Monthly Archives: April 2010
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – April 9, 2010
Gold Falls a Dime, Silver Retreats 7.2 Cents
2010 Lincoln Cent Rolls Available at US Mint
The United States Mint today at noon ET placed Lincoln cent two-roll sets on sale for $8.95. The product offering, officially titled 2010 Lincoln Cent Coin Two-Roll Set "Preservation of the Union," includes two rolls of the pennies.
One roll contains 50 coins struck from Philadelphia while the other roll holds coins minted from Denver.
The new coins were actually released into circulation on February 11, 2010. The U.S. Mint on that day held a special ceremony in Springfield, Illinois -- where Lincoln spent most of his adult life. Until today, however, those interested in owning the cents did not have an opportunity to get them directly from the U.S. Mint, although more and more have been appearing lately in daily change.
US Mint Sales: US Mint Sets Top 750,000
Gold Tops $1150/oz, Silver Above $18/oz
US Mint Coin Production: 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Struck in...
The United States Mint this morning released coin production figures for March, and for the first time this year circulating 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters were struck. Also minted were additional Lincoln cents, Native American Dollars and Presidential $1 Coins.
Circulating Coins Minted in March
| Denver | Philadelphia | Total | |
| 2010 Lincoln Cents | 165,200,000 | 128,800,000 | 294,000,000 |
| 2010 Jefferson Nickels | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Roosevelt Dimes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Quarters | 19,000,000 | 23,400,000 | 42,400,000 |
| 2010 Kennedy Half Dollars | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Native American $1 | 0 | 8,260,000 | 8,260,000 |
| 2010 Presidential $1s | 21,420,000 | 18,340,000 | 39,760,000 |
| Total | 205,620,000 | 178,800,000 | 384,420,000 |
The U.S. Mint nearly doubled production in March with 384.42 million coins as compared to the February total of 194.40 million. (218.41 were minted in January.) Aside from the already mentioned quarter additions, other differences between the two months include:
The Strickland Neville Rolfe Collection in Baldwin Auction
2011 Red Book U.S. Coins Available
One of the most quintessential tools a coin collector can have in his or her arsenal is The Official Red Book®—A Guide Book of United States Coins. The 2011 Red Book, a unique and indispensable resource, was just released in its 64th edition, complete with all the data and pictures everyone has come to expect.
Those new to the hobby might just be asking themselves, ''What the heck is a Red Book?" If you are one of those individuals, you owe it to yourself to do a little research on the benefits it can provide. From the novice peruser of pocket change to the die-hard collector, everyone can reap the advantages of knowledge this book offers.