The November 11, 2009 episode of Coin Chat Radio starts off with Bob Van Ryzin’s ‘What’s In the News’ discussing the US Commemorative Coin Act which includes a provision to strike up to 350,000 Girl Scout Silver Dollar Coins in 2013.
Also included in the new law (111-86) is an option for the Secretary of the Treasury to continue issuing numismatic items containing the 2009 Cents until June 30, 2010. Without the amendment, all sales would have had to end on December 31, 2009.
Publisher Scott Tappa is interviewed by Online Editor Lisa Bellavin about the new Warman’s coin folders available for purchase at ShopNumisMaster.com. Currently there are 14 different types that range in price from $4.99 to $7.99, covering the most popular coins that are still in circulation today. Read the rest of this entry »
‘What’s In the News’ with Bob Van Ryzin starts off this week’s episode of Coin Chat Radio with information on the upcoming Lincoln Presidency Cent release from the US Mint. Details about the ceremony, to be held in Washington D.C. on the U.S. Capitol grounds, are given along with the locations of the two additional penny exchanges being offered by the Mint.
Coin design is up next on the program. Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper interviews the newest member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), Michael A. Olson. Olson is a bank president from Pella, Iowa and an active coin collector.
"I started collecting coins back in Waterloo, Iowa as a small boy with the Waterloo Coin Club," replied Olson when he was asked how long he has been a coin collector. "I remember saving my allowance every week. I believe those meetings were once a month and my dad would take me down to the meeting and whatever money I had I spent on coins."
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Host Bob Van Ryzin discusses the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set during his segment of ‘What’s In the News’ for the October 29th episode of Coin Chat Radio.
Ryzin talks about the issues the US Mint had with their ordering systems during initial hours of the Lincoln Chronicles release and an apology that the Mint issued over the matter. According to Ryzin, the Mint is searching for a new Chief Information Officer to oversee an upgrade to their online systems.
Doug Davis, Founder and President of the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), is interviewed by Editorial Director Debbie Bradley on the ‘Industry Insider’ segment. The recent theft of coin dealer Julian Leidman’s collection from his car after the Coinfest show in Connecticut has the two discussing ways to prevent such things from happening to other coin dealers and collectors. Read the rest of this entry »
The October 22nd episode of Coin Chat Radio starts off with a short edition of "What’s In the News" with Bob Van Ryzin.
The topic discussed this week was the release ceremony for the US Virgin Islands Quarter that occurred on October 9th in St. Thomas. The event was hosted by Deputy US Mint Director Andrew D. Brunhart. The quarter was actually released into circulation on September 28.
American Numismatic Association Executive Director Larry Shepherd takes a few moments to talk with Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper about the future direction ANA will take towards its shows. Shepherd previously addressed the ANA board in regards to the reforms the organization should undertake. Read the rest of this entry »
The Lincoln Coin & Chronicles Set from the US Mint is discussed first on "What’s In The News", a segment of this week’s Coin Chat Radio. The host, Bob Van Ryzin, informs listeners of the make-up of the set, as well as its limited mintage. In a CoinNews follow-up, the set sold out Friday and collectors must now go on a waiting list.
The National Money Show in Forth Worth is the next topic, with a day being added to the event bringing the total to four. It will run from March 25-28, 2010 and is sponsored by the American Numismatic Association.
Nick Brown of Majestic Rarities recently purchased an error gold 1906 Indian cent for $276,000 at the Stack’s Americana Auction in Philadelphia and Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper spends a few minutes with the buyer trying to figure out why. Read the rest of this entry »
The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage is added to the Stella Coin News Site. Access is free at www.stellacoinnews.com!
Virginia Beach, VA — Stella Coin News (SCN) is very pleased to announce their latest online reference book, The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage, written in 1999 by John and David Feigenbaum.
A fine reference for collectors of Barber coins with historical background information on the Barber series is now available to all collectors free of charge for their personal use.
A date and mintmark analyzes includes population reports and estimated values for grades AU55 and higher for Barber dimes, quarters and halves, as well as Proof coins. We encourage SCN users to add comments and updated information. Read the rest of this entry »
Those interested in coin collecting will soon have another valuable tool available in their arsenal for building a great collection. Shipping on October 13th from Whitman Publishing is The Guide Book of United States Coins - Professional Edition.
Many will immediately say to themselves, but I already have the guide, commonly known as the Red Book. Almost everyone in the industry, from young coin collectors to seasoned dealers, has been using the Red Book for years (it is currently in its 63rd edition).
It has become a necessary reference that is used to not only identify a coin with its thousands of colored pictures, but to also give an idea as to what the value might be based on its condition and rarity.
The Professional Edition of the Red Book, however, takes this Read the rest of this entry »
No proof one ounce gold or silver American Eagle coins will be struck this year by the US Mint, Bob Van Ryzin relays during his "What’s In the News" segment on this week’s Coin Chat Radio.
He also informs us of several other American Eagle products that will not be available. But the Mint is planning on producing gold Buffalo coins as well as the proof one ounce American Eagle platinum coins this year.
The recent record high on gold prices is the next topic of conversation when Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper talks with Pat Heller from Liberty Coin Service. Heller’s explanation of the spike includes two reasons that can best be described as rumors at this point: Read the rest of this entry »
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts as well as the Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee have both made their recommendations concerning their favorite designs for the five 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters due out next year from the US Mint, according to Bob Van Ryzin on this week’s Coin Chat Radio during his segment of "What’s In The News."
The five sites being honored next year: Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Yosemite National Park in California, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon. Both review boards had several designs to choose from for each location and also made recommendations as to design improvements that should be considered. The Treasury Secretary will make the final call on what designs will be used.
Next on the program, President and CEO of American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX) of Edmond, OK Scott Thomas takes a few minutes to talk with Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper about the bullion market and using American Eagles as investment tools in an Individual Retirement Account. Read the rest of this entry »
The United States Congress is considering new commemorative silver dollars to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Bob Van Ryzin reveals during his "What’s In the News" segment on this week’s Coin Chat Radio.
A suggested mintage of up to 2 million coins could be struck with a $10 surcharge added to the price of each that would be forwarded to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Also under consideration is a $5 gold piece and silver dollar for 2012 that would celebrate the 190th anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key.
Professional Numismatists Guild President Paul Montgomery spends a few moments with Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper discussing a new agreement to have a PNG Day at the Money Show of the Southwest in Houston coming up on December 2, 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
