Monthly Archives: March 2015
2015 Presidential $1 Coins in Proof Set
Today, March 10, the United States Mint starting selling sets with four collectible proofs of the clad 2015 Presidential $1 Coins.
The Presidential $1 Coin Program, which honors four former presidents annually, is now in its 9th year. This year's dollars feature [...]
2015 Proof Gold Eagle Prices
Trending gold values have virtually locked in prices for the upcoming 2015-W Proof American Gold Eagles. They have also set the stage for pricing cuts in other United States Mint collectibles gold coins, including the $5 U.S. Marshals Service commemoratives and 50th anniversary Kennedy halves.
U.S. Mint gold pricing adjustments have happened three times this year -- they've climbed twice and dropped once [...]
Eleventh Annual PNG 2015 YN Scholarship Competition Announced
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship for a young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2015 ANA Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Young numismatists between 13 and 22 are invited to apply.
This is the 11 consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual American Numismatic Association educational programs [...]
PNG Seeks 2015 Award Nominations
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is seeking 2015 nominations for its series of annual awards to recognize achievements in various areas of the hobby and profession, according to a company statement released Thursday, March 5.
Award winners will be announced at the PNG Day summer baguette on Aug. 10, the evening prior to the ANA's World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois [...]
Lost 1879 Stella Gold Coin Returned at ANA Show
Honesty turned out to be its own reward when it came to a gold coin lost at the recent American Numismatic Association's National Money Show in Portland, Oregon.
Brian Hendelson, owner of Classic Coin Company in Bridgewater, New Jersey, accidentally lost an 1879 Flowing Hair variety Stella gold coin [...]
Gold Marks First Gain in March; US Mint Gold Sales Jump
Gold futures rose slightly to start the new trading week on Monday, ending higher for the first time in March after plunging 4% last week and closing at their lowest level of the year.
Gold for April delivery gained $2.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,166.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
March of Dimes, Gold Eagles, $1 Set; Popular News
Collectors this week will have several new products to think about as the United States Mint launches $1 proofs, March of Dimes Silver Dollars and proof American Gold Eagles.
Beginning on Tuesday, the U.S. Mint will offer a set of four proof 2015 Presidential $1 Coins for $18.95. Then on Friday, the agency will release proof and uncirculated silver coins celebrating the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes Foundation [...]
Gold, Silver Dive on Week; US Bullion Sales Mixed
Gold futures logged a fifth straight day of losses on Friday as a rallying U.S. dollar drove prices to their lowest close of the year.
Gold for April delivery on Friday tumbled $31.90, or 2.7%, to end at $1,164.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
March of Dimes Special Silver Set Limited to 75,000
More information about the three-coin 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set has been revealed. The United States Mint just announced its limits, provided a release date and published an image of the 90% silver set.
This special silver set in one of three U.S. Mint products that will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes Foundation [...]
Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin Design Candidates
Designs for the 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin went under the microscope Thursday as the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) reviewed candidates and made their recommendation.
In a lengthened session held Thursday in conjunction with ANA's National Money Show in Portland, the panel of CCAC members looked over and commented on eight proposed Reagan dollar designs [...]