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A New $5 Bill Enters U.S. Circulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The first new $5 bill was issued by the Federal Reserve today during a commemorative transaction at President Lincoln's Cottage...

United States Mint Will Recreate Saint-Gaudens Coins

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An example of a Saint Gaudens $20 Double EagleUnited States Mint Director Ed Moy announced plans to bring back Saint-Gaudens' original ultra-high relief Liberty $20 Gold Piece. (An excellent photo of the front and back of such a coin may be seen in the recent Heritage Auction press release, Proof Gold Stars at Heritage’s $10 Million Phoenix ANA Signature Auction.)

The Saint-Gaudens' designed coins are thought by many to be the most beautiful ever minted in the U.S. The collector coin will be made in 24-karat gold and launched in 2009.

 

"We want to spur the highest level of artistic excellence in American coin design," said Director Moy.  "Recreating thousands of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' ultra-high relief Double Eagles will be a defining moment in American coinage."

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Odyssey Discovered Shipwreck Treasure Site Stays Hidden, Judge Orders

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U.S. Judge Mark Pizzo ruled Wednesday that the location of the shipwreck site where 17-tons of Colonial-era gold and silver coins...

Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Joins WorthPoint Corporation

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Goldberg Coins & Collectibles partners with WorthPoint, a social network and search engine for collectors Reston, VA. — WorthPoint Corporation, the premier website...

PNG Warns: Buyer/Seller Beware to Avoid Overpaying, Underselling

Fallbrook, California. — Investors who want to purchase or sell gold or silver coins should avoid “impulse buying” and “uninformed selling,” according to the...

The Arrival of the New Lincoln $5 Bills and Uncut Currency...

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The first new redesigned Lincoln $5 bills will start arriving in banks on March 13. On the same day, the very first $5...

U.S. Mint Increases Price for American Buffalo Coin

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The United States Mint has increased the price of the 2008 American Buffalo Celebration Coin. The 24-karat buffalo coin first went on sale February...

Mint Kicks Off Collector Coins for Centenary of Rugby League

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Australian Centenary of Rugby League CoinsThe Royal Australian Mint joined the celebratory kick off the 2008 NRL Telstra Premiership season by releasing new collector coins celebrating the centenary of Rugby League.

The Centenary of Rugby League coin series launched last November with the introduction of the $1 Uncirculated coin and is now followed by the $5 Silver Proof and $10 Gold Proof collector coins.

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DGSE Companies, Inc. Completes Move to 20,000 Square Foot Headquarters

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Dallas, Texas. DGSE Companies, Inc. (AMEX:DGC), which buys and sells and auctions fine watches, jewelry, diamonds, precious metal and rare coin products, has...

2008 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin Price and Order Date Set

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The United States Mint has announced a release date of March 17 and a price of $25.95 for the new Uncirculated American Eagle Silver...
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US Mint Coin Production Jumps in September Amid America 250

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U.S. Mint coin production rebounded sharply in September amid continued production of special designs celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. The Mint struck 342.5 million...