Monthly Archives: May 2009
Education Takes Center Stage at World’s Fair of Money
Dominion Grading Service Certifies & Grades Rare Gold
Gold, Silver Prices Climb as Dollar Falls and Stocks Muddle Along
Gold Seminar, Superb Morgan Dollars at May 2009 Long Beach Expo
20 Million Lincoln Rail Splitter Pennies Sold in Four Days
Blazing past all expectations, collectors purchased more than 400,000 rolls of the 2009 Lincoln Rail Splitter cent in just four days, the latest United States Mint sales figures show.
The Mint launched the coin Thursday to an excited public. On the same day, two-roll sets -- one roll of 50 coins for the United States Mint at Philadelphia and one roll of 50 coins for the United States Mint at Denver -- went on sale for $8.95. Or, perhaps more clearly, for 8.95 cents per penny.
As of Sunday, the Mint said 200,055 of the two-roll sets have sold for a total of 400,110 rolls, adding up to more than 20 million pennies.
International Rarities Ready for Heritage Long Beach
Numismatic News: Coin Prices, Bullion Premiums, Dime Weevel
41st Annual American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar
Gold, Silver Retreat as Stocks Surge
Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Legislation Passes in House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to commemorate Medal of Honor recipients with silver and gold coins in 2011.
The Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, H.R. 1209 would authorize the United States Mint to strike up to 500,000 $1 silver coins and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated conditions.
"We owe everything to those who wore the uniform and committed extraordinary acts of bravery in defense of their colleagues and nation," said Rep. Christopher Carney who introduced H.R. 1209.
"This bill will not only recognize the outstanding achievements of these men and women, but the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to educate people about the significance and exclusivity of the award," Carney added.