April 2010

American Numismatic Association members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the 2010 ANA World’s Fair of Money, August 10-14 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Numismatic Theatre consists of 30-40 minute presentations on a wide range of topics, and is a great [...]

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There Hugo Again… Good Morning, "Not so fast," said certain German officials over the weekend, as Greece awaited what was thought to be a sure thing; its rescue package full of euro bills. In fact, Berlin appears to actually be opposed to sending such a package (containing almost 8.5 billion from Germany) over to Athens [...]

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Ottawa, Ontario – In response to recent Toronto-area media reports and inquiries by the public and local businesses, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued the following statement: Since 1996, Canadian [toonie] two-dollar circulation coins have been produced with two different images of the Queen:

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Gold and silver gained in New York on Friday, spurred by a falling dollar which ended a six day rally against the euro. Gold typically moves opposite of the greenback and in the same direction as crude oil, which jumped above $85 a barrel as the trading week ended. U.S. stocks rallied, lifted by an [...]

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The American Numismatic Association (http://www.money.org) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (http://www.PCGS.com) are jointly offering tuition, meals, lodging and airfare for three lucky PCGS Set RegistrySM members to attend a week-long session of the popular ANA Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado this year. But you have to act quickly; the deadline to enter the [...]

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Good Morning, The operative word in the markets this morning was ‘resolution." After much guessing and second-guessing about what has been said and done thus far about Greece, the issue appears headed for (some kind of) a resolution this morning. Greece will formally ask the EU for a rescue package. Not coincidentally, the ‘give’ on [...]

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Britannia once again majestically adorns a new collection of gold and silver coins released by the British Royal Mint within its 2010 Britannia Silver and Gold Collections.

2010 UK Britannia Gold and Silver Coin

These coins come in four different sizes including one ounce, one half ounce, one quarter ounce and one tenth ounce — with all of them featuring a new design of Britannia on the reverse as envisioned by artist Suzie Zamit.

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The American Numismatic Society is pleased to announced the limited edition of the ANS Medal honoring Numismatist Q. David Bowers.   The medal will be minted in both silver and bronze and will be available only by subscription until October 31, 2010. In 2006 the ANS honored Q. David Bowers for his contributions to numismatic [...]

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Demand trended mostly lower for U.S. Mint numismatic products, according to the latest sales stats. There are a few highlights to mention, however, including the debuting sales figures for the 2010 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Sets. The bullion American Silver Eagles also passed and are nearing another milestone. First, to the uncirculated Presidential sets which [...]

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Who You Gonna Call? Mythbusters! Good Morning, Gold prices retreated slightly overnight as Greek debt concerns continued to batter the euro and lift the US dollar. News that Greece’s current year deficit has touched 13.6% of its GDP pushed the common currency to the 1.335 level as the metals markets opened for action on Thursday. [...]

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