2008 Centenary of Australian Quarantine $1 Dollar Coin
The Royal Australian Mint has released a special one dollar coin featuring a detector dog on duty to mark the centenary of Australian Quarantine.
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQS) is responsible for protecting Australia’s borders from exotic pets and diseases. AQIS also provides import and export inspection to support access to overseas markets.
The special uncirculated coin acknowledges the work and commitment of AQIS in protecting Australia’s unique environment and our multi-million dollar agricultural and tourism industries. The success of these quarantine practices has resulted in Australia remaining free from many of the world’s worst agriculture pests and diseases.
Proof Platinum American Eagle Coins Officially Launch
Today the United States Mint made their official announcement for the release of 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof coins.
This year's coins mark the last"Judicial Branch" design within the three-year platinum coin series entitled "The Foundations of American Democracy." Starting in 2006, each year celebrated one of the three branches of government.
Along with pricing and design descriptions, which has already been discussed in last week's CoinNews article entitled "2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins and Pricing," the Mint also listed the mintage and product limits for the one-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce and four-coin platinum set.
Die Variety News Magazine is Published: Issue #13 for May/June
Billy G. Crawford's latest bi-monthly issue of Die Variety News magazine is now available online and for free.
The magazine's May/June issue #13 sports, as its title suggests, a variety of interesting coin topics that are sure to please the collector. The numerous descriptive photos within the magazine are great in teaching new collectors about various coin die varieties while keeping experienced collectors well informed.
The magazine has started its third successful year in publication. This latest issue continues its tradition of top die variety news, including subjects on:
- An analysis of the 2004-D Roosevelt Dime
The cover story discusses an apparent double die resulting in "distinct and raised remnants" by Roosevelt's ear.
Royal Canadian Mint Reveals Canadian Treasures at the Gold in the...
Israel’s 60th Anniversary Celebrated with Commemorative Shekel and Ancient Coins
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – May 3
Treasury Green Lights Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin Remake
The United States Mint announced on Friday that Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson has authorized the issuance of a 2009 version of the 1907 ultra-high relief Augustus Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle coin.
According to the U.S. Mint, the 2009 legal tender Saint-Gaudens' designed coin will be:
- Made of 24-karate gold,
- have an unlimited mintage for one year,
- released in only a one-ounce version,
- produced with a business-strike finish, and
- minted only in 2009
The 1907 Augustus Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful gold coins made in the history of U.S. coinage.
Coin and Medal Collector Products for 2008 by the United States...
2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins and Pricing
The United States Mint has set the release date and prices for the 2008 series of American Eagle Platinum Proof coins. The collector proof coins are currently scheduled to go on sale Monday, May 5, 2008.
The limited mintage coins will be available in four sizes with the following weights: One-ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce. There is also a four-coin set containing one coin in each denomination. The one ounce proof coin is priced at $2,299.95.
US Mint Accepting Higher Premiums for Bullion Coin Sales
