2009 April
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Numismatic News Headlines – Apr 28
Four numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but...
Silver Advances, Gold and Platinum Decline
Many sources proffered concerns over swine flu, as a catalyst for markets moving Monday as they did. For specific trends, gold stepped slightly back...
Puerto Rico Quarter Sales Surge
Puerto Rico quarter are selling at an exceptional pace, based on US Mint weekly sales reports and compared to prior quarter offerings.
With 2009 quarter production plummeting and no signals in sight for a reversal any time soon, there is little surprise as to why demand for the coins has peaked.
Registering lows that have not been seen in over 40 years, the 2009-P has a mintage of just 53.2 million and the 2009-D has a mintage of 86 million. The relative Puerto Rico quarter scarcity compared to prior quarters has driven demand (an attractive quarter design certainly is a bonus).
$5 Lincoln Freedom Collection Subscription Program Launches
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) on Monday launched the subscription program for the Lincoln Freedom Collection.
The collection includes 12 Series 2006 $5...
Coin Chat Radio Review, April 23rd Episode
The Coin Chat Radio April 23rd edition starts off with Bob Van Ryzin announcing that the new reverse design for the 2010 Lincoln Cent...
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – April 25
Precious metals swapped positions this week, breaking away from a prior four-week trend where platinum gained as gold and silver declined. For this week,...
PCGS at 2009 Central States Convention
(Newport Beach, California) – Examples from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Counterfeits Reference Collection will be displayed during the Central States Numismatic Society...
Long Awaited Barber Dime Book Free on StellaCoinNews.com
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Star-Spangled Banner, Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins Added
Following a two-week recess, legislatures returned to work and quickly added three coinage related bills in three days. The two newest bills on Thursday...
DC First Day Coin Cover Launched
District of Columbia Official First Day Coin Covers are now available at the United States Mint for the price of $14.95, plus $4.95 for...