Yearly Archives: 2010
Gold Rises, Averting 4-Day Losing Streak; Silver Gains
2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars on Sale
The United States Mint today at noon Eastern Time launched the first of two commemorative coins scheduled for release this year. The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar pays tribute to Americans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars - Proof and Uncirculated Versions
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Minted in both proof and uncirculated conditions for collectors and struck from 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the coin obverse or heads side features an image of three disabled veterans.
US Mint Sales: Presidential Set Blazing, Bullion Eagles Steady
2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Sets are at the top of the leaderboard in weekly sales for the second straight time, according to the latest United States Mint numismatic stats. After 1 1/2 weeks of availability and with the helping hand of a boisterous weekly increase of 75,626, the four-coin set has jumped over the 300,000 marker.
With the Lincoln Presidential $1 coin proof included within, it looks to be a sure bet that the 2010 sets will easily topple last year's sets. Those were available for just over a year and have adjusted sales of 627,925.
The Millard Fillmore $1 coin launched into circulation one week ago. The initial roll sales are solid, although they are a tad behind the inaugural numbers of the prior two Presidential $1 coin releases. Collectors purchased 26,008 of the Philadelphia rolls and 25,521 of the Denver rolls.
Gold coins enjoyed decent weekly gains. The proof Gold Buffalo advanced 771 to 47,599. As a group, First Spouse Gold coins rallied by 446.
Gold Retreats for Third Day, Silver Advances
Art of Ancient Greek Coins
1863 Gettysburg Campaign Clad, Silver and Gold Commemorative Coins Proposed
The first piece of coin legislation introduced in 2010 is a Senate companion to a nearly identical House bill proposed in April 2009 that would commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with proof and uncirculated 50-cent clad, $1 silver and $5 gold coins.
Jointly introduced on February 11, 2010, by Pennsylvania Senators Arlen Specter and Robert P. Casey, Jr., the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign Act, S.3009, would authorize the United States Mint to issue up to 100,000 clad, 350,000 silver and 75,000 gold coins.
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices: Commentary – 2/24/2010
US Mint Price Increases: $50 for Gold Buffalo, $25 for First...
Gold Falls, Touching $1100/oz; Silver Declines Below $16/oz
US Mint Forum: Moy Talks Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Mintages, 2010...
On the eve of the 2010 Lincoln cent launch ceremony, United States Mint Director Ed Moy met with about 60 coin enthusiasts to answer questions and share information about the US Mint and its coin programs.
This second article installment focuses on Mr. Moy's discussion of a variety of topics, to include projected mintage levels for the 2010 penny, nickel and dime expectations, circulation coin design improvements, production processes, and coin distribution answers -- like how the new shield cent made its way into Puerto Rico before the coin was ceremoniously released on February 11, 2010.