NGC Labels for 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel
The first-ever "W" Mint Mark Nickel was released in February 2020. Now, the US Mint is including a 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel with all purchases of the 2020 United States Mint Silver Proof Set that goes on sale April 17, 2020. This is the first Reverse Proof Nickel to feature the "W" mint mark of the West Point Mint.
NGC is celebrating this particular 2020-W Nickel with a special attribution of First "W" Reverse Proof Nickel, as well as the NGC West Point Gold Star Label, both provided for no additional fee [...]
Gold and Palladium Edge Higher Wed., April 8
Gold and palladium were little changed Wednesday, each rising a modest 0.04%, while silver and platinum declined 1.8% and 1.5%, respectively.
Gold for June delivery inched up 60 cents to settle at $1,684.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Dips From Over 7-Year High; Other Metals Gain
Silver, platinum and palladium prices climbed Tuesday. Gold, meanwhile, edged lower after scoring a more than seven-year high on Monday.
Gold for June delivery declined $10.20, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,683.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
NGC Labels for Circulating 2020-W Quarters with WWII Privy Mark
Starting in April 2020, the US Mint will release a limited mintage of 2020-W Quarters directly into circulation.
Significantly, these quarters feature a V75 privy mark to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. It is extremely unusual for a US coin to have a privy mark, especially a circulating US coin [...]
Gold Settles Over 7-Year High; Silver Notches 1-Month High
Gold, silver and platinum prices gained in their start to the new trading week on Monday. Gold marked a more than seven-year high while silver finished at its best price in a month.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $48.20, or 2.9%, to settle at $1,693.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since Dec. 17, 2012, when the yellow metal ended at $1,698.20 an ounce[...]
Circulating 2020-W Quarters Carry ‘V75’ Privy Mark for End of WWII
Ten million quarters from the United States Mint facility at West Point will enter circulation this year. Along with the West Point Mint's "W" mint mark, they will carry a special "V75" privy mark to honor the 75th anniversary of the allied victory in World War II.
Traditionally, U.S. circulating coins are made only at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints and bear their standard "D" and "P" mint marks [...]
Gold Gains on Friday but Dips on Week
In precious metals futures Friday, all but gold declined. In the longer haul, gold joined the others metals and registered a weekly loss.
Gold for June delivery on Friday rose $8, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,645.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since last Friday [...]
PNG Reappoints Grading and Conservation Services NGC, NCS and PMG
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services® (NCS®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) are pleased to announce that they have been reappointed as the Official Grading and Conservation Services of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG).
PNG is the most prestigious non-profit organization of numismatic professionals in the US. Its primary mission is to make the hobby safe for collectors and investors by maintaining strict standards of excellence and ethics for its members, which include the country's top coin and paper money dealers [...]
Highlights From Legend’s 37th Regency Sale
With the uncertainty and chaos that the current Covid-19 global pandemic is bringing to the markets and people's everyday lives, numismatics seems to be providing a safe haven and comfort to collectors all over.
Legend Rare Coin Auctions' 37th Regency Auction was scheduled to take place at Le Meridien in Philadelphia. Two weeks prior to the sale, with various orders from different entities, federal, state, and local, Legend made the decision to hold the auction in the firm's New Jersey offices, as a live, webcast only auction, with no floor bidders [...]
CCAC to Review Designs for 2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1...
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-hour meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, April 14 to review and discuss candidate designs for the 2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
