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PCGS Expands World Coin Program in China

For its first-ever participation at the annual Beijing International Stamp & Coin Exposition, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) produced special insert labels written in...

Gold Pulls Back, but Gains $12

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Gold lost nearly one-third of its highest peak on Monday, but still gained more than $12 on the day. The announcement of China's massive...

US Mint to Slash Future Coin Products, Offers Last Chance Sale

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The United States Mint announced on Monday that it will discontinue more than 300 coin and medal products in 2009, to include several bullion...

BEP Announces 2009 Intaglio Print Subscription Program: Lincoln Bicentennial Series

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) announced on Monday that it is offering the 2009 Intaglio Print Subscription Program entitled "Lincoln Bicentennial...

ANA Announces 2009 National Coin Week Theme Contest

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The American Numismatic Association is calling on its members to provide the theme for the 86th annual National Coin Week, April 19-25, 2009. The...

ANA Seeking Numismatic Theatre Proposals for Portland National Money Show

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American Numismatic Association members are encouraged to share their creativity and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the 2009...

Royal Australian Mint Shoots for the Stars with Astronomy Coins

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Alongside telescopes looking up into the night sky, the Royal Australian Mint launched its newest collectible coins at a unique event on Friday, 7 November 2008.

2009 $1 and 20 Cent Proof International Year of Astronomy Coins

The Mint joined with the Canberra Astronomical Society to create a night of star-gazing in celebration of the 2009 year set theme which commemorates the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). An amazing light show of local astronomer's photography was also projected across the walls of the Mint building.

"In 2009 the world celebrates the exploration of our universe. It marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's first use of the telescope and recognises his revolutionary discoveries that began modern astronomy," said Janine Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint.

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Bullion & Business Weekend Report – Nov 8

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Precious metals rose slightly for the week, but stocks turned lower. London silver, gold and platinum gained 0.8 percent, 0.2 percent, and 1.3 percent,...

Odyssey Discovers Two More Shipwreck Sites

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Odyssey Marine Exploration has discovered two more shipwrecks in the north Atlantic Ocean, the company announced this week. The Florida-based underwater salvage company filed...

Gold Rises $2, Dollar Retreats

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The U.S. dollar retreated against the backdrop of unexpectedly poorer unemployment numbers reported on Friday. After, New York gold and platinum futures climbed 0.3...
Recommended 2025 US Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Designs

2025 Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Designs Recommended

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The United States Mint revealed over sixty potential designs for commemorative coins that recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps in 2025....