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Monthly Archives: December 2008

Gold Ends Higher for Eighth Consecutive Year

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Gold not only ended higher on Wednesday, but closed up on the year for an eighth consecutive time. Surging oil prices and...

Video: US Mint and Washington Metro $1 Coin Launch

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A joint U.S. Mint and Washington Metro press conference last week announced that $1 coins were accepted and dispensed in Metro farecard vending machines....

Gold Moves Lower with Oil

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Precious metals were split on Tuesday as silver gained while gold and platinum dropped along with oil. New York gold and platinum...

Royal Canadian Mint Produces Medals For 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey...

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO - The Royal Canadian Mint has proudly produced the medals for the upcoming 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. This...

Nearly 3.8 Million Pennies Collected in Colorado by Penny Harvest Students

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Penny Harvest centsColorado students in 31 elementary, middle and high schools collected nearly 3.8 million in pennies, or $37,826.02, for local charities during the 18th annual Penny Harvest.

The Penny Harvest is a national program that comes to fruition each fall when children scour their neighborhood in search of pennies.

Collected pennies are tallied toward year's end with youthful philanthropy in full stride as students select charities of their choice to help with cash grants and services.

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Numismatic News and Blog Headlines – Dec 30, 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...

Counterfeit Money Spikes as Arrests Hit Five-Year High

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Counterfeiting money -- one of the oldest crimes in history -- has now trended to a new five-year high, according to the Secret Service...

U.S. Government Prints 477 Million Notes Worth $18.8 Billion in November

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The U.S. government in November, and for the second consecutive month, printed fewer but higher valued banknotes, according to Bureau of Engraving...

ANA Invites Exhibitors to Portland National Money Show

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The American Numismatic Association is inviting its members to showcase their collections and expertise by displaying a numismatic exhibit at the 2009 Portland National...

American Eagle Sales Figures: 2007 vs. 2008 Coins

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Small American Eagle Coins2008 US Mint American Eagle gold and silver coins are quickly disappearing. Several sold out, some face elimination, and 2009 replacements are on the horizon.

Tables comparing 2007 and 2008 Mint sales figures emphasize coins that look to have been good buys. Plus, potential opportunities that may still exist. Before analyzing the tables, consider also:

  • US Mint discontinued coin products include the American Eagle Gold Uncirculated 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, and Four-Coin Sets. Only the one-ounce option will remain in 2009.

  • The Mint has scheduled several 2009 product releases, but no dates have yet been listed for American Eagles. 2008 coins that do not sell out will stop with 2009 launches.

  • The latest Mint sales figures comparing December 2008 week 3 to week 4 indicate high demand for American Eagle gold proof coins, and even greater demand for the uncirculated options.

  • The proof one-half ounce and four-coin set have sold out within the last eight days. The gold proof one ounce sold out the week prior. It would seem more coins would likely join the sell out list.

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