What do Homer Simpson, the Olympic games, Elvis Presley, and Superman have in common? They’ve all been featured, or will soon be featured, on coins. This year’s annual National Coin Week, April 20-26, 2025, explores the fascinating ways pop culture influences money.
The nonprofit American Numismatic Association (money.org), based in Colorado Springs, Colo., has sponsored National Coin Week since 1924. This year’s theme is "Iconic Change: Pop Culture & Coins Unite!"
"Coins are not just money," explained Thomas J. Uram of Pennsylvania, president of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). "They’re pop culture time capsules. From superheroes to sci-fi, sports legends to blockbuster movies, coins have captured the icons we love. National Coin Week 2025 celebrates the surprising ways money and pop culture come together."
This year, the United States Mint will begin producing collectible coins and medals featuring three iconic DC superheroes "who reflect American values and culture," according to the Mint. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will be the first characters featured.
"In recent years, other countries have produced coins depicting pop culture themes, such as Homer Simpson on coins struck by the Perth Mint for Tuvalu; Harry Potter, John Lennon, and Paddington Bear featured on various coins made by the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom; and Elvis Presley on coins for Gibraltar made by the Dublin Mint," said Kim Kiick, American Numismatic Association executive director.
"Many countries including the United States produce coins for the summer and winter Olympics as well as other sporting events. The U.S. has also made coins honoring basketball, baseball, and Jackie Robinson," she said.
Various contests and activities are taking place during National Coin Week, including one presented by ANA President Uram. Those who correctly identify all the Mint engraver initials on a challenge coin produced by Uram will be entered into a drawing. Prizes include gold and silver coins. Learn more about the contest at money.org/ncw-challenge-coin-contest.
"Money is history you can hold in your hands. Each coin and banknote ever produced has a story to tell, from the first ancient coins struck 2,600 years ago to coins and currency made today around the world," explained Uram. "National Coin Week is the perfect time to celebrate the history and learn the stories."
Observed every third week of April, National Coin Week was established a century ago to attract the general public to the enjoyable hobby of coin collecting. For additional information about the observance and related educational activities for children and adults, visit NationalCoinWeek.org.
About American Numismatic Association
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs, to include its museum, library, publications, conventions and webinars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit money.org.
GLD just Closed at Another All Time Closing High.
GLD closed at $297.93 (24×5 trading may cause price variation).
Congratulations in regards to your GLD holdings cag. BAM(as you’ve said before).
Last April, one year ago, who could’ve imagined that GLD would close at near $300? Wow. Same thing on the physical side.
Are you surprised? I am.
Rick,
I am surprised by the rapidity of the move.
I always thought Gold:Silver ratio would exceed 100:1 when all baby boomers were gone. This soon and the reason are both surprising to me.
TEST
Well E1, It’s good to see that he still likes Women ✓
“Priceless” I just hope Disney don’t get the “DC” movie rights.
Rick,
Maybe we will get to see Super Woman!
From the looks of this, he’ll need super powers. Thanks a bunch. You made my day!!!
You’re Welcome Darrell !
Excellent Video on a coin website…what else you got? Turn us on, man!
Trashed
An avid collector of Nasi war memorabilia. He doesn’t see anything wrong with it and claims it is history. He just likes the stuff. Really? And, he knows how to treat a stripper too. Wow!
An interesting cocoon for a tycoon. The second-hand smoke must have driven his neighbors nuts. But I don’t think he cared. Much like you and your incessant habitual posts.
Mikkey Dee, hummmm? Now we’re getting somewhere. Is this where you came up with Major D? Now I get it. Lemmy’s wingman. Good cop poster/bad cop poster = same person. Got it.
“Quite Fortunate.” Really?
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I just got an email from Google claiming that someone is trying to create a profile related to my e-mail address. Hmmmmm.
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It Superman! Mild mannered reporter, Clark Kent….
Cali, Just for you buddy. The best one I could find. Happy Friday Nite!
Long Live Rock…..
pete
…and Rock and Roll Girls
Used to see Lemme holding court at the Rainbow on Sunset Strip, quite a character….
He partied hard. But, that mole….
Cali = Rockstar
How and when do these “Mule” anomalies get created. I’m guessing you’d have to have a reverse dime die and cent die obverse mounted in a press, then make a strike or two, then promptly mount the proper die pair and continue? Then you have to sneak out the fabricated error, hidden, in an “inconspicuous”, location? Currently at $11,500 with 29 bids and 50 days to go. Over on GC, “Mint Error 2001-D Lincoln Cent Muled with 10C Reverse Die PCGS MS-65 RD” Next question is, how do these coins then enter the market without raising “Red” flags either with… Read more »
What’s the face value of the coin? One cent? Ten cents? Eleven cents? Nine cents (10 cents minus 1 cent)? Or, is it valueless?
Is there a reserve for the coin on the GC auction? If I paid $78,000 for the mule, unless I’m hard up for cash, I’m not taking less than $78k this time around.
You bring up a good point Reb? It would be interesting to know how the graders or owners go about giving these “mules” a denomination? Since the denomination of the cent and dime are on the reverse, it would appear they use the obverse “design” as the determining factor(?) when assigning a denomination? On the Sacagawea “mules” they are designated as “quarter” mules vs $1 mules. In that instance the Denomination of quarter dollar is on the obverse and one dollar on the reverse. No date, however 2000 was the first year of the Sacagawea $1’s and the coins were… Read more »
“Cime” – lol.
Stack Bowers had a theory on the Sacagwea Quarter Mule. Wikipedia in the Mule (Coin) page has a similar theory. Thousands of mule coins were created. The error was discovered and a search for the defective coins was made. Not all of the defective coins were found before they were released. The confusing thing is there are 3 die pairs. It was also suggested elsewhere the first one was a mistake. The others were copy-cats.
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-9I8QX/2000-p-sacagawea-dollar-muled-with-a-statehood-quarter-ms-67-ngc
Thanks VinnieC,
Very interesting.
I bought a 2001 double struck dime/cent in 2006. The value of this is only up about 20% since I bought it. I call this one an eleven cent piece.
Reverse
These were struck dimes which went through and were restruck with cent dies. There was evidently a bag of these that went through because I’ve seen quite a few of these.
Nice! I used to see some at Fred Weinberg’s booth at coin shows. Quite spectacular.
Fred is a great guy. I picked up a clipped planchet Morgan (21) cheep at his auction. Paid maybe $23 6y ago. Worth a lot more nowadays. Wish he hadn’t retired, but as I did I can’t blame him
@JQC I picked up a lot of lesser errors at his E-Bay when he retired. Look like you got a deal as well.
Yeah his retirement sales has great variety. Still waiting on a 55/55 but I want proof….
Well, I bought. BAG of 2000P Mass State Quarters ($1,000!!} back in 2000. Oh my! Worth what $1,200-300, sealed they not longer make $1k bags, mint sealed, maybe an error expert might want to take a flyer. So friggi heavy…could have should have got 3 AGEss
moronic or ironic….maybe clad will rise in value
JQC,
If clad turns out to be a bummer investment, at the very least you’ll be the most popular guy at every honky tonk bar with a juke box. The gals will love for having all those quarters to feed the box. Every cloud has a silver (or clad) lining!
I think it’ll hold its value, depending on how one chooses to value it?
That coin sold again just 7 mos ago for $51,600, a $26k loss for that $78k dude. With a long 7 weeks until the hammer drops, it’ll give some error enthusiasts time to think about it. Only one other mule like this one is known(so far), and it’s a nicer one at MS66. I think the coin will bounce back, some.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more out there, maybe former Director Jay Johnson has one in his treasure chest?
For any “Cent” collectors that also have “Enquiring” minds, here’s a link to Mint Error News regarding the five known examples of the noted error above. They all were “fabricated” at Philadelphia and Denver Mints, between 1993 and 2001. “Lincoln Dime Mule Census”
https://minterrornews.com/features-4-14-22-lincoln-dime-mule-census.html
When do we get the Lady Gaga buck$, or maybe Flaming Lips Nickels
I’ll believe these mule coins are “errors” when Joe Blow from Kokomo finds one in his change from Wendy’s. These are not errors, they are intentionally manufactured to produce huge profit scams. Someone at the mint is playing games and needs to be caught.
If there is a way this could actually occur, the director needs to come forth with an explanation.
I agree. I have zero interest in collecting any of these scam coins.
I have huge interest in these scam coins, but I will never afford one. So really the subject is academic.
Even the 2008 ASE with reverse of 2007 is rather pricy for me. Technically they call that one a variety rather than a mule. There was about 47,000 of those struck. ended up going for the 2014 Britannia / Horse Mule. I still can’t seem to get ahold of the 2008 “dateless” 20p. There are supposed to be 50,000 to 200,000 of them out there.
Most of what I collect is the oddities. I think the only think I’ve ever found is a feeder finger die scratch. The 2021-D Morgan I got with the big divot may or may not have been a strike through. Otherwise I end up paying a premium. I did get a V75 ASE which I would consider an officially sanctioned manufactured rarity. I ignored the V75 AGE and placed all my effort in the ASE on opening day.
I received a few of those 2008 ASE’s with the reverse of the 2007 ASE from a mint order. I ‘used’ to buy ASE’s in quantity and was fortunate to have received any of those varieties or errors. All mine are still in OGP. Sometimes one gets lucky. Cheers
Congrats!
I think that one was a legit mistake/error(but who knows?), and have held their value nicely. Just don’t forget to leave a note with your heirs about the significance of that ‘variety’.
I used to play the OGP quantity game as well, not anymore. Raw bullion in quantity seems to be a better ‘investment’ for me. And, just like the Indices game, timing is key if a trade is considered.
Rick,
Way ahead of you buddy, as I put a note inside each indicating that back in 2008.
I haven’t bought any ASE’s, in quantity or individually, from the mint for a few years now. I just think it’s a losers game to pay $91-$95 for one when Ag is selling in the low $30’s. Now, if you are a collector trying to keep the series complete, that’s a different animal entirely. Cheers
Nice haul @Craig, Congratulation!
VinnieC, I just checked a couple places online and saw they are asking $550 for those coins in original packaging. Graded MS70 they are selling for over $1K. I’m glad you brought that particular coin up in your previous post! Cheers
Again, how does a $.25 cent obverse die intended for the Statehood quarter program, even end up getting mated with a first year of release, reverse of a $1 dollar in the first place? Why or how could that even be possible. Just seems like such a far fetched idea IMO that a die worker, would be working on 2 different die denominations simultaneously. Then just “lost track” of which pairs were supposed to be mated and whoopsie, they get bundled together, sent off to production and there are no safeguards or physical checks and balances in place, either in… Read more »
On the 2023 extra V pennies, I think the current theory was a CAD error, although some thought it was sabotage. Anyway I I was questioning why the low quantities give the service life of a coin die. I think it was @E1 (or was it @Rick?) that speculated some US Mint employee caught it and took the die out of service, but not before some had escaped. A lot less noticeable than the Sac/Quarter mule. There was also speculation that the Wisconsin Extra Low Leaf and Extra High Leaf was sabotage. The 2008 ASE with the reverse of 2007… Read more »
The Royal Mint seems most prolific with mule coins with the 2012 Britannia/Horse mules and the 2008 no date 20p mule. I think think the 2008 was a find in circulation type of coin. I can only hope the USM would make more goofs like that. Instead I have just hope for the tow coin die striking each other without an planchet in between.
Cali,
Bob Ross, one of the all-time greats. Yes, “Just Happy Little Accidents.”
Cheers
on 03/25/2025 I posted the following:
“I’ve long advocated the United States Mint getting out of the Gold selling business.
No Gold bullion sales. Period.
No Gold numismatic sales. Period.
I would be Shocked if sales reported today for American Gold Eagle Proofs were anything but Weak.
Shocked….”
Fast forward to now…
Costco is selling more ounces of Gold than the United States Mint is selling.
The tariffs specifically exempted bullion.
It was Not silver bullion that the exemption was targeting…
The Mint did a pretty good job when circulating coinage was all that they had to worry about minting. Pic below ⇊. Let that one settle in for a sec…
Costco is a buyer of USM AGE’s, lots of them. Costco will then sell them to their customers, just like APMEX does.
The Mint will continue selling Bullion to the AP Bulksters, and the Mint will continue to sell Numismatic Gold coinage, Period. The misinformation out there, such as “The Numismatic Product Division is being targeted for complete elimination”, is the ravings of a Blank with a Chip.
Rick,
I agree, the US Mint produces and sells a variety of products: circulating coins, precious metal coins, numismatic products, National Medals, and some other products. “Precious metal coins” are gold, silver, platinum and palladium coins in Proof and Uncirculated (for collectors) and Bullion (for investment). I assume, the “Numismatic Product Division” is in charge of the “numismatic products,” which include Proof Sets, Uncirculated Sets, Commemorative coins, and other special editions.
With 544 Numismatic Products currently available at the Mint, which is flat-out ridiculous imo, a change is in order and long overdue.
There will be cuts, and programs will end, but others will begin(like the kid-sport quarters?), so we’ll see what happens with that program? Same with the ASE’s, too many varieties…
As far as a complete elimination coming to the Numismatic Product Division? It ain’t so.
Do kids even use money anymore? My so. Is 25 never uses change, carries linked $3 in Wallet. Hope so, but….did he basketball commems bring in folks, baseball, nope Superman not bloody likely, first kids are not into Superman, boomers as Cag notes are getting old, me no desire or even %, but I’m very old school. Now to watch Bonanza….
Yeah John Q., we’re a Company of Forgotten Men.
Yup…. Love rattling cages though
I think that the 1795 Gold coin above was/is the first $5 coin that the Mint made, just a guess, not mine, and worth a LOT.
Who knows for sure what’s next for the Mint. The 1C is still on the chopping block imo, just not yet.
We might see a new Director soon.
Who will it be? The Sky’s the Limit ⇊……
Aerojet Rocketdyne – Say “Good Nite.” Blue Horizon – Say “Good Nite.” Virgin Galactica – Say “Good Nite.” Orbital ATK – Say “Good Nite.” The new private era in space propulsion is here and everyone else has been left behind.
I’m always amazed how many folks don’t even look at the night sky. The Hubble and JWT are providing breath taking photos for us to enjoy.
What a coin. Maybe a 2026 restrike none of us can get will be issued w the remaining missing 7k FHG. Everything appears fluid with DOGE and Misk but if the mint makes money perhaps they concentrate on other than Invention dollars or other such weak sellers. A lot of dead weight @ USM website. Rick, that yours!?
I was referring to Gold bullion from the Mint.
Costco is selling more Gold bullion than the U.S. Mint is selling Gold bullion.
By far the most Gold bullion that Costco is selling is non U.S. Gold.
56 days ago… AKBob said: “Mr Cag, I’ve been doing some reading about the possibility of President Trump doing a Gold Reevaluation (GRA) as currently, the U.S. has $11 Billion in Gold priced at 42.22 per ounce. If the GRA happens and gold is reevaluated it would be worth $750 Billion at today’s current spot price. This would give us, the U.S. well over $700 Billion plus extra money. This is something that many people have talked about over the years and has been something they have wanted to happen. What is your take on this? I’m curious as to… Read more »
Back in the day Swiss Francs were a top dog I currency trading. Gold is the top,dog these days Trump reevaluating Au at $3,000 an Oz. Or maybe $30,000 z….. victims of gain, stocks, silver, Pt & Pd, CDs, etc. and where did the $1,000,000,000,000 lost in the Market….. GO! Shorts…. Hmmm
Back in the day Swiss Francs were a top dog In currency trading. Gold is the top, dog these days Trump reevaluating Au at $3,000 an Oz. Or maybe $30,000 z….. victims of gain, stocks, silver, Pt & Pd, CDs, etc. and where did the $1,000,000,000,000 lost in the Market….. GO! Shorts…. Hmmm
Been going on for over a century! Thank you, Federal Reserve…
… and President Nixon (1971, that’s when the dollar devaluation really started accelerating).
The US dollar has lost over 96% of its value since 1913. Today’s dollar would be worth less than 4 cents back in 1913, when the (private) Federal Reserve took over the US Banking system.
I would be remiss not to include FDR in 1934 and the devaluation of the US dollar (Executive Order 6102 and the Gold Reserve Act of 1934).
I always have to chuckle when folks talk about how ‘strong’ our dollar is. Yeah, it only takes 65,000 to 100,000 of them to purchase a nice car/SUV today!
When the first FRN were issued in 1914 payments in Gold were there.. as with the first small size FRNs…. Then FDR and Depression killed Au for the people, for years..
Interesting that platinum is now more expensive than palladium!
What a roller coaster palladium has been.
Getting back to the topic of this article, the premise of Pop culture influencing money seems a bit flaky. The ANA president states, “Coins are not just money”… Coins are “history you can hold in your hand.” JP Morgan once stated, “Gold is money, everything else is credit.” So I ask, is it the “Power of Pop Culture in Coins” or is it the “Power of Gold in Coins”? E 1 ??
Craig, super cool you scored some of those Mint direct 2008 W reverse of 2007 ASE’s! Reminds me of when I began reading Mint News Blog back in 2008 and started shopping EBay and US Mint products. I was late to the party(Michael Zielinski’s website and article) however decided to order a few of those 2008 W ASE’s, hoping that somehow, some way, I’d get lucky. Of course if you remember those coins were all shipped in the initial days or weeks of release and none of the latter shipments were lucky enough to receive them. Also Sharks2th interesting coin(cent… Read more »
Cali, I reposted “GTG” over at the CCAC article ↗↗…
“GTG” 2.0. Guess The Grade, a 1968-D 50C coin. Let’s try again, shall we? Rick, you said a week ago: “Shark, since you brought up the 40% 1968-D Half, you piqued my interest a bit, as I’ve been on the lookout for all 8 of the Silver coins from 1964-70 in the crusty/crackled toned varieties(5 so far). The ’68-D is one of the higher minted coins, but it doesn’t have a P-minted sibling, same thing with the ’69-D, and ’70-D coins. My ’68-D toner below, is the mildest toned coin of the the group. A couple of questions for anyone:… Read more »
BTW, Rick your coin was previously given a MS66 by Caliskiers, “Coin Mafia Grading Company(CMGC) and they are known to be “tough” handing out grades, with out “paying for it”, if you know what I mean? My deductive judgement has now upgraded this coin to a MS67! PS Guido, who does things “old school”, will be by later with his hickory “Louisvile”, to massage your knees if this is going to end up splitting hairs at a MS66+! ROFLMAO
Looks like he cut above his lip shaving… 67
Cali, the 11 cent coin is a reeded dime and dime planchet. It was struck as a dime then refed and struck with cent dies. As for the 2008 ASE with 2007 reverse, I used to order 5 every year back then. I did order some later in the year and got 2 of the 2007 reverse ones. My theory on those is they used up the old reverse dies with the new obverse dies. Since the 07Rev were likely struck first, they were at the bottom of the pile when sent out. If they struck about 6k coins from… Read more »
Congratulations Sharks2th on also being fortunate enough to have received a couple of the 2008 W Reverse of 2007 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles! That coin and a 1995 W Proof ASE are 2 coins I’d love to add to my convocation of eagles! Thanks for the additional information about the Eagles and your, $.11 “Dent”! For any wanting a refresher or new to collecting, in regards to the 2008 W Reverse of 2007 American Silver Eagles, here is a link to NGC, which also includes pictures as well as an additional link at the bottom, to the Coin World piece… Read more »
Cali, I missed out on the 95W because I had planned a trip to Europe that year, my first and only time overseas. I didn’t have the extra 1k for the gold set due to the once in a lifetime vacation that year. I did recently get a proof 69 of the 95W to complete my ASE proof set. Being 30 years older than I was in 95, I finally could afford to get that 95W. I have 1 or 2 empty OGP for the 95W Eagle set, but I never did get the 4 gold coins to go with… Read more »
Also Cali, the 11 cent coin I have is ungraded. I would grade it MS63 or higher.
We could make the kids learn math for giving change on a purchase. If you are owed 1 cent in change and overpay in whole dollars by 1.01, with the elimination of the cent and nickel and return of a 3 cent coin, you would get 3 quarters, 2 dimes and 2 three cent coins in change. That may be a stretch for some cashiers to figure out. We would have to add Artificial Intelligence to the cash registers to tell the cashier how many of each coin makes the correct change. Example – You owe 3.99 and give the… Read more »
Not to worry – AI has your back!
My complaint is the kids don’t even punch in the right amount tendered. into the cash register which should tell them how much change is due
I,like giving a Fifty center and watch the fun, or a $usan BA $1…manager to counter…
Taco Bell workers easily confused
Make sure you understand the difference between inflation and devaluation when assessing the dollar.
I reference devaluation of the USD.
Correct me if I’m wrong Cag. Inflation is a rise in the price/cost of living, goods or services for us “consumers” and devaluation is our dollars having less monetary value or buying power? If I’m correct, we appear to be”Pressing Our Luck” and have “Stopped” on a “Double Whammy” currently. No whammies, No Whammies….STOP!
CaliSkier says
“Correct me if I’m wrong Cag. Inflation is a rise in the price/cost of living, goods or services for us “consumers” and devaluation is our dollars having less monetary value or buying power?”
I would give you an A- on your definitions.
I would remove the “-” if, when posting about devaluation, you had included the word deliberate.
The devaluation of a currency is an intentional action.
What about negligent devaluation…..
The devaluation of the USD vs. Gold is deliberate.
Since February 27, 2017, there has been an 80.4% positive inverse relationship between the USD and Gold pricing.
That means 19.6% of the time Gold moves in the same direction as USD.
As gold is mainly based on dollar prices, the devaluation goes hand in hand w a rise in gold. More $ less Au….. not sure of the endgame with devaluation of the $ more overseas sales, tariff$…?
Gold is down, gold silver ratio is down, dollar is down, silver is up. What does this all mean? Mostly nothing. One day does not make a trend. Take the rest of the day off and get some fishing in. It will be good for all of us… except the fish.
Bingo
Amamos La Vida – Accept
VinnyC said: “The 2008 ASE with the reverse of 2007 I mentioned before was said to have involved 15 reverse die. This was also less noticeable than the Sac/Quarter mule. It almost seem to be treated as a “nothing special, we meant to do that”.” Interesting, as the market I feel has kind of had a similar reaction. Although these coins do fetch a pretty good premium, they appear IMO to be slightly under recognized and under valued on the secondary market. One can either pick up a MS69 2008 W Reverse of 2007 for around $400 if patient or… Read more »
You’re right on that Cali. I’ve actually picked up a few more of the 08/07Rev over the years. I’ve paid in the 350-450 range for ogp or 69s (mostly around 400 as you state). For many years this was the second lowest ASE until the 19S Enhanced came along. The 08/07Rev is still the 3rd lowest mintage ASE so it’s still a key date for a set.
Sharks2th, thanks for sharing your recollection on your trip to Europe and I think foregoing that 1995 W 5 coin set with the 4 gold and 1 silver Eagle in order to do so, was the right choice! I doubt anyone was bored, so if you have more stories to share, let er’ rip! Also, Cag thanks for the A-, as based on my past guesses over the years on different topics, questions, interpretations, that was one of my better ones. LOL Cheers
With all the chatter about the 1995-W ASE, I decided to hit the safe space and check out my 30-year-old friend. I have to admit that I went in with a bit of trepidation after witnessing clouds on some of my ’90s silver commems. I opened the box … slowly cracked the latch on the red 10th Anniversary case … and …?!?!? Much to my delight, five shiny coins looked back at me as pretty as the first day I saw them. Wow, was I relieved! The presentation was nice. It made me wish for two things: 1) that the… Read more »
Thanks for the share Reb! I agree with your wishes and it’s a shame those 2 wishes were unable to come to fruition. Your comment generated one flash in the pan thought. The U.S. Mint and Director David Ryder missed the boat and a “Golden” opportunity in 2021 IMO for the 35th Anniversary. At least 2 additional and possibly more “Limited Edition Eagle” sets for 2021 could have been issued IMO for this 35th Anniversary transition. I think they could have absolutely made a “Huge Splash” with a Type 1 “Conclusion Set” and possibly Type 2, “Innaugural Set”? The Type… Read more »
Ooooh, I love that ASE-D proof idea. How many Denver precious metal proofs have there been? I believe the 1984 Olympic coin is the only one in gold.
REB, I think you are correct about there being only one Denver mint precious metal Proof produced, the 1984-D $10 Gold Olympic Proof. As an aside, you might find this old US Mint Press Release on Mint Marks of interest: Mint Marks Restored to Coins (US Mint Press Release, January 4, 1968)The 1968 United States coins, which carry mint marks for the first time since the 1964 dated coins, were shown today at the Denver Mint. Miss Eva Adams, Director of the Mint, and Mrs. Marian Rossmiller, Superintendent of the Denver Mint, presided at ceremonies which included the inspection of… Read more »
Interesting and informative. Thanks for the article, Rich.
I wonder in what sections of the country the half dollar was “beginning to circulate more freely”?
I remember and was excited about the return of mint marks and $5, 1968S proof sets. I used to have my dad get me half dollar rolls, all were saved, mostly clad but some Franklins and 64jfks, those were the days….
Thanks for the update, REB. That’s a striking, and valuable set.
Maybe they’ll come up with something like that again, as Cali flashed upon?
To the Mint’s credit, they did produce some decent OGP using solid wood after 1995. Such as the ’08-08-08 set…
The 2009 UHR OGP. The COA is particularly nice in that one…
Even the 2011 25th Anniversary OGP was nice, and has some substance to it…
It wasn’t long after that, that the Mint started downgrading the OGP due to the TPG takeover…
Let’s not forget our “Girlfriends” making up the First Spouse Gold $10 1/2ozer’s Rick. Especially those comprising the “Liberty Subset”!
Indeed Cali,
The same can be said about the Gold Buff’s back then.
Nice wood, with leather-like trimmings. Those were the days…
The memories are making me weep. The Mint has marginally upped its packaging game in the last few years. But nothing compares to what you & Cali posted. It’s hard to sell a customer on a high-end purchase when the packaging looks like a paper bag.
For those that may not make it “Back to the Future”, Rick said in the previous thread: ““GTG”, 1968-D 50C PCGS MS67. Cali, Sharks2th, JQ, Thanks for your input, and a job well done. I did mention this coin and its grade before, but that was weeks ago. It’s not quite there as far as the crackled & tarnished variety that I’m after, but it’ll do just fine for now as it hangs with the MS67 gang of 5(lower left)…” PS Perhaps after reading about Huey Lewis and the News, we could extend the “Power of Love”, after going “Back… Read more »
Yet another thread gets long in the tooth! New contest – which article will receive the most replies??? Not much news, I guess.
Idea – why not pare down the number of offerings from the mint and close West Point and San Fran ? Back in frontier days we needed regional mints. Nowadays, not so much. Loads of duplication, hence , expense. Let Denver do all proofs and run the circulation coins coinage out of Philly.
And for God’s sake, eliminate the cent and nickel. They are totally unnecessary. JMHO
Nice tax day as well……
On topic. Not sure if this was mentioned earlier, but if doing an early rendition of Superman in the early 1930’s as a young boy, what is an appearance of a commercial jet airline doing in the sky on the reverse of this coin? Maybe I am missing something….
Laughing out Loud East Coast Guru! Similar to watching “Airplane” the movie, where they are flying in a “Jet”’airplane, yet throughout the whole movie they use sound effects from a propeller propelled airplane! LOL. You are spot on! “Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1, published in America on April 18, 1938.” “The first commercial jet airplane, the de Havilland Comet, entered service in May 1952. It was built by de Havilland in the UK and was the first jet airliner to fly, first… Read more »
Sharp eye ECG, I believe the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee noticed that too and asked for a proper period aircraft in the final rendition.
Like the rifles being LEFT HANDED on WW1 issue, etc.
Yesterday, both the USD and Gold moved in the same direction. The USD Index rose from 99.64 to 100.22 (up 0.6%), and Gold increased from $3,211.00 to $3,231.10 (up 0.6%).
London, New York, COMEX, Washington, Houston… PS Currently at $3307.10 bid.
U.S. Mint Gold or any gold currently for that matter…. Not to mention groceries! Needs versus wants? My money is on food!
+103.20 Au
+.60 Ag, come on silver hi Ho silver
W/e 04/14/2025
2025 American Eagle Gold Proof 1 oz. 1664 +80
2025 American Eagle Gold Proof ½ oz. 782 +81
2025 American Eagle Gold Proof ¼ oz. 933 +94
2025 American Eagle Gold Proof 1/10 oz. 3327 +261
2025 American Eagle Gold Proof 4 coin set 2013 +24
Gold hit $3,333 at high noon ET, like a charging bull running wild!
Reminder and BEWARE! With gold sky rocketing in price, some may be thinking of buying some gold off the secondary market? Numerous counterfeit offerings on EBay. Also, those can easily be placed into U.S. Mint original government packaging(OGP), also purchased on the Bay, to dupe a buyer into thinking it’s real. People could easily buy these unreal, cheap products from Hong Kong with free delivery, pick up the appropriate packaging off EBay for a less than a $50-$75 total outlay, then sell the product in it’s entirety for $3,000-$3,400 and many would be none the wiser until taking to a… Read more »
Item description from the seller(Hong Kong) is the same on their 2024 1oz and 2024 1/10 counterfeit listing: “20232025 American 1/10th Oz Bullion Statue Of Commemorative Features: Years: The includes years 2023-2025. Type: This is , a popular commemorative Statue of . Weight: The weighs 1/10 ounce (oz), making it a more affordable option for gold investment. Theme: The features the Statue of , and could be a special edition or celebration of the Statue of or a related theme. Reverse: with an American bald , Product Description: 20232025 American 1/10th oz Bullion ,Statue of Commemorative Material: metal Color: as… Read more »
I just reported a few Chinese fakes of a classic series US coins last week on a new Chinese seller and the Bay refused to terminate the listing.
Here is what the Bay said,
“Thanks again for reporting the listing(s) you found.
What happened:
We looked into your report and didn’t find the listing to be in violation of our policy. This determination was made by a customer service agent.
If you reported content that isn’t listed below, we’ll send a separate email once we’ve made a decision. “
Thanks for the heads-up. All the more reason for the Mint to sell to demand so that people aren’t tempted to go to eBay.
If you want to buy gold in OPG from anyone but the U.S. Mint, be certain the seller is a PNG member who guarantees the content and will give you a repurchase guarantee. My LCS is just such a dealer and has been in business for over 30 years in Ft. Myers. Maybe more expensive than eBay, but I sleep well at night.
The mint prefers to gift the middlemen with a cut of the action, while $crewing collectors without millions
Looks like the Mint jumped a few gold price levels today.
The four-coin AGE set is now $7,645, over $455 more than the issue price. I can’t wait to see what this year’s Buffalo will be. Yikes!
Per Cag make it $9,999 and finish the mints death spiral
GLD just Closed at Another All Time Closing High.
22nd of the Year.
GLD closed at $307.48 (24×5 trading may cause price variation).
omg
Gold:Silver ratio closed today at 102:1
On 02/11/2025 I posted:
90:1 currently
In 9 months:
Under 90:1 -130
Over 90:1 +110
Fast forward to today…
In 7 months:
Under 90:1 +275
Over 90:1 -300
Sell in May and go away
I’m guessing over 300 posts before we get a new article. The search is getting tedious…Grrrrr!
Use the find in page feature of your browser and type in the word minute or second or hour, depending on when you last read the blog. That’s how I find the new comments since they don’t all go to the bottom. This is 241.
Beat me to it sharks2th, good job!
Yeah, I’ve had that happen to me before. While typing a comment someone else posts the same before I get finished. It never hurt to have more rather than less info.
DaveSWFL, you can search for new posts easily by doing a “find in page” search in your browser. Ctrl+F on a computer or it is under the three dot menu on my phone. Search for “minute” to find post within the last hour or search for “hour” to find the posts within the last day. Get creative if you want and look for “1 hour” to find posts between 59 minutes and 2 hours old. No point in Grrrring.
Sharks2th and Kia99, thanks for the tip! On my IPhone this works slightly different. In the browser to the top left, opposite the refresh(open circle with arrow) is an icon that looks like a rectangle with two small lines.(see attached picture) You click on that to open. Once this opens, adjacent and left of the small “A” and larger “A”(zoom), opposite the three dots, is an icon that looks like a vertical rectangle with two lines and a magnifying glass. Click on that and a search display/dialogue box opens with your keyboard ready to type an entry to search for.… Read more »
When you can grab the Flowing Hair from my hand you may leave…….
What a great show that was!
Great show, I was in high school and took Kung Fu lessons as a result, got the sheet beat out of e by a 5’3” guy, could break a bone with a finger flick…. Kind of like how Ryder kbroke collectors backs with his signature