2007 had its share of coin news with headlines from the traditional numismatic magazines, newspapers and online sites that were also talked about, discussed and picked up by general media sources, like the New York Times and USA Today’s of the world.
While coin hobbyist hear frequently from their daily coin news sources, it’s worthwhile to take a look at several coin stories for 2007 covered by journalists who write for the mainstream press.
These provide a glimpse into what most of the world hears about U.S. coins and collecting, and insights into what "they" think were the most important or news worthy coin stories for the year. For this introspective look, sample articles are provided that are interesting reads and come solely from main stream media sources.
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The mass media many times tends to focus on topics that are popular and will catch the viewer or reader’s eye.
The U.S. Mint announcement showing artist renderings of the final 2008 state quarters proved to be popular with the media, which provides another barometer reading that underscores the success of the 50 States Quarters® Program.
On the day after the announcement, some interesting state quarter facts, figures and quotes rise to the top of many articles due to their frequency in use. They also reflect to some degree the popularity and success of the quarters with the public.
A few interesting state quarter numbers
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A 7-month low hit copper yesterday in New York futures trading. The fall was driven by concerns of softer import data from China.
As interesting as the up trend has been, a continue decline could well be appreciated. It would at least subdue some of the negativity its rise has made.
The ban on melting pennies and its copper and the new legislation to remove it is one thing. That should sort itself out.
But the daily and nightly copper news stories are something else. Recycling discarded or unused copper is a good story. However, the stream of scavengers who steal copper are absolutely mind-boggling.
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