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Last updated on Fri, 16 May 2008 at 8:02:11 pm

Canadian dollar nearly flat ahead of long weekend - The Gazette (Montreal)

Google News - Royal Canadian Mint Fri, 16 May 2008

The Gazette (Montreal)

Canadian dollar nearly flat ahead of long weekend
The Gazette (Montreal), Canada - 1 hour ago
Newly pressed Canadian one dollar coins, also know as loonies, at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg on November 14, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Greenslade The ...

Friday, May 16th 2008 - Virgin Islands Daily News

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Friday, May 16th 2008
Virgin Islands Daily News, U.S. Virgin Islands - 2 hours ago
"The coin represents the United States as well." Comissiong sent the ideas to the US Mint. Because of the strict requirements for a design on the back of a ...

ANA Receives Ben E. Keith Stock - NumisMaster.com

Google News - Numismatic Fri, 16 May 2008

ANA Receives Ben E. Keith Stock
NumisMaster.com, WI - 4 hours ago
By Numismatic News A bequest of $2658308 in Ben E. Keith stock was received by the American Numismatic Association in late April reports executive director ...
Dealer Helps Recover Stolen Coins NumisMaster.com
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New coin to add to collections - 9NEWS.com

Google News - United States Mint Fri, 16 May 2008

New coin to add to collections
9NEWS.com, CO - 4 hours ago
A ceremonial striking of the quarter was held at the United States Mint at Denver on Friday. Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and Arizona Quarter ...

We have the loonie, the US gets 'Sacagawea dollar' - Windsor Star

Google News - United States Mint Fri, 16 May 2008

We have the loonie, the US gets 'Sacagawea dollar'
Windsor Star,  Canada - 4 hours ago
"Basically, these coins are there to co-exist with the dollar notes," said Greg Hernandez, a spokesman for the United States Mint. ...

Belvedere Aims To Produce 10,000 Tonnes Of Nickel Per Year, With Upside In Gold As An Additional Kicker

Moreover Metals industry news Metals Fri, 16 May 2008
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Company seeks coins, collectibles in Dixon until Friday - Sauk Valley Newspapers

Google News - Coins and Treasure Fri, 16 May 2008

Company seeks coins, collectibles in Dixon until Friday
Sauk Valley Newspapers, IL - 5 hours ago
Instead of spending it, though, she stashed away the coins. When the for-profit Treasure Hunters Roadshow came to the Quality Inn Wednesday, Wohrley, ...

Royal Canadian Mint linked to Canadian Victoria Cross - Canada NewsWire (press release)

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Royal Canadian Mint linked to Canadian Victoria Cross
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - 7 hours ago
OTTAWA, May 16 /CNW Telbec/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to have participated in the production of Canada's very own Victoria Cross, fashioned of ...

Canadian Victoria Cross Unveiled - Market Wire (press release)

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Canadian Victoria Cross Unveiled
Market Wire (press release) - 7 hours ago
... the Department of National Defence, Natural Resources Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Department of Canadian Heritage and ...
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean Speech on the ... Government of Canada Newsroom (press release)
GOVERNOR GENERAL AND PRIME MINISTER UNVEIL CANADA’S VICTORIA CROSS Canada's New Government (press release)
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John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Dollar Coins Launched into Circulation by United States Mint

CoinNews.net Fri, 16 May 2008

John Quincy Adam portrait and coinsThe United States Mint launched John Quincy Adam $1 coins into circulation yesterday, May 15. The dollar coin marks the sixth released since the Presidential $1 Coin Program began in 2007, and the second for this year.

United States Mint Acting Deputy Director Dan Shaver commented,

 

"$1 coins are great for use in everyday transactions, and the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin is also an educational tool,” said United States Mint Acting Deputy Director Dan Shaver. “As Americans use the coin in commerce, we hope it prompts them to learn about this President’s contributions to our great Nation.”

 

John Quincy Adam’s life was one of distinction and commitment to public service.

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Large cents can become lifetime pursuit - Numismatic News

Google News - United States Mint Fri, 16 May 2008

Numismatic News

Large cents can become lifetime pursuit
Numismatic News - 8 hours ago
He used a flowing hair obverse and chain reverse, making the 1793 cent with a chain reverse the first coin produced at the official new United States Mint. ...

Shipwreck of Horace Holden - Statesman Journal

Google News - Shipwreck Fri, 16 May 2008

Shipwreck of Horace Holden
Statesman Journal, OR - 12 hours ago
From "A Narrative of the Shipwreck, Captivity and Sufferings of Horace Holden and Benj. H. Nute; Who Were Cast Away in the American Ship Mentor, ...

Gold coins from Charlotte mint found in shipwreck

News4Sites B Bullion Markets Fri, 16 May 2008
Charlotte.com - Fri May 16, 11:03 am GMT

Shipwreck Yields Gold - NumisMaster.com

Google News - Numismatic Fri, 16 May 2008

NumisMaster.com

Shipwreck Yields Gold
NumisMaster.com, WI - 16 hours ago
By Numismatic News An 1846 shipwreck 60 miles off the coast of Louisiana has yielded $1 million in sunken treasure comprised of US gold coins from Southern ...

Unearthed rings offer glimpse of fashions in medieval Wales - ic Wales

Google News - Coins and Treasure Fri, 16 May 2008

Unearthed rings offer glimpse of fashions in medieval Wales
ic Wales, United Kingdom - 17 hours ago
He said the coins – worth four old pence – appeared to have been fashioned into a brooch by removing their centres and attaching a pin onto the face of one ...

Pope John Paul II Birthday

United States Mint Product Information Updates Fri, 16 May 2008
Pope John Paul II was born this day in 1920.  The United States Mint honors this great man on a beautiful bronze medal.           

John Quincy Adams Bags and Rolls

United States Mint Product Information Updates Fri, 16 May 2008
The John Quincy Adams Bags and Rolls are now available!  Buy these Presidential $1 Coins today!

Historic Shipwreck Threatened - LiveScience.com

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LiveScience.com

Historic Shipwreck Threatened
LiveScience.com, NY - May 15, 2008
Sea life, however, is abundant within the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, which contains the shipwreck. The ship-turned-artificial-reef supports a ...

Historic Shipwreck Still Faces Threats - RedOrbit

Google News - Shipwreck Thu, 15 May 2008

Historic Shipwreck Still Faces Threats
RedOrbit, TX - May 15, 2008
The natural resources of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary off the North Carolina coast are in good condition overall, but the wreck of the Civil War ...

Thoughts on the Nation's First Cents - NumisMaster.com

Google News - United States Mint Thu, 15 May 2008

Thoughts on the Nation's First Cents
NumisMaster.com, WI - May 15, 2008
On March 1, 1793, the chief coiner turned over to the treasurer the first "regular return of coins," according to Sylvester S. Crosby in The United States ...

Hobbyist joins race for Senate - Numismatic News

Google News - Numismatist Thu, 15 May 2008

Numismatic News

Hobbyist joins race for Senate
Numismatic News - May 15, 2008
Numismatics is not the issue, but a numismatist believes he is the man for the job of being the next US senator from Louisiana. On May 12 dealer Paul Hollis ...

Rare US Coins Found at Shipwreck Site - Technocrat.net

Google News - Shipwreck Thu, 15 May 2008

Rare US Coins Found at Shipwreck Site
Technocrat.net, MA - May 14, 2008
Sport divers working old wrecks in the US Gulf of Mexico in relatively shallow water found an old coastal paddle wheeler that sank in the 1800s carrying a ...

Coin Dealers Examining Gold From Sunken Steamship Off Louisiana Coast

CoinNews.net Thu, 15 May 2008

A steamship that sank off the Louisiana coast during an 1846 storm has produced a trove of rare gold coins, including some produced at two largely forgotten U.S. Mints in the South, coin experts say.

Last year, four Louisiana residents salvaged hundreds of gold coins and thousands of silver coins from the wreckage of the SS New York in about 60 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico, said David Bowers, co-chairman of New York-based Stack’s Rare Coins.

“Some of these are in uncirculated or mint condition,” Bowers said, predicting the best could bring $50,000 to $100,000 apiece at auction.

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ICTA Helps Thwart Proposal for CFTC Regulation of Coin Dealers

CoinNews.net Thu, 15 May 2008

Last Minute Amendment Could Have Shut Down Precious Metals Coin Dealers

ICTA recently helped defeat an 11th hour proposal that would have put precious metals dealers under the jurisdiction of the CFTC which may also have led to federal licensing and further regulation of the industry.

In late April, during Senate consideration of the 2008 farm bill (HR 2419), a section was added to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and amend the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

The House Agriculture Committee marked up similar legislation, so the two CFTC bills were both being considered by the joint Senate/House Conference Committee that would recommend the final bill.

A last minute amendment was introduced at the Conference Committee by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) that would have expanded the CFTC’s jurisdiction beyond the futures markets to include the cash markets.

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Japan to Issue Hokkaido Commemorative Coin by G-8 Summit

CoinNews.net Thu, 15 May 2008

Japan will issue a new colorized Hokkaido commemorative silver coin featuring Japanese red-crowned cranes, a symbol of Hokkaido, flying above Hokkaido’s Lake Toya.

Japan Commemorative Hokkaido Coins

Japan’s Finance Minister, Fukushiro Nukaga, made the announcement Tuesday in a press conference after a cabinet meeting. Mr. Nukaga said a 1,000-yen Hokkaido commemorative coin would be issued this July in time for the Group of Eight summit, which will be held in Hokkaido.

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Traders melt coins for steel

News4Sites India India Money Markets Thu, 15 May 2008
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Universal Coin & Bullion to Attend the Celebration of American ... - PR-USA.net (press release)

Google News - Numismatic Thu, 15 May 2008

Universal Coin & Bullion to Attend the Celebration of American ...
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria - May 14, 2008
Universal Coin offers advice and Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) Award-Winning information to clients nationwide and offers every client a 100% Customer ...

United States Mint Honors John Quincy Adams with Sixth Presidential $1 Coin

United States Mint Press Releases/Public Statements Thu, 15 May 2008
Mint Seal

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint paid tribute to the Nation's sixth President by releasing the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin into general circulation on May 15, 2008.  John Quincy Adams had a long and distinguished public service career.  After his Presidency, Adams served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years. 


Media Advisory: Governor General to Unveil the Canadian Victoria Cross - Market Wire (press release)

Google News - Royal Canadian Mint Wed, 14 May 2008

Media Advisory: Governor General to Unveil the Canadian Victoria Cross
Market Wire (press release) - May 14, 2008
... the Department of National Defence, Natural Resources Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint, Veterans Affairs Canada, the Department of Canadian Heritage and ...

Spain claims millions in sunken treasure - The Age

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Spain claims millions in sunken treasure
The Age, Australia - May 14, 2008
Naval and coin experts said they had proof the treasure, now held in a warehouse somewhere in Tampa, had come from the Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes. Coins ...

Didn't know of rule breach, Flaherty says - Toronto Star

Google News - Royal Canadian Mint Wed, 14 May 2008

Leader Post

Didn't know of rule breach, Flaherty says
Toronto Star,  Canada - May 14, 2008
... donated $63000 to Flaherty over two leadership campaigns, was appointed to the Royal Canadian Mint because of his personal and political connections. ...
Flaherty grilled over untendered contracts Canada.com
Flaherty slammed for contracts The Province
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Coin dealers examining gold find off La. coast - The Associated Press

Google News - United States Mint Wed, 14 May 2008

Coin dealers examining gold find off La. coast
The Associated Press - May 14, 2008
Tens of millions of gold coins were minted in the United States before the federal government confiscated those held by individuals, banks and the US ...

US struggles to make cents from metals surge - Khaleej Times

Google News - United States Mint Wed, 14 May 2008

US struggles to make cents from metals surge
Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - May 14, 2008
WASHINGTON - With metal prices riding a commodity boom, the United States is eyeing some penny-pinching solutions to a coin problem that adds up to as much ...

First Fidelity Reserve launches its corporate information Web site - PR Web (press release)

Google News - Numismatic Wed, 14 May 2008

First Fidelity Reserve launches its corporate information Web site
PR Web (press release), WA - May 14, 2008
First Fidelity Reserve hopes to differentiate its site with better functionality and a higher level of interactivity with its numismatic information, ...

National Stroke Association to Join U.S. Mint in Celebrating John Quincy Adams $1 Coins

CoinNews.net Wed, 14 May 2008

John Quincy Adams $1 dollar coins and bagsThe National Stroke Association has announced it will join the U.S. Mint in celebrating the launch of the new John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 coin on Thursday, May 15.

One of the great values in coin series with ongoing themes and multi-year designs, like the Presidential $1 coins, is the educational value they can provide.

The release of the John Quincy Adams coin this month honors his life, and just as importantly, is a learning opportunity. Like now. What many people may not know is that John Quincy Adams suffered a stroke on the floor of the House of Representatives in 1848. He died from that stroke two days later.

How many people knew or remembered that from their day’s in high school? Likely, few. But now more can.

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United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Historical Signature Set - John Adams

United States Mint Product Information Updates Wed, 14 May 2008
The John Adams Presidential $1 Coin Historical Signature Set is now available!

Wilson Dollars on the Market - NumisMaster.com

Google News - Numismatic Tue, 13 May 2008

NumisMaster.com

Wilson Dollars on the Market
NumisMaster.com, WI - May 13, 2008
Today these medals are known as " Wilson Dollars" and are typically sought by collectors of Philippines coinage as nice additions to their numismatic ...

Collectors Universe Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

CoinNews.net Tue, 13 May 2008

Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLCT), recently announced their third fiscal quarter financial results for 2008. In year to date comparisons, their revenue totals increased by 6% over the same period of the prior year — $31.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $29.8 million.

At March 31, 2008, the Collectors Universe had working capital of $32.7 million and no long-term debt.

Collectors Universe reported net revenues of $10.9 million for the quarter and a loss from continuing operations of $966,000, or $0.11 per diluted share compared to net revenues of $11.1 million and a loss from continuing operations of $68,000 or $0.01 per diluted share for third fiscal quarter in 2007.

While there are many numbers to digest within the financial results, an interesting aspect was the Company reporting of lower coin trade show revenues of approximately $950,000.

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Austrian Mint Nine-Sided Silver Coin Celebrates 100th Birthday of Herbert von Karajan

CoinNews.net Tue, 13 May 2008

The Austrian Mint celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert von Karajan, a 20th century musical giant, with a new nine-sided silver commemorative coin minted in Special Uncirculated and Circulation quality.

Austrian Mint Nine-Sided Silver Coin of Herbert von Karajan

This year Herbert von Karajan would have celebrated his 100th birthday. He was born on 5th April, 1908, in the city of Salzburg. To commemorate this great Austrian conductor the Austrian Mint in Vienna is issuing a 5 Euro silver coin on 7th May, 2008.

 

On the occasion of his death in 1989 the New York Times characterised Karajan as “probably the world’s best-known conductor and one of the most powerful figures in classical music.”

 

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Current and 2007 Costs to Mint Pennies and Nickels

CoinNews.net Tue, 13 May 2008

Stack of U.S. coinsOne of the pleasant side affects of the Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008, which would change the metallic composition of pennies and nickels to steel, is the revelation of current and past costs in minting coins.

Figures of coin production expenses are interesting in themselves, but charting their trends is another reminder of the volatility of metals within coins, like that of copper, zinc and nickel.

The cost of minting each penny and nickel today are:

  • Penny at 1.26 cents
  • Nickel at 7.7 cents

As a side note, the U.S. Mint also provided recent costs to mint the dime, which is 4 cents, the quarter at 10 cents and $1 coins at 16 cents each.

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Joe Louis' Birthday

United States Mint Product Information Updates Tue, 13 May 2008
Boxer Joe Louis was born this day in 1914.  The United States Mint honors this great man with a beautiful bronze medal.

Mint: Make History With Strike Ceremony - NumisMaster.com

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NumisMaster.com

Mint: Make History With Strike Ceremony
NumisMaster.com, WI - May 12, 2008
By David C. Harper, Numismatic News Time to plan a first strike ceremony for the just approved 2009 ultra-high-relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle. ...

New Mexico First Day Coin Covers on Sale

CoinNews.net Mon, 12 May 2008

2008 New Mexico Official First Day Covers

The United States Mint 2008 New Mexico Official First Day Covers went on sale Thursday, May 8. The coin cover is 47th in the series released.

The limited edition covers include two New Mexico state quarters that were minted on the first day of production.

Each quarter has the state’s "Zia sun symbol” design with one manufactured from the Mint’s facility in Denver while the other from Philadelphia. The respective mint marks of "D" and "P" are on each.

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$2 Dallas Notes for Collectors on Sale at BEP

CoinNews.net Mon, 12 May 2008

2008 Chicago First Day $2 Single Notes

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has announced that the new 2008 Dallas $2 Single Notes are available today, May 12, 2008.

The Dallas banknotes are the fifth $2 collector bill released in 2008. The Atlanta $2 single notes were first off printing presses in January followed by the New York $2 notes in February, the San Francisco $2 notes in March and the Chicago $2 notes in April.

Interested collectors should purchase early since previous $2 notes sold out almost within hours of their availability.

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Govt takes over ancient shipwreck - Namibian

Google News - Shipwreck Mon, 12 May 2008

Govt takes over ancient shipwreck
Namibian, Namibia - May 12, 2008
"The Ministers have returned from their visit in Oranjemund with an order that nothing further should be said by anyone on the shipwreck until further ...

Texas' early currency offers look at young republic's shaky ... - Dallas Morning News

Google News - Numismatic Sun, 11 May 2008

Texas' early currency offers look at young republic's shaky ...
Dallas Morning News, TX - May 11, 2008
A massive new collection of 19th-century Texas money helps trace the republic's shifting fortunes, said James Bevill, president of the Texas Numismatic ...

The ANA School of Numismatics Offers Course, ‘Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins’

CoinNews.net Sun, 11 May 2008

The American Numismatic Association’s School of Numismatics offers the opportunity to improve coin grading skills with their ‘Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins’ course by instructor Lane J. Brunner, Ph.D.

ANAThe American Numismatic Association’s School of Numismatics will offer its Fundamentals of Grading United States Coins, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8-9 during Coinfest in Stamford, Conn.

Students will learn and understand how U.S. coins should be graded according to the latest ANA and market standards during this highly enriched two-day seminar. Participants will gain confidence in evaluating surface marks, strike, luster and eye appeal through interactive discussions, group activities and individual study of hundreds of coins from the ANA grading set.

 

"A well-rounded education is the foundation of any successful collector," said ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd. "Courses like Fundamentals of Grading United States Coins can teach hobbyists skills and information that will save them thousands on the bourse floor."

 

Summer Seminar instructor Lane J. Brunner, Ph.D., will teach the course.

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OP-ed column: Movement to get rid of the ‘nuisance’ penny makes no ... - Schenectady Gazette

Google News - Numismatist Sun, 11 May 2008

OP-ed column: Movement to get rid of the ‘nuisance’ penny makes no ...
Schenectady Gazette, NY - May 11, 2008
Edwin D. Reilly Jr., a sporadic numismatist and philatelist, lives in Niskayuna and is a regular contributor to the Sunday Opinion section.

Teletrade To Auction Special Collection of PCGS “Green Holder” Coins on Sunday, June 1, 2008

CoinNews.net Sat, 10 May 2008

IRVINE, Calif. – Teletrade, America’s largest fully automated Internet auction company for certified coins and currency, will auction “The Green Holder Collection” on Sunday, June 1, 2008, in online Auction #2536. The auction will be live at www.teletrade.com from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. eastern time and will include more than 1,500 certified coin lots.

PCGS Green Holder Coins

The complete catalog will be viewable on the Teletrade website beginning Friday, May 23. Highlights from “The Green Holder Collection” will be on display at the Long Beach Expo May 29-31 at table 427.

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Spain lays claim to £250m of treasure on shipwreck - Scotsman

Google News - Shipwreck Fri, 9 May 2008

PRESS TV

Spain lays claim to £250m of treasure on shipwreck
Scotsman, United Kingdom - May 9, 2008
By Harold Heckle SPAIN yesterday launched its formal claim to a shipwreck that yielded treasure worth £250 million, saying it had proof the vessel was ...
Spain claims shipwreck treasure BBC News
Odyssey Marine Exploration Responds To Recent Media Reports ... WELT ONLINE
Spain seeks shipwreck spoils United Press International
RTT News - The Associated Press
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GEARYS.com Beverly Hills Jewelry and Gift Store Announces the Launch of Its Newly Redesigned Website

PRWeb Home and Family: Wedding / Bridal Fri, 9 May 2008

A fixture in Beverly Hills for over 75 years, GEARYS reaffirms its place as the preeminent retailer of luxury dinnerware, jewelry and wedding gifts with the launch of a newly redesigned website. Offering a unique blend of time honored classics and cutting edge contemporary, GEARYS has assembled a world-class assortment from the most sought after brands. This extensive assortment includes award winning pieces from Penny Preville, an expanded collection of stunning Ritmo Mvndo timepieces, and a host of extraordinary writing instruments from the fine manufacturers at Faber-Castell. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/gearys/beverly/prweb933184.htm


House Passes Bill For Steel Cent and Nickel

CoinNews.net Fri, 9 May 2008

Steel PenniesThe House debated on the legislation and finally voted yesterday to change the metallic composition of the penny and 5-cent nickel to a less expensive copper-colored steel.

Although the prices of copper, zinc and nickel metals in coins have declined in recent months, the penny and 5-cent nickel still cost more to make than what they’re worth—resulting in a reported loss of about $100 million every year, or $1 billion over a decade.

It now costs about 1.26 cents to make the penny and about 7.7 cents to make the nickel.

House bill “H.R. 5512, the Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008” would seek to change those manufacturing costs by using copper-colored steal, which could cut the cost of making pennies down to about 0.7 cents each. But its recent passage in the House is no guarantee it’ll make its way to the White House for signing.

H.R. 5512 must still go through the Senate and then the President, and not everyone is happy with the current legislation.

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For This Treasure, Spain Says, Finders Aren’t Keepers - New York Times

Google News - Coins and Treasure Fri, 9 May 2008

For This Treasure, Spain Says, Finders Aren’t Keepers
New York Times, United States - May 9, 2008
Recovered treasure, being treasure, has many claimants. Because the coins were minted in Peru and the ship sailed from Lima, that country has said that it ...

US changes coins to steel! Dollar next...To be plastic! - The Spoof (satire)

Google News - United States Mint Fri, 9 May 2008

US changes coins to steel! Dollar next...To be plastic!
The Spoof (satire), UK - May 9, 2008
Washington, DC - Congress has authorized the United States Mint to begin replacing costly metal used in coins with steel. The spiraling cost of copper, ...

US treasure hunters dispute ocean haul with Spain - AFP

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AFP

US treasure hunters dispute ocean haul with Spain
AFP - May 9, 2008
Coins, ship fittings and other material taken from the shipwreck have been documented to have been on the the Mercedes while the location of the find also ...

Shipwreck Treasure with Rare Astrolabe, Gold Cobs and Silver Coins at Sedwick Auction

CoinNews.net Fri, 9 May 2008

Numismatist Daniel Frank Sedwick featuring Treasure Auction #3 with over 1100 lots, including a rare astrolabe, gold cobs, silver coins, Chinese porcelains and other artifacts.

Sedwick Treasure Auction CatalogWinter Park, FL - Numismatist Daniel Frank Sedwick is releasing a Treasure Auction, among the items on the numismatic market today are gold cobs, particularly from the Spanish 1715 Fleet off the east coast of Florida, and this sale features dozens of them, all carefully selected for quality and eye-appeal.

 

There will be also some small gold ingots and nuggets from the Espadarte wreck of 1558 off Mozambique," commented Daniel Sedwick,

"We offered the first part of this unique collection of gold pieces in our Treasure Auction #1 a year ago, and they were well received. This time we are certain of the shipwreck name, which should boost their interest even further."

 

Another early important shipwreck find in this auction is the Michael Goldston collection of silver “tumbaga” ingots from a still-unidentified wreck of ca. 1528 off the Bahamas.

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Across the nation - Detroit Free Press

Google News - United States Mint Fri, 9 May 2008

NY1

Across the nation
Detroit Free Press, United States - May 9, 2008
In a move reminiscent of the Cold War-era, the United States and Russia have expelled five diplomats and military attachés from each other's countries, ...
Congress Acts to Change Money and Save Millions Each Year PoliticalLore.com
United States: US ditches zinc penny for cheaper steel version Ottawa Citizen
Making pennies and nickels robbing the US mint Tb Television
Hattiesburg American - Numismatic News
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Spain Files Suit To Claim Sunken Treasure - CBS News

Google News - Coins and Treasure Fri, 9 May 2008

PRESS TV

Spain Files Suit To Claim Sunken Treasure
CBS News, NY - May 8, 2008
... and only a statistically insignificant sample of the coins from the site," the statement said. Spain argues the entire treasure should be returned to it ...
Spain claims $500 million in sunken treasure The Associated Press
Spain launches legal war on US 'pirates' Times Online
Spain lays claim to £250m of treasure on shipwreck Scotsman
Reuters India
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Pair of 1794 Dollars Lead Heritage’s May 2008 Long Beach Auction

CoinNews.net Thu, 8 May 2008

Dallas, TX. A pair of 1794 silver dollars and three Continental dollars are among the rarities included in the catalog for the Official Auction of the May 2008 Long Beach Coin Expo. The auction, being held in California May 28-30, is now posted by Heritage Auction Galleries on their HA.com website.

Heritage Long Beach Auction Coins

Signature catalogs for the auctions of both U.S. and World Coins & Ancients have been posted.

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Man Sues Treasury Secretary, Wants More Presidential $1 Coins

CoinNews.net Thu, 8 May 2008

Question in Presidential $1 CoinA Florida man has sued U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson with the goal of recognizing 10 men he says were president before George Washington. He wants Paulson to add these men into the Presidential $1 coin series.

Stanley L. Klos of Palm Beach, Florida would like everyone to know and recognize the men who were Presidents of the United States in Congress Assembled—leaders after the Articles of Confederation were adopted in March of 1781 and prior to Washington’s presidency in 1789.

The men Klos speaks of are Samuel Huntington, Thomas McKean, John Hanson, Elias Boudinot, Thomas Mifflin, Richard Henry Lee, John Hancock, Nathanial Gorham, Arthur St. Clair and Cyrus Griffin. Men, he says and talks about in his book, President Who? Forgotten Founders, who not only held top positions in U.S. history, but signed national documents as the President.

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Anglo American to start study on Jacaré nickel deposit soon

News4Sites A Anglo American Thu, 8 May 2008
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Let s Start a Club - NumisMaster.com

Google News - American Numismatic Association Thu, 8 May 2008

NumisMaster.com

Let s Start a Club
NumisMaster.com, WI - May 7, 2008
Before you do this, check with the American Numismatic Association as well as local coin dealers and collectors to make sure that there isn't a club close ...
Guard Yourself Against Onslaught of Fakes NumisMaster.com
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New Mexico First Day Coin Cover

United States Mint Product Information Updates Thu, 8 May 2008

The New Mexico First Day Coin Cover is now on sale!  Here is your chance to own quarters from the first day there were released to the public!


President Harry S. Truman's Birthday

United States Mint Product Information Updates Thu, 8 May 2008

President Harry S. Truman was born this day in 1884.  The United States Mint honors this great man with a beautiful bronze medal.


How to Collect and Store Coins - NumisMaster.com

Google News - American Numismatic Association Wed, 7 May 2008

NumisMaster.com

How to Collect and Store Coins
NumisMaster.com, WI - May 7, 2008
The first truly national hobby organization, the American Numismatic Association, was established in 1891, and several numismatic periodicals flourished ...

Canadian dollar steady near par versus US dollar - The Gazette (Montreal)

Google News - Royal Canadian Mint Wed, 7 May 2008

The Gazette (Montreal)

Canadian dollar steady near par versus US dollar
The Gazette (Montreal), Canada - May 7, 2008
A worker inspects a freshly pressed Canadian one dollar coin at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg on November 14, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Greenslade Helping ...

1838-O Sale Mystery of 1989 Unraveled - NumisMaster.com

Google News - Numismatist Tue, 6 May 2008

NumisMaster.com

1838-O Sale Mystery of 1989 Unraveled
NumisMaster.com, WI - May 6, 2008
I decided to try the numismatic information program (NIP) funded by the Harry Bass Foundation, thinking that perhaps The Numismatist might have had a small ...

Universal Coin & Bullion to Donate Signed Portrait of Harry S. Truman at NRA's Annual Meetings & Exhibits 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky

PRWeb Politics Tue, 6 May 2008

Universal Coin & Bullion announces their contribution to ILA (Institute for Legislative Action) at this year's Annual Meetings and Exhibits to be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky from May 16-18, 2008. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb919734.htm


United States Mint Spotlights Presidential $1 Coin Products in May

United States Mint Press Releases/Public Statements Tue, 6 May 2008
Mint Seal

WASHINGTON - Beginning May 13, 2008, the United States Mint is shining the spotlight on its Presidential $1 Coin products.  Here's what collectors can expect.


Why Is Canada’s Mint Doubling Its Gold & Silver Debts? - SilverSeek.com

Google News - Royal Canadian Mint Mon, 5 May 2008

Why Is Canada’s Mint Doubling Its Gold & Silver Debts?
SilverSeek.com, CO - May 5, 2008
This report is the result of a passing interest in the Royal Canadian Mint’s latest annual report (2007). I wanted to further validate whether silver sales ...

2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

United States Mint Product Information Updates Mon, 5 May 2008

The 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins are now on sale!  Buy these four coins individually, or purchase the entire beautiful collection as a set!


2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins Available May 5

United States Mint Press Releases/Public Statements Mon, 5 May 2008
Mint Seal

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins at 12:00 noon (ET) on May 5, 2008.  This year's coins feature the final design in the three-year series entitled, "The Foundations of American Democracy," celebrating our Nation's Judicial Branch of government.


Ganz authors coin book - Numismatic News

Google News - American Numismatic Association Sun, 4 May 2008

Numismatic News

Ganz authors coin book
Numismatic News - May 3, 2008
... numismatics expert, is a life fellow of the American Numismatic Society and was 48th president (1993-95) of the American Numismatic Association. ...

Shipwreck’sa gold mine for thrilled archaeologist - The Times

Google News - Shipwreck Sat, 3 May 2008

Gulf Times

Shipwreck’sa gold mine for thrilled archaeologist
The Times, South Africa - May 3, 2008
Dieter Noli thought a small bag would be sufficient to hold priceless gold coins from the shipwreck. Within an hour, he realised he needed to use his ...
Namibia: Diamond Search Yields Shipwreck AllAfrica.com
Shipwreck treasure found off Namibia Los Angeles Times
500-year-old shipwreck full of teasure found off Africa Xinhua
International Herald Tribune - The Times
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