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Monthly Archives: October 2008

Hawaii First Day Coin Cover Includes Final State Quarter

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The United States Mint 2008 Hawaii Official First Day Coin Cover went on sale Monday for the price of $14.95, plus $4.95 for standard...

Bulgarian Nikolay Gyaurov Commemorative Silver Coin Issued

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The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) introduced on Friday a silver "tri-component" coin that continues the "Renowned Bulgarian Voices" coin series and commemorates...

Bullion & Business Weekend Report – Oct 25

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Precious metals were beat down harshly for a second consecutive week. London gold, silver and platinum tumbled 9.3 percent, 11.3 percent, and 14.7 percent,...

Bowers and Merena to Bring Over 4,300 Rare Coin and Currency...

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Bowers and Merena's Big Finish for 2008 Brings more than 4,300 lots to the Official Auction of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention in November. Highlights Including the Exceptional 1870-CC Double Eagle Rarity and One of the Two Highest-Graded 1802 Quarter Eagles, Along With a New Discovery 1795 Reeded Edge Cent

Bowers and Merena Auctions Rare Coins and Currency

IRVINE, Calif.Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin and currency auction house, finishes strong for 2008 as Official Auctioneer of the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention for the third time this year, with their upcoming auction scheduled for November 18-22, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center. 

Bowers and Merena will continue their longstanding association with the convention into 2009 and beyond with three more official Baltimore auctions in 2009. This November auction will present more than 4,300 coin and currency lots during five sessions.  

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Gold Bucks Trend and Climbs as Platinum and Oil Fall

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New York gold finally showed some luster Friday by rising 2.2 percent. Silver and platinum fell 2.2 and 1.3 percent, respectively, although they gained...

US Mint Presidential $1 Coin Products with Martin Van Buren

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Born in New York in December of 1782, Martin Van Buren holds the distinction of being the first president to be born in a...

Gold Bites at $700, Platinum Drops to 4-Year Low

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Gold and platinum were dragged under Thursday, as fund liquidation and a rising U.S. dollar provided no mercy. Gold touched below $700 for the...

Numismatic Blog and News Headlines – October 23, 2008

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Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read...

Presidential Coin Historical Signatures Sets: Monroe, Adams, Jackson, and Van Buren

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James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren were honored Presidents showcased in a multitude of United States Mint coin products...

Gold Coins Sold in India Post Offices

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India Post Offices have begun a new service that is uniquely creative. They are selling 24 carat gold coins across the country. The first...