Proposed designs for the United States Mint’s 2026 American Innovation dollar for California have been unveiled, revealing it will feature Steve Jobs.
Raised in Los Altos, California, Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the technology industry with innovations in personal computing, smartphones, and digital media.
"Steve Jobs transformed society’s relationship with technology by integrating it into our daily lives through user-friendly, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing design," the U.S. Mint’s design narrative states.
"Jobs’ relentless pursuit of his vision not only revolutionized personal computing but also laid the foundation for the digital age, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential innovators of the modern era," the narrative concluded.
The U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program celebrates innovation and pioneering achievements from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories. Launched in 2018, the program features annually released coins, with four unique reverse designs per year, each honoring a significant innovation or innovator.
Design Recommendations for California Innovation Dollar
Six candidate designs for the California Innovation dollar were presented to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Feb. 18 and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Feb. 20. Liaisons from the state and both advisory bodies provided their recommendations.
Stakeholders, represented by Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to Gov. Newsom and director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, favored 7C overall, with 07A as a secondary choice. Both designs depict a young Steve Jobs seated before Northern California’s oak-covered rolling hills.
The CCAC recommended 10A, highlighting his iconic speeches and ability to connect with audiences.
Meanwhile, the CFA did not strongly favor any single design but acknowledged that 01B offered a clearer link between Jobs and his innovations. Ultimately, however, they supported any selection made by the stakeholders or CCAC, recommending the use of a proportional font and ensuring the inscription "Make Something Wonderful" was included if not already present.
In the end, the Secretary of the Treasury will make the final design selection after considering recommendations from the advisory panels and stakeholders.
Design Images and Design Descriptions
The U.S. Mint’s line art images and design descriptions for all the candidate designs follow.
CA-01B captures Steve Jobs in his characteristic speaking pose, evoking his famous product presentations and visionary speeches. It incorporates circuit patterns emerging from his hands and flowing around his figure, symbolizing his innovative spirit. Through his emphasis on design, usability, and consumer appeal, Jobs helped reshape how people interact with technology in their daily lives. As Jobs remarked about his purpose, "There’s lots of ways to be, as a person. And some people express their deep appreciation for their species in different ways. But one of the ways that I believe people express their appreciation to the rest of humanity is to make something wonderful and put it out there. And you never meet the people, you never shake their hands, you never hear their story or tell yours – but, somehow, in the act of making something with a great deal of care and love, something’s transmitted there." The additional inscriptions are "STEVE JOBS" and "MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL."
CA-04A depicts a tree with branches that blend with computer circuitry, symbolizing how Steve Jobs drew inspiration from California’s natural landscapes to shape his technological vision. The intertwining circuits and branches reflect the intuitive and organic user experience he would champion, reflecting the harmony he found in the natural world. A falling leaf draws attention to his name, representing how his influence continues to resonate even after his passing. The additional inscription is "STEVE JOBS."
CA-05A displays Steve Jobs within a computer screen and a keyboard below, conveying Jobs’ early implementation of the personal computer for public use. His name appears on the screen in a font evoking early computers. The monitor contrasts with the textured surrounding to mimic light emanating from a computer screen. The additional inscription is "STEVE JOBS."
CA-07A and CA-07C present a young Steve Jobs sitting in front of a quintessentially Northern California landscape of oak-covered rolling hills. Captured in a moment of reflection, his posture and expression reflect how this environment inspired his vision to transform complex technology into something as intuitive and organic to us as nature itself. CA-07A shows Jobs with his hands on his knees, while CA-07C renders his hands in front of his lap. The additional inscriptions are "STEVE JOBS" and "MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL."
CA-10A features Steve Jobs speaking, recalling his legendary speeches and emphasizing his ability to connect with audiences. The minimalistic fonts honor his aesthetic vision and approach to design. The additional inscription is "STEVE JOBS."
like the comic coins, no interest for me
Tom, I agree with you. This one will cause me to break with the AI$ series. It looks like a publicity/marketing device for Apple.
Glad I never got on board with these coins. I bought one and that was it.
You have more than I do. 😀
Antonio, REB, Major D and Tom,
IMO the only collectors who would be driven to acquire this coin are those who when they have started any particular series just have to complete it.
Been there, done that particularly obsessive acquisition strategy.
Ditto, REB, and needless to say it cost me plenty before I figured out that habit could easily develop into a classic example of the concept of throwing good money after bad. I suppose while it’s always useful to accumulate facts, learning life’s lessons is equally so if not in fact even more essential.
well um not sure if jobs really is the ‘innovator’ here, at best he was the guy who found people who knew how to make or design stuff (woz, ive, etc) and ran a pretty tough ship to get product out that worked well. if you had to pick one person to represent apple’s rise, then jobs would be it. but california had a lot more tech innovators way before jobs, folks who started companies like gordon moore of intel or hewlett/packard that arguably had more impact to innovating new things that didn’t exist before than just making a spiffy-looking… Read more »
I agree c_q. In seeing this, Musk must be pissed that he wasn’t on the Texas AI$.
ah, perhaps but he wasn’t even born in the US, much less texas, plus he is still alive which precludes his likeness on a coin (for now). at least jobs was born and raised in california (SF bay area in particular).
I don’t think not being born here precludes you from being on a coin- case in point, some of the AWQ. As for still being alive, you’ve got me there- though not that it matters if the rules no longer apply.
I can’t be 100% sure that provision still applies to all American coins but I do believe it’s still in place within the realm of U.S. postage stamps.
Martin Luther and Francis of Assisi have been on U.S. postage stamps and they certainly aren’t from here.
Aha, I see now what just happened here, Antonio; nothing more than a little misunderstanding. You apparently thought my reply was a response to that part of Major D’s comment which concerned itself with where an honoree had been born, whether in or outside of the United States, which in fact didn’t happen to be the case with what my subsequent comment was referring to. I was instead referring to the second part of Major D’s comment which had to do with whether or not the person was still among the living. While it rather obviously doesn’t seem to matter… Read more »
Calvin Coolidge was on both a coin and postage stamp while he was still living, and President. How did he get away with that? And they call Nixon tricky.
Major D,
I think that between all that pervasive DOGE-ing and fathering his fourteenth child courtesy of one of his four birthing partners there may be neither enough time nor attention left on his schedule to worry about an appearance on a coin.
c__q, You are right about Jobs and Wozniak. Steve² = Steve Jobs x Steve Wozniak = Apple Computer. I personally met Steve Wozniak as a guest at an Apple Computer Company Thanksgiving party in 1990. He sat down next to me at our table for a while. He asked me where I worked. I told him “IBM.” We both laughed. We did talk for awhile about processor architecture and assembly language. What I can say is, Woz is such a great guy and an incredibly wonderful person that I will never forget. I would describe him as highly enthusiastic, wildly… Read more »
I must say that this recommendation from California for the AI$ coin is most surprising and perplexing. IMO the Hollywood/Motion Pictures Industry is by far the biggest innovation that California has produced, with widespread cultural impact over the last 100 years. And wasn’t the early intent of the AI$ series to not focus on individuals?
Agree.
the whole ‘innovation’ coin idea is just so squishy and mushy you could put almost anything on there. california has a lot of innovations and although socal’s movie industry is certainly qualifying, I would argue silicon valley even more of an impact and within a shorter period of time than hollywood.
and yeah, why just a single person (jobs) which feels like pandering to the apple fans instead of an industry (pick one of many).
This really is “squishy and mushy”, c_q. Who in the heck is on this California recommendation committee, I wonder– and who put them there? To me, as an outsider, when I think of California innovations its Hollywood, silicon valley, Napa Valley wines, Golden Gate Bridge, California Aqueduct, and incredible agriculture industry. Any of these– but certainly not Steve Jobs.
It sounds a bit like an apples and oranges discussion to me, c_q and Major D. In their individual ways both Hollywood and Silicon Valley have had their own share of worldwide influence, consequence and pervasive recognition; I think as such it’s pretty much a toss-up. Perhaps both should have been put on the coin, either by sharing the reverse or by each occupying one side while still having the portrait of Washington as rendered in miniature on the designated obverse.
Indeed, IMAX, sound pix, etc. all from Ca, or the Lawrence Livermore,guys who were in on the 1st A bomb…ooops
The Hollywood sign!
THAT should be the winner!
Antonio,
While it wouldn’t be the innovation per se, it would be a good representation of it.
I would categorize motion pictures and movies as art and not technology – JMHO. As for the invention of the movie camera and movie projector, its origin can be traced back to Europe and Edison’s Lab in East Orange New Jersey.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_camera
Wasn’t the iPhone Job’s creation? Look around, there almost isn’t a person alive (except me) who doesn’t have their eyes glued to their phone, aged 6 to 106, in restaurants, doctor’s office, driving a car, walking down the street, everyone is attached every waking moment!
I’ll have to raise my hand as being a 77 year old exception, MarkInFlorida. I’ve never had anything more sophisticated than a flip phone with which I don’t send or receive texts and I’ve yet to take a picture with it.
Where do I find one of those nifty senior cell phones?
My best guess for a supplier would be Ye Olde Picture That, Inc.
Being born and raised in California, I think putting “Jobs” on an American Innovation coin is just not the right choice! iPhone, yes, Steve Jobs no! PERIOD… An IPhone, maybe, however not a person IMHO! I’d much rather see Barbie(Mattel), Levi’s(Levi Strauss 1873) Levi’s yes, Levi Strauss, no!,” WD-40(Rocket Chemical Company 1953), Skateboarding(Kids! think “New”mismatists? 1940’s/1950’s), Laser(1st demonstration, May 16, 1960 by Theodore Maiman) PS MCdonalds yes, Ray Kroc, no, Disneyland, yes, Walt Disney , no… Even this would be a better choice IMO, the Neoprene Wetsuit(Scripps scientist and engineer Willard Bascom advised Hugh Bradner to use neoprene for the… Read more »
Frisbees, hula hoops, and Chia pets….
Boogey Boards, lottery scratcher tickets that only LOSS
I like Tiki bars and mai tais.
1,000%. Don’t forget, surfboard, yes; Brian Wilson, no.
REB,
I’ll meet you somewhere very high in the sky and just this side of Middle Earth and say the Summer of Love 1967, surely yes, and Haight-Ashbury, not so much. 😉
Kaiser, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
I wouldn’t have it any other way, REB, and with some multi-colored glass beads around my neck under my flowing locks. Namaste.
lol.
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Yes, but only Apple gave to have Steve recognized on the California coin. It’s not who you know, but how much money you can get from them.
And to think, Antonio, that my Dad used to say it’s not what you know but who you know; now there’s another step required. Things have gotten more complicated.
Once I saw that New Hampshire’s “innovation” was snowboarding, CaliSkier, I assumed the horses were long gone and it was far too late to close the barn door.
Jobs huh? The man who introduced the item that eventually will be the demise of man. Yoga boy
If all those Ice Ages didn’t kill us off, JQC, I’d sure like to see a little electronic gizmo try.
Now I’ve seen everything. America really is for sale.
Right. And Apple would be wise to buy up the entire lot and attach as purchase bonuses in their stores, or party favors at their gatherings and events. It would be a drop in the bucket as a corporate expense, and a tax write-off to boot.
The United Corporations of America.
As the old saying goes, Antonio, “The business of America is business.”
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“The CCAC recommended 10A, highlighting his iconic speeches and ability to connect with audiences.”
Proof that the series was legislated, for those that think the Mint made this series on its own accord and/or that it can decide to stop making them.
not sure how are speeches and connecting with audiences are considered ‘innovation’ – it’s a sales pitch basically
I can agree with that c_q, and since you and some others here have better design ideas, perhaps it’s time that y’all apply for a role in the CCAC?
Some think the AI 1$ is pure junk, while others fawn over their PF sets.
Some think that Apple is pure junk, while others fawn over the latest iteration.
No dog in the hunt here, as I’ve never purchased either one of those “innovations” myself…
Edited to add: X-Mas ’23 I bought my wife the Apple Watch 9(on her list)…
Remember the 1984 commercial?
I know I’ve seen the ’84 Mac commercial before, but it escapes me now.
What was etched in my mind at the time was the 1984 LA Olympics “Rocket Man”. Talk about Innovation!?….
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2FbLjTQNb-c
… and talk about decibel level. During the festivities for the Pirates’ last game at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, one of these guys flew off of the roof. It was one of the loudest things I’ve ever heard in my life. Louder than a fighter jet. Louder than a commercial wood planer. Louder than a guitar amp turned up to 11. Really, really loud.
Thanks for providing the link, Rick; that was awesome!
At the risk of being serious for a moment (heaven forbid), Rick, nothing says that anyone has to buy any of these Innovation Coins anyway, but if on the other hand one is inclined to do so it’s quite alright to pick and choose which ones are of personal significance or otherwise appealing.
Now I know why the Innovation dollars are selling so well. 😀
Technically well within Public Law 115-197, however I’m still not a fan. Definitely a huge impact on technology and the world: “(B) Coin reverse.--The design on the reverse of each coin issued under this subsection shall bear the following:(i) An image or images emblematic of one of the following from one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the territories of the United States:(I) A significant innovation.(II) An innovator.`(III) A group of innovators.” Link to Public Law 115-197 below, for any interested in the legislation surrounding the American Innovation dollars. “American Innovation $1 Coin Act” https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ197/html/PLAW-115publ197.htm PS From… Read more »
I did say “early intent”– not what eventually got signed into law.
I recall this discussion happening back with the 2020-South Carolina Septima Clark AI$
Major D,
Considering that most of the people all over this planet in general and right here in the USofA in particular will never even know that these coins exist, the Mint could have put the Menendez brothers on there and gotten away with it. Just IMHO, with a rather liberally sprinkled touch of tongue in cheek.
Yikes!
NOTE: Click on the image of the basketball trading card to see the Menendez brothers pointed out in their prime seats at courtside during the time between the parents’ murders and the sons’ arrests.
Now that the Mint has removed the bronze medal commemorating law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 from its website, any semblance that is has any integrity at all is gone completely. It can put whatever it wants on its coins, even youth dodgeball, which I actually remember fondly. Not that many of us are still interested in what it does.
The “Powers” that be? Thanks Morgan for bringing attention to this latest attempt to rewrite history as some see fit, erasing what actually happened. Is anyone really surprised at what lengths some people’s delusional perception’s can be twisted? After all Vladimir Putin “INVADED” Ukraine, under the guise of protecting the USSR/Russia against Nazis. This bit of history will also end up missing more than likely as Musk will continue with his one armed salutes. “claimed that the Ukrainian government were neo-Nazis committing genocide against the Russian minority in the Donbas, and said that Russia’s goal was to “demilitarise and denazify”… Read more »
I totally agree with you CaliSkier. Though I’d add that the World Tribune article’s take on the insurrection not happening is pure revisionist garbage.
Thanks Major D for noting your view or take on the linked article. After I went back and reread the article, I now understand what you meant by “garbage”. Another, example where I missed seeing the forrest through the trees. Somewhat Onionesque, except not satire, just very skewed, one sided, short sighted, pea brained, ignorant, and or narrow minded or lack thereof? Definitely one should always fact check or search for multiple sources of information on any given topic, before deciding what you are seeing, what you believe, understand or think you understand … This statement could have or should… Read more »
AWESOME list and reasoning, Caliskier. I’ve known you to hit the bullseye so many times before, but in this instance you’ve managed to split the arrow already in the target. Kudos, my friend!
My favorite line from the movie “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb”:
“Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the War Room!”
The price on the January 6th Capitol Police and Insurrectionist US Mint Bronze Medal will literally now sky rocket on the secondary market! Too bad the boat was missed on that “Golden Opportunity”? For now and not sure how long, one can still see the obverse and reverse images in the U..S. Mints “Image Library”(link below). My guess, is that will also mysteriously “vaporize” in the coming week? “United States Capitol Police and Those Who Protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 Bronze Medal” PS For now if you scroll down a little ways, it is sandwiched between the… Read more »
CaliSkier,
If I remember correctly how these Medals work, a copy of the Gold version of this January 6 Defenders of the Capitol Medal has been given to the Smithsonian Institution to be kept there on permanent display. As it is, the Mint seems to have managed to perform a disappearing act with the Bronze versions of the Medal. While thereby eliminating the possibility of any members of the American public from ever acquiring one of these, it won’t do a thing to erase the event from memory.
The Secretary of Treasury can stop the minting and issuance of the American Innovation coins.
He does Not need an executive order.
He does Not need an act of congress.
All the Secretary has to do is direct the Mint to Not mint or issue a coin as he deems appropriate.
The American Innovation coins are no exception.
Sure. Congress is a puppet and won’t care or act if its power is usurped by the Executive Branch. Same goes for SCOTUS- the Constitution and Separations of Power be damned! It’s whatever the King wants.
Cag, do you have any fresh bait? Mine is getting stale.
Nevermind, I’m trying to be a good boy…
Collectively the American Innovations coins have Lost $27.0million since inception.
Either the American Innovation coins will be Eliminated or the price will have to be Increased Significantly..
How is it that you don’t have a job with the Trump administration yet?
I can sense a disturbance in the force young padawan. Remember please: THINK: * T: Is It TRUE? * H: Is It Helpful? * I: Is It Inspiring? * N: Is It Necessary? * K: Is It Kind? No instigating or taking this to a new political attack please. This can of worms is currently still sort of sealed. My post and I’m sure Morgan’s as well, was not intended to be inflammatory in nature. Mine unfortunately did have a certain tone, I apologize and really don’t want to start a back and forth regarding “Red” this and “Blue” that.… Read more »
CaliSkier,
We’re very fortunate to have someone with your inclination and ability to help quiet our occasionally volatile emotions, to be able to have your finger on the pulse of the site and to know when it might need calming. Thank you.
Now I’m wondering can the “Powers” that be, erase, edit, or make page 30 go away from the U.S. Mint 2023 Annual report? That page has a picture with a caption detailing the “Congress Gold Medal – Issued December 2022 United States Capitol Police and Those Who Protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021”. Link below to the US Mint 2023 Annual Report. Ponder…(pg 30)
https://www.usmint.gov/content/dam/usmint/reports/2023-Annual-Report.pdf
Let’s watch and see.
Major D and CaliSkier,
I know this may sound disheartening but it’s my guess they can do whatever they want. They don’t even have to take the heat or the hit for it; they can always say “We had our orders”. Now, I know I’ve heard that somewhere before.
They could’ve at least had him enjoying a nice bottle of wine. Surely there must be one small vineyard somewhere in Cali., no?
Or perhaps an image of him in “Martha’s Vineyard”? Then there is also this artists image made exclusively from apples.
Deliciously cool, whether red or golden.
CaliSkier,
Isn’t it amazing that someone would think to create a piece of art using apples! Thanks for sharing that, my friend.
The power of imagination, Craig, seems to have no bounds or limits.
Seigniorage Scam… (I do Not think Scott Bessent will do this accounting gimmick.) It is now March. The US debt limit is now $36.1 trillion. The House budget resolution proposes a $4.0 Trillion debt limit increase. The Secretary of the Treasury has the authority to mint and issue a $1 Trillion platinum coin. The Federal Reserve may not accept the coin. If a $1 trillion platinum coin is minted, issued and received by the Federal Reserve, the Mint will generate nearly $1 Trillion in seigniorage. Why Seigniorage Scam? If implemented, U.S. taxpayers could lose over $1 Billion due to Seigniorage.… Read more »
This $1 trillion coin is a joke, don’t you know?
a bit more than a joke, it was raised by economists as part of a ‘brain storm’ of ways to bypass the debt limit, but was never seriously considered. it was only when the public heard about it that they started wondering if it could actually be done legally (answer: yes), how big would it be, who would they put on it, etc. then it morphs into people thinking that the government is actually planning to issue it, and what a travesty it would be, representative of the evils of government, etc. this is a good example of how conspiracy… Read more »
c_q and Major D,
I’m not sure I understand how this would work. The Mint produces all of the nation’s coins and then sells them to the Federal Reserve at face value. If the Mint made a 1 Trillion Dollar coin the Federal Reserve would have to buy it from the Mint for 1 trillion dollars worth of paper money, so where and/or what is the net gain for the government as a result of this transaction?
in short, the government can issue coins as needed and credits the asset side of the ledger with the face value, even though the actual cost to make the coin is much less (this is ‘seignorage’). in practice the government doesn’t actually spend coins directly, they are sent to the federal reserve to hold for eventual distribution to banks. as the banks order coins from the fed they pay cash for the coins which are then shipped out and the government gets the cash proceeds. however, no bank would ever order a $1tn coin, so it isn’t clear the fed… Read more »
c_q,
Many thanks for the elucidation, my friend. While I definitely understand the process better now thanks to your explanation, I’m still left believing that this trillion dollar coin fol de rol amounts to no more than the usual shell game as played by the government when it prints a trillion dollars’ worth of fiat currency with nothing more to back it up than the usual fairy dust.
What are the Stakeholders in this process?? What stake do they have and why?
Maybe a space is needed – between stake and holder. I’d be in for that – as I’d be happy to be a stake holder to assist in driving a stake through the heart of this wasteful series . JMHO. Turning coins into trinkets 🙁
As I have posted Numerous Times on MNB…
The 750,000 mintage limit on clad half dollars is an Accounting Gimmick…
It’s too bad you can’t go back there. Just because there’s a limit doesn’t mean that’s how many get made.
For CA, we could have had another space themed AI$ with the S[pace Shuttle or the Space Shuttle Orbiter and Rockwell International. UT can lay a claim with Thiokol and the SRB. I guess Florida got first dibs. 🙂
If I were to see this coin image proposal without further explanation I couldn’t help but be inclined to imagine that the number one innovation of California was the art of meditation.
Kaiser,’thanks for illuminating us with your interpretation! However Nepal has beaten us to the proverbial punch! LOL I sincerely appreciate and think we could all use a little enlightenment whilst meditating! A site I came across mentions: “This posture, where Lord Buddha sits with both legs crossed and palms resting on the knees is deeply associated with the moment of enlightenment. It is believed to be the pose Lord Buddha adopted during his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India.” For any that maybe could use or need a potential deep breath and moment of clarity, here is… Read more »
“This posture, where Lord Buddha sits with both legs crossed and palms resting on the knees is deeply associated with the moment of enlightenment.”
The only enlightenment I get from that posture is the deep knowledge that it’s unlikely that I’ll be able to get up without assistance from another person.
Lol, me too.
Rick and REB,
Heck, guys, I can’t even get into that position!
It was indeed my great pleasure to do so, CaliSkier, and you’re very welcome. Incidentally, for my money (just to help tie this into our hobby talk) the most calm, content and peaceful I ever had the opportunity to feel during my many visits to California over the years was when I found myself surrounded by the incomparably majestic ambience of the redwoods. There is really nothing else quite like it anywhere.
I wonder what’s up with the price of gold as of late; it’s clearly not feeling the love.
Gold has spiked from $2000 to $3000 (approximately) in just over a year. That move almost demands a correction. Add to that the hesitation of price moves at even thousand dollar marks and you’ve got a double whammy. I’m just hoping that the support levels mentioned in one of my previous posts hold up
As of February 24, 2025 the price of gold in US Dollars is up 45% year-to-date. Gold’s eight-week win streak ended this week but the rally is likely far from over. Kitco (Feb 28, 2025 6:44 PM) writes, “Despite gold’s biggest weekly decline since the November U.S. elections, analysts remain optimistic about the precious metal’s long-term prospects. The pullback is not entirely unexpected, as many analysts had warned that the market was overcrowded and overdue for a correction.”
For entirely selfish reasons, I want to see gold drop like a rock before March 20; then, head back up; and finally freefall again before May 8.
Care to share the reason?
At near $7k, it’s a challenge. But then again, Mint Gold is “Cheap”….
https://www.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2025-gold-proof-four-coin-set-25EF.html
Rick,
I sure would Not be purchasing the 4 coin proof set…
I figured as much, since you’re more of a single coin(s) advocate?
What, if any coin or set would you purchase or recommend purchasing from ‘the USM direct’?
I’m eying the new ’25 Pt Proof coin, and the ’24 Unc AGE(as Cali mentioned). But that’s just me poking around for fun. Both coins have been struck at 65% of their mintage limits based on sales vs remaining inventory(my non-pro calc)…
Not a priority of mine anyway, my wallet’s on strike…
Rick,
“What, if any coin or set would you purchase or recommend purchasing from ‘the USM direct’?”
The 1 oz. American Gold Eagle Proof
The 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle Proof
I would Much prefer purchasing both IF Gibson raises pricing for Gold Before Launch.
The Mint’s Gold grid matrix will be changed either before Gibson is relieved of her position or After.
I would Much prefer Before…
As a salesperson repeatedly told a potential customer at the jewelry counter at Macy’s, “As I’ve said, Ma’am, we don’t have any items that are cheaper; we do have some that are less expensive!”
March 20: https://www.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2025-gold-proof-four-coin-set-25EF.html
May 8: https://www.usmint.gov/american-buffalo-2025-one-ounce-gold-proof-coin-25EL.html
Rich,
Better check that 45% YTD figure.
Cag I’m guessing that Rich may have seen this similar AI generated information? “As of February 24, 2025, the price of gold was up 44.97% from the previous year. This means that the price of gold has increased by $910 per troy ounce in the last year”. There is also this other AI generated information. “The spot price of gold is up 41.14% year to date, or by $841.00.” Those I believe are year over year(2/28/24-2/28/25?) vs the following: “So far in 2025 (YTD), the Gold spot price index has returned an average 7.66%.” I get 6.96% up YTD in… Read more »
CaliSkier, “Curious what your calculations say Cag and or what numbers you use to get the percentage up number in your calculations for year to date in 2025 and year over year as well as from which dates to which dates???” GLD uses LBMA. The United States Mint uses LBMA. I use LBMA. Rich said “As of February 24, 2025 the price of gold in US Dollars is up 45% year-to-date.” Using December 31, 2024, LBMA AM price (No PM price) of $2,610.80 and using a corresponding LBMA AM price on February 24, 2025, of $2,940.60 you would have a… Read more »
Cagcrisp, thank you and CaliSkier for calling attention to my erroneous 45% YTD figure and subsequent confusion. I should have referenced the LBMA USD$ PM prices instead to quantify gold’s performance for the year 2024, the first 8 weeks of 2025, and the last week of February 2025, since those are the relevant gold prices used by GLD and the United States Mint. Here are the LBMA USD$ PM Gold prices of interest:
January 2, 2024 = $2,067.55
December 30, 2024 = $2,609.10
January 2, 2025 = $2,646.30
February 24, 2025 = $2,931.90
February 28, 2025 = $2,834.55
Thanks, cagcrisp, for helping to clear up the apparent confusion of YTD with Y/Y increases in the price of gold.
Just for the fun of it, below see the obverse and reverse of the 6th century BC Croesus Stater, issued by the Kingdom of Lydia (today’s western Turkey). This is apparently the world’s first pure gold coin (previously gold was mixed with silver) and as such represents the beginning of what became known as the gold standard.
Thanks to you also, Rich, for expanding on the explanation of gold’s price drop.
Thanks, DAVESWFL. I was curious as to what may have happened to cause this sudden turn-around in the direction the price of gold had been taking.
The price of knee wraps and braces is the commodity to watch when the Gold Bull takes a break, or when the $ is feeling spry?
The excessive knee-jerk reactions from the usual characters might want to look into some bargains for Ace, Copper-fit, or other aides to help with this sporadic condition. Not to mention, flipping a few on the PM dips for the fun of it!
“The excessive knee-jerk reactions from the usual characters might want to look into some bargains for Ace, Copper-fit, or other aides to help with this sporadic condition.”
Love it! Admittedly, Rick, I’m still working on polishing my part of the act but once it’s up to snuff we’re taking the Rick & Kaiser Show on the road. How about we start with a local warm up down at the Dew Drop Inn in the Tri-County area, then go international in the Komic Kaffee at Berlin’s historic Luftwaffle House.
I read that last Monday Putin sold 100T of physical gold……physical gold at LCSs is more readily available presently as well. Will move up again soon, especially if a Ft Knox audit reveals unexpected results.
I do have to wonder, HarryB, what could possibly have prompted such an impressive display of financial confidence on Putin’s part? Might there in fact be something extraordinarily celebratory in the offing, shall we say?
Please, please, guys & gals – stop using the reply button to respond to comments made many hours to many days ago. It is very difficult to locate those new comments when they appear buried amongst over 100 comments. please just use the “join the discussion “ box so your comment will appear at the bottom of the discussion. I value everyone ’s opinion, so I like to read all comments, but it is so frustrating trying to find the new comments when we go from 117 to 118 posts. Using “join the discussion “ box at the end of… Read more »
Not a bad idea at all, DaveSWFL. I could see where replies get lost in the long threads.
Real coin NEWS…..
Just received BU 2025-D cents!!!!! U$ua| prooflike
They’re out there kids….
Oh, coincidence or POTUS favorite I got them at
McDonalds!!!!
Great news JQ. What state are you in?
zero 2025 coinage in SWFL yet
I only got 2 – 2024 nickels so far. Lots of 2024 pennies.
Wow the prices for 2025 Lincoln cent rolls have really dropped from the high prices they had been selling for regularly, since February 25th and prior. They had been selling for roughly $30-$70+ per roll, a full box selling for over $2,100 and now they are going for $20-!25 per roll. Still pretty pricey with boxes(50 rolls) going for way, way less than that $2,100+ max amount.. A perfect example of why one needs to strike when the iron is hot, once a new years coins come out. Of course you need to have the “hook up” to get your… Read more »
This uncanny tendency toward an all or nothing outcome seems to happen with some regularity, John Q. Coinage. Whenever there are any much sought after coins in circulation some folks find oodles of them while others come up completely empty.
Kaiser & Cali
Thanks for your support regarding NOT using the reply feature.
I’ve been laid up with sciatica the last few days, so I’ve had the time to search for your replies, Kaiser – it wasn’t easy, but I think I got to read them all.
Maybe I should change my handle to “Please use the Join the Discussion box”
Cali,
Those early prices for 2025 Lincoln cents – RIDICULOUS
You’re quite welcome, DaveSWFL; it’s indeed my pleasure to be helpful and lend a hand in this matter in whatever way I possibly can. Believe me, my friend, I am more than a little acquainted with the relentless scourge that is sciatica; I’ve had it on and off now, but mostly on, for well over sixty years. All I can say is ouch and double ouch. There have been occasions when I’ve been effectively paralyzed by the indescribable pain. The only thing I’ve ever felt that was more excruciating was when I passed a kidney stone; they couldn’t get enough… Read more »