Yearly Archives: 2010
Bullion Exchange International Brings Lorenzo Ghiglieri’s World Renowned Artistry to Silver...
2010 Boy Scouts Coin and Disabled Vet Commemorative Prices Revealed
The United States Mint has announced introductory and regular pricing for the two commemorative coins scheduled for release this year.
The US Mint price notice was published in late January by the Federal Register, which is the official daily source for rules, proposed rules, and notices of government agencies and organization.
The two silver 2010 commemorates include:
- American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coins -- Release date of February 25, 2010
- Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollars -- Release date of March 23, 2010
Both coins have the same specifications of: 90 percent silver, 10 percent copper, a nominal weight of 27.730 grams and a diameter of 1.500 inches or 38.100 mm.
Mint Celebrates First Canadian Gold Medal With Medallion and Gold Coin
US Mint Forum: Moy Talks America the Beautiful Quarters and Silver...
On the eve of the 2010 Lincoln cent launch ceremony in Springfield, Illinois, United States Mint Director Ed Moy met with about 60 coin enthusiasts at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, where he answered questions and shared information about the US Mint and its coin programs.
Topics included, among other things, coin release dates, designs, expected 2010 mintages for dimes, nickels and pennies, American eagles, commemoratives and the new quarters and silver bullion coins. This first article installment focuses on Mr. Moy's answers to specific questions regarding America the Beautiful Quarters.
There is also an interesting response to CoinNews' Rhonda Kay's question regarding America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins. Moy describes some of the challenges in striking the five-ounce silver coins, a delay in getting them out the door, and whether they will ever be sold as a numismatic product.
Year of the Tiger Celebrated in 2010 Gold and Silver Coins
Tiger - just the mention of the word evokes a sense of excitement, power and graceful beauty. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the Chinese would include such an animal in their zodiac calendar created millennia ago (that's right, millennia).
To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, which began today, February 14, 2010, the Royal Canadian Mint has released four new limited minted coins, all of which incorporate the Tiger's attributes of excitement and beauty:
- 2010 $15 Silver Lunar Lotus Coin - Year of the Tiger
- 2010 $15 Fine Silver Coin - Year of the Tiger
- 2010 $150 Fine Gold Coin - Year of the Tiger
- 2010 $150 Lunar Hologram Coin - Year of the Tiger
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – Feb. 13
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices: Commentary – 2/12/2010
British Virgin Islands Presents Classical Sculptures in Elgin Marbles Coins
Royal Canadian Mint Issues 2010 Lucky Loonie Circulation Coin and Products
With one day remaining before the eyes of the world turn to Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue the 2010 Lucky Loonie.
Royal Canadian Mint 2010 Lucky Loonie Products: silver collector coin, circulation coin, circulation roll, and First Day 2010 Lucky Loonie (Click to Enlarge)
The one-dollar coin, which features the Ilanaaq, the Official Emblem of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, was launched at a public hockey shoot-out special event outside the Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion in downtown Vancouver.
"Canadians have waited years for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to finally begin in Vancouver and the Lucky Loonie is a symbol of luck for our athletes participating in these two extraordinary sporting events," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
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