Silver Dollar to Honor U.S. Infantry and Support National Infantry Museum
Perth Mint of Australia Pre-Decimal Coin Collection
The Perth Mint of Australia on the first of
October began offering a historic five-coin collection that contains pre-decimal copper coins struck at The Perth Mint between 1940 and 1964.
Unlike new, commemorative, silver or gold coin products that are common from government Mints, these coins have traveled through many hands and are in choice circulated condition with signs of wear. For these coins, it's about their history. According to the Mint's website,
The Perth Mint began striking pre-decimal coinage on an annual basis from 1940. Producing many millions of copper coins, the historic Mint struck pennies and halfpennies for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the unique King George VI 1946 Shilling.
The five-coin set contains examples of these historic denominations and are encapsulated within a 'Coins of The Perth Mint' presentation folder with information for each coin type.
Gold Falls for Fourth Session, Silver and Platinum Rise
Numismatic Blog and News Headlines for October 14, 2008
The Economy, the Auction Market, and Heritage
Daniel Frank Sedwick Auction, Over $1 Million in Treasure
With World Gold and Silver Coins, Shipwreck Silver and Gold Ingots, Shipwreck Artifacts and even Miscellaneous Coins and Antiques from Colonial Days or Later.
Winter Park, FL — Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC announces the release of their new mail-bid Treasure Auction #4 by catalog and internet. The auction closes November 6.
Highlights of this sale include:
A California Gold Rush-era gold ingot from the S.S. Central America (1857) estimated at $125,000+ and also a gold bar marked with the "En Rada" stamp (Peña-Randa) from the Atocha (1622) estimated at $40,000+;
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The "Golden Fleece wreck" (ca. 1550) Special Research Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna rarities (including the famous 3 reales of 1536 estimated at $10,000+ and many of the finest specimens of the first issues struck in the New World), as well as gold "finger" bars and silver "splash" ingots from the same wreck;
Gold Falls for a Third Session, Silver Up, Platinum Down
PCGS Certifies Hoard of Rare Gold Half Eagles
Commemorative Coin for India’s First Woman Saint, Sister Alphonsa
Bush Signs Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
President Bush on Wednesday signed into law the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 5872). The act authorizes 350,000 silver dollar coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 2010.
H.R. 5872 enjoyed overwhelming support in both parties, passing in the House on April 22 and the Senate on September 27.
Congressman Pete Sessions [R-TX], who is an Eagle Scout with four generations of Boy Scouts in his family, introduced the bill and was thankful it passed.
"From conservation to character building, the Boy Scouts' 100th Anniversary celebrates the highest Scouting ideals of helping others and making communities stronger," said Sessions.
"I believe that a commemorative coin will be an important and influential symbol for Scouts of all ages and raising awareness of the importance of Scouting programs for future generations."
