The United States Mint’s most recent sales figures for bullion American Silver Eagles paints an interesting picture for the series. They show easing demand in August while still taking a giant step closer to making 2010 the best year ever for the .999 fine silver coins.
The U.S. Mint registered 2,451,000 orders in August. The amount, while impressive when compared to a typical month in nearly any year, was nonetheless the second lowest monthly number so far this year. [Click to read numismatic article…]
Falling to levels not seen in two years, bullion 2010 American Gold Eagles apparently lost some favor with precious metal investors last month.
August sales are listed at a modest 41,500 ounces, according to the most recent sales figures from the United States Mint. This is the total weight sold to the U.S. Mint’s network of authorized purchasers for all bullion Gold Eagles, including the one ounce strike as well as the three fractional 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce and 1/10 ounce sizes. In comparison, the month before (July 2010) saw a total of 152,000 ounces purchased. [Click to read numismatic article…]
The single finest 1891-CC $10 gold coin, graded MS65 by NGC, is an important highlight of Heritage Auctions’ upcoming September Long Beach Auction, Sept. 23-25.
Heritage will present this Mint State 1891-CC Gold Eagle rarity from the Old West. It is expected to bring $60,000+ in the September Long Beach Auction held September 23-25.
It is the most important coin in The Dr. Mani and Kay Ehteshami Collection. [Click to read numismatic article…]
CoinNews.net speculated earlier this year about the production chances for 2010 Proof American Gold Eagles. Throw past speculation out the window.
The United States Mint is already producing and will sell four different sized proof Gold Eagles later this year, U.S. Mint spokesman Michael White confirmed Tuesday, September 7.
However, 2010 Proof American Silver Eagles are still in question. [Click to read numismatic article…]
The worldwide launch of the bullion 2011 Kangaroo Gold Coins will begin on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, The Perth Mint of Australia has announced.
The above (left) 1 kilo 2011 Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin continues to bear the traditional kangaroo design while the smaller 2011-dated coins, like the 1 ounce version shown above (right), feature the new design which depicts a kangaroo surrounded by the sun’s rays.
The 99.99 percent pure gold coin series is one of the most popular offerings from the Mint, featuring varying sizes, limited mintages and annual changing designs. [Click to read numismatic article…]
Further details for the ceremonial release of the 2010 Grand Canyon National Park Quarter were published this week by the United States Mint.
The U.S. Mint in late June provided ceremony dates for all of the remaining 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters™, but the new information provides specific details for those planning on attending the latest quarter release. [Click to read numismatic article…]
"The Nazi Scourge: Postal Evidence of the Holocaust and the Devastation of Europe," an award-winning exhibit of over 300 World War II era documents related to the Nazis attempted extermination of Jews and others, will be publicly displayed for the first time in Massachusetts.
Examples of counterfeit 5, 10, 20 and 50 pound denomination Bank of England paper money, created by slave laborers at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during the Nazis' 'Operation Bernhard' project to undermine England's economy, are in the collection of World War II era Holocaust-related items being preserved by the Florence and Laurence Spungen Family Foundation Holocaust Collection. The infamous fake bank notes scheme was the subject of the award-winning 2007 motion picture, 'The Counterfeiters'.
The exhibit includes examples of counterfeit Bank of England paper money printed by slave laborers during "Operation Bernhard," the Nazis failed plot to undermine England’s economy and the subject of the 2007 Oscar-winning motion picture, "The Counterfeiters." [Click to read numismatic article…]
Rider pride was in full swing as the Royal Canadian Mint launched a new commemorative one-dollar circulation coin honouring the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 100th birthday.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Centennial $1 Coin
The Mint delighted Roughrider fans by officially unveiling this circulation coin in the company of Saskatchewan Roughriders and federal government officials gathered at a public event held in Regina’s Northgate Mall. [Click to read numismatic article…]
Heritage Auctions has announced that Arthur Blumenthal has been appointed Senior Numismatist by the company, working out of Heritage’s recently opened New York offices at 445 Park Avenue (at 57th Street).
"Arthur brings a tremendous amount of experience to his position with Heritage," said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage. "His expertise encompasses the numismatic, currency and gold markets as well as the New York market, easily one of the most important in the entire business."
Blumenthal, a New York native, graduated from C.W. Post College with a B.A. in History Education, teaching school for a few years before going to work in the coin department at Gimbels in New York. [Click to read numismatic article…]
Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will provide on-site authentication and grading services and showcase the first West Coast public display of the acclaimed, award-winning ESM Collection of early proof copper coins during the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 23 – 25, 2010.
This 1843 Half Cent, graded PCGS PR64 Cameo, is one of the highlights of the award-winning ESM Collection of proof copper coins that will be exhibited by PCGS for the first time on the West Coast during the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 23 - 25, 2010. (Photo by PCGS.)
PCGS will accept Show Service submissions starting with dealer set-up on Wednesday, September 22 through 5 p.m. Friday, September 24. All other submission levels, excluding bulk, will be accepted through mid-afternoon on Saturday, September 25. [Click to read numismatic article…]
