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Chickasaw National Recreation Area 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Launches

Rhonda Kay — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:11:38 +0000

Chickasaw National Recreation Area Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

On Thursday, February 9, 2012 the United States Mint began selling the 2011-P Chickasaw National Recreation Area Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin for $204.95.

The Chickasaw silver uncirculated coin commemorates the national recreation area centrally located in the state of Oklahoma. In total, there will be 56 national sites honored in the America the Beautiful coin series. The first coins were dated 2010 and the final one will be dated 2021. The sites have already been selected in every state, U.S. territory and the District of Columbia. [...]
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First Canadian 2012 Collector Coins Revealed by Mint

Royal Canadian Mint — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:10:09 +0000

The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to introduce exciting new gold, silver and base metal keepsakes inspired by Canada’s historical, cultural and artistic heritage by launching its first collector coins of 2012.

A sampling of the new collector coins and products from the Royal Canadian Mint

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Vicksburg National Military Park 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Launches

Rhonda Kay — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:45:26 +0000

Vicksburg National Military Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

The first 5-ounce coin to be released by the United States Mint in 2012 is the 2011-P Vicksburg National Military Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin. It went on sale Thursday, January 12, 2012, at noon Eastern Time for $204.95.

As the fourth 2011-dated uncirculated coin and the ninth overall in the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ series, the Vicksburg coin was delayed as the Mint only started releasing the 2010 and 2011-dated collector coins last year as production hurdles had to be overcome in producing the massive five ounce, 3.0 diameter pieces. [...]
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Chinese Outlaws of the Marsh Commemorative Coins Released in Third Series

Darrin Lee Unser — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:00:42 +0000

The People’s Bank of China has released another series of gold and silver commemorative coins dedicated to the classical Chinese novel known as the Outlaws of the Marsh. The coins feature reverse designs colorized to showcase the famous outlaws and some of the deeds they committed.

Chinese Outlaws of the Marsh Gold Commemorative Coins - Guan Sheng Hu Yanzhuo Rectangular Gold Coin, Mastermind Wu Round Gold Coin and Qiju Zhong Yi Tong Round Gold Coin

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2011 Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins and Medals Available

Rhonda Kay — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:47:55 +0000

The United States Mint made the 2011 Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins available on Thursday, December 1, at noon Eastern Time. The 24-karat gold collector coins are the fourth issue of this year and the twenty first in the series.

The United States Mint on December 1, release the Proof and Uncirculated 2011 Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins - Click Image to Enlarge

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Olympic National Park 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Launches

Rhonda Kay — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:11:35 +0000

Fans of very large coins received another opportunity to add to their collections. The 2011-P Olympic National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin launched at noon Eastern Time, Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from the United States Mint.

The Olympic National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, shown above, was released by the United States Mint for $229.95.

With a price of $229.95, the three-inch diameter Olympic silver coin is estimated to rack up approximately over $2 million in sales during its first few days of availability. [...]
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Panda Coins Commemorate Xiamen Special Economic Zone 30th Anniversary

Darrin Lee Unser — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:05:48 +0000

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has released two new commemorative Panda coins to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Xiamen Special Economic Zone. These two new Panda coins are struck from 99.9% pure gold or silver and were authorized for release beginning on November 21, 2011.

Xiamen Special Economic Zone 30th Anniversary Gold and Silver Panda Coins

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Garfield Presidential Dollar Launch Ceremony and Coin Exchange on Nov. 17

Rhonda Kay — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:35:49 +0000

The United States Mint scheduled a launch ceremony and coin exchange for the James A. Garfield Presidential $1 Coin on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

The United States Mint will hold a launch ceremony and coin exchange for the James A. Garfield Presidential dollar on November 18, 2011.

Open to the public, the events will take place at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site located at 8095 Mentor Ave in Mentor, Ohio, which is about 30 minutes east of Cleveland. The ceremony will start at 10 AM Eastern Time with the coin exchange immediately following. [...]
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter Available in Bags and Rolls

Rhonda Kay — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:53:05 +0000

At 12 noon Eastern Time today, November 14, 2011, the United States Mint began selling bags and rolls containing the 2011 Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter. These products include coins that have been produced for general circulation, but have not circulated.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter Bags and Rolls

The Chickasaw quarter honors the national site in the state of Oklahoma, and is the fifth release this year and the tenth in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program that began in 2010. In all, 56 national park/site quarters will be produced through 2021. [...]
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American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set Available

Rhonda Kay — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:59:38 +0000

The American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set is now available from the United States Mint for $299.95, plus the standard shipping and handling fee of $4.95. The anniversary set, as expected, went on sale at Noon Eastern Time on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

The U.S. Mint American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set went on sale for $299.95 on October 27

This special release celebrates 25 years of the American Silver Eagle coin (read about this year’s coins). The United States Mint has been striking the one ounce .999 fine silver coins every year since 1986 in the bullion version and all but one year, 2009, in the numismatic proof version. The collector uncirculated strike has only been around a few times in the last five years. [...]
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