2009 May
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Two Tons of Silver and Gold Coins Hidden in Nebraska
A wealthy Nebraska father who didn't trust banks and believed an American collapse was just around the corner, hid nearly two tons of silver and gold coins "under our beds, in the kitchen cupboards, up in the attics, in the bottom of dresser drawers, in holes in the ground," writes daughter Alison Johnson.
Alison tells her true life story in a book called "The Eleventh Hour Can't Last Forever."
She recounts how her father hid more than $1.5 million worth of coins and how "his blind absorption in amassing wealth" created an array of family problems.
A glimpse into her father's obsession is gleaned in listening to Alison talk to Nebraska's 6 News.
2009 DC & US Territories Quarters Program Map
The United States Mint on Tuesday, May 19, will issue the 2009 District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program Map for $12.95, plus...
Mother’s Day Commemorative Silver Dollars Proposed
For the second straight year in the U.S. Senate, a bill has been introduced that seeks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mother's...
New Australian Coin for International Nurses Day
The Royal Australian Mint will launch the first coin in their new series titled Australia Remembers at the Royal College of Nursing, Australia's...
Win Callender Accepts Numismatist Post at Heritage
DALLAS, TX – Heritage Auction Galleries, the World's Leading Auctioneer of Rare Coins, has announced that noted numismatist Win Callender has joined the company...
Gold, other Commodities Down Slightly
Markets moved generally lower on Monday, but losses were mostly modest. Gold, silver and platinum futures in New York fell 0.2 percent, 0.3 percent,...
World’s Fair of Money Tours Highlight History and Glamour of Los...
Attendees of the American Numismatic Association's 2009 World's Fair of Money®, August 5-9 in Los Angeles, can take advantage of special tours that explore...
US Government Prints 617.6 Million Notes Worth $17.8 Billion – April
The same amount of banknotes were produced by the US government in April as in March, but the total value of those notes...
Coin Chat Radio May 7th Episode Summary
This week's episode of Coin Chat Radio leads off with Bob Van Ryzin discussing "What's In the News." He first talks about the Florence...
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – May 9
Precious metals surged this week, with London gold rising 2.5 percent, silver soaring 14.4 percent, and platinum jumping 6.8 percent. In black gold, crude-oil...