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Numismatic News and Blog Headlines – Dec 4, 2008

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Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read...

Gold Proof American Buffalo 1/4 Ounce Coin Sold Out

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The U.S. Mint 2008-W American Buffalo Gold Proof one-quarter ounce coin sold out on Wednesday. The bullion coin joins a moving fleet of other...

Platinum and Silver Fall Slightly, Gold Down 1.6%

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Precious metals moved lower Wednesday along with oil as the U.S. dollar climbed against other world currencies. New York silver, gold and platinum...

Platinum Eagle Uncirculated Coins Sold Out

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American Eagle platinum uncirculated coin, smallAll 2008-W American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated coins have been sold, according to the United States Mint online store.

The one ounce version was the final size remaining after the 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 and 4-coin set sold out earlier -- the 1/2 ounce platinum just last week. The one ounce moved to the "product is not available" category Wednesday morning.

Collectors have watched the series closely since the Mint reduced its coin prices on November 13 and also announced the elimination of several hundred coins from its 2009 numismatic portfolio, including all options of the American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins.

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PNG Offers Rewards, Security Tips After California Coin Dealer Burglaries

(Fallbrook, California) – The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is offering rewards for information leading to the recovery of rare coins and paper money stolen...

Presidential Dollar Stats: Martin Van Buren $1 Coins Mark Low

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Minting of Presidential $1 Coins have hit a new low, according to the latest production figures by the United States Mint. The series, which...

Obama “Commemorative Coins” Advisory Issued by US Mint

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) on Monday released an articulate statement cautioning that President-elect Barack Obama "Coins" are not rare investments. In part, PNG President...

Civil Rights Commemorative Silver Dollar Becomes Law

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President Bush is two for two, signing two coin bills into law on two consecutive days. The president signed the "Civil Rights Act of...

Gold Advances with Silver as Oil Falls

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The U.S. dollar on Tuesday lost steam, and helped gold recover from its biggest previous day session decline since March. That, despite another day...

Royal Canadian Mint Launches New Web Site

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The Royal Canadian Mint launched a new web site visitors are sure to appreciate. The Mint's old Flash-based site was great for challenging the...
U.S. Mint images of the 2027 Kennedy Wheelchair Basketball Half Dollar obverse and reverse

US Mint Unveils 2027 Kennedy Half Dollar

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The United States Mint has unveiled the designs for its 2027 half dollar, featuring a new portrait of President John F. Kennedy and a...