Monthly Archives: March 2009
Gold Rises, but Down for March
Walmart Says No to $20 Gold Double Eagles, Bank Teller Says...
A Utah woman who tried paying for Walmart groceries with $20 Gold Double Eagles was apparently turned away, and then exchanged 14 of them at a nearby bank for face value, according to one of the most unusual coin stories ever relayed in the media.
In a further twist, the bank's teller apparently realized the uniqueness of the coins, bought them for what he paid the lady, and later learned of their value from a coin dealer.
As the story continues, we discover the teller was fired and a search for the woman is in progress.
Numismatic News Headlines – Mar 31
National Political Leader, Economic Crusader, Wayne Allyn Root, Joins Rare Coin...
Gold Declines as Dollar Rises
PCGS at Santa Clara and Chicago Shows
Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins Reintroduced, S. 653
Puerto Rico Quarters Launched, US Mint Bags & Rolls on Sale
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – Mar 28
Lincoln Silver Dollars and Cent Rolls Sell Out
The uncirculated Lincoln Silver Dollar sold out Tuesday, the Lincoln Cent Birthplace Rolls sold out Thursday, and the proof Lincoln dollar joined the sellout list Friday morning.
For the desperate minded collector, an attempt may still be made to place an order for the proof coin on the US Mint's website. However, visitors to the online page will be greeted with a "Waiting List Notice" and language saying orders will not be processed unless an older one is cancelled. That same notice was placed on the uncirculated Lincoln dollar page for nearly two days, until it was removed Thursday -- hours before the Lincoln two-roll sets sold out.