US Mint technical difficulties, Summer Numismatic Slump, Southeast Asia Currency, New Zealand Mint releases highlight the July 2nd Episode of Coin Chat Radio.

Bob Van Ryzin’s "What’s In the News" segment relays technical difficulties the US Mint experienced on June 24th, possibly from adding the 2009 Lincoln cents in Mint subscriptions. Collectors can order the final two pennies right now. Like a magazine subscription, the coins are delivered when released.

Online Editor Lisa Bellavin sits down with Numismatics publisher Scott Tappa to discuss a few topics including the summer numismatic slump that the industry seems to experience every year. Tappa feels the coin market is soft overall, but is encouraged by several things. Notably, he has heard from several people about the great attendance at smaller shows around the midwest. Read the rest of this entry »