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$50,000 Reward Offered for Stolen Gold Ingots
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | 7 hours ago by Mike
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of nine, stolen SS Central America gold ingots. Stolen SS Central America gold ingots - Click to Enlarge Dealers and collectors should watch for these gold ingots and the read more
Gold, Silver and Clad Coins Proposed to Commemorative James Monro…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 23rd 2009 by Mike
One of the United States former Presidents will get three commemorative coins if a congressman gets his way. On December 16, 2009, US Rep. Robert J. Wittman of Virginia introduced legislation that would authorized the US Mint to strike commemorati read more
Lower US Mint Numismatic Gold Coin Prices Unlikely this Week
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 22nd 2009 by Mike
The United States Mint is unlikely to cut numismatic gold coin prices for a second straight week, despite the continual decline in gold prices — now at the lowest levels since early November. The US Mint cut prices last Wednesday, Dec. 16, when read more
Member Appreciation Barbeque, Friendship Luncheon at 2010 Nationa…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 21st 2009 by Mike
A member appreciation barbeque on March 24 highlights special events at the American Numismatic Association’s 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Attendees are also invited to attend the annual F read more
Coin Chat Radio: 2009 Buffalos Sold Out, FUN Show, Big Ben Coin
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 19th 2009 by Mike
Gold coins are discussed by Bob Van Ryzin during his segment of "What’s In The News" on this week’s episode of Coin Chat Radio. Top news story is the December 4th US Mint memo to its authorized purchaser network informing t read more
US Mint Issues Taylor Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Med…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 18th 2009 by Mike
The United States Mint on Thursday launched the Zachary and Margaret Taylor Presidential $1 Dollar Coin & First Spouse Medal Set for a price of $8.95, plus shipping and handling. Marking the fifth and final issues this year and the thirteenth s read more
Coin News: 1933 Double Eagles, Proof Eagle Values, Presidential D…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 18th 2009 by Mike
Several numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews about once a week. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s coin arti read more
ANA Seeks Numismatic Theatre Presentations
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 17th 2009 by Mike
American Numismatic Association members are invited to share their knowledge, ideas and creativity with fellow collectors by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 at the Fort Worth Conventio read more
December 16, 2009: US Mint Sales Figures, 1913 Liberty Nickel, En…
Coin Update | December 16th 2009 by Michael Zielinski
Welcome to Coin Update! We're back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from all over the internet! First, the latest weekly sales report for United States Mint products. Also, 1952 Superbird Washington Quarter, factors behind l read more
US Mint Numismatic Gold Coin Prices Set for Decline
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 15th 2009 by Mike
Gold prices have been declining for most of December, currently hovering at the $1,120 an ounce level as compared to the all-time highs that were seen very early in the month of around $1,200 an ounce. The yellow metal’s retreat is bearish fo read more
Heritage Auctions Debuts Mobile Page for iPhone, Blackberry
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 14th 2009 by Mike
DALLAS, TX — Heritage Auctions has announced the launch of a mobile version of its award-winning Website, www.HA.com. Collectors now have the opportunity to search for, view and bid on any lot in any current Heritage auction from most any mo read more
Coin Chat Radio: 2009 Eagle Platinum Proof, Collecting Clad Coins
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 12th 2009 by Mike
The Dec. 10, 2009 episode of Coin Chat Radio begins with Bob Van Ryzin and "What’s In The News." Ryzin’s topic of the day is the release of the 2009 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin. The Eagle is struck at the Min read more
2010 $2 Single Note Collection Subscription Program Launch
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 11th 2009 by Mike
The 2010 $2 Single Note Collection Subscription Program has been launched by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). For a price of $79.50, a subscription to the program entitles buyers to ten Series 2003A $2 notes; one each from 10 of the 12 Fe read more
Coin News: Potential Sleepers, PCGS Grading Guarantee, NGC Awards…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 10th 2009 by Mike
Several numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews about once a week. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s coin arti read more
ANA Members Encouraged to Reserve Rooms for 2010 National Money S…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 9th 2009 by Mike
Rooms at the Omni Hotel are selling out quickly for the American Numismatic Association’s 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 in Fort Worth. The Omni is serving as the convention’s host hotel, and is known as one of the finest read more
US Mint 2009 Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Top 27 Million
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 8th 2009 by Mike
US Mint 2009 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins have enjoyed scorching sales this year, easily surpassing the prior 2008 all-time annual record. And that was accomplished back in early October. The one ounce, .999 fine silver coins have now topped a read more
US Mint Issues 2009 First Spouse Bronze Five Medal Set
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 3rd 2009 by Mike
A five-medal set of the 1 5/16" 2009 First Spouse Bronze Medals has been released by the US Mint today. The set became available at 12 Noon ET and contains bronzes that bear the likeness of the First Spouse Gold coins which were released thr read more
US Mint Sales: Uncirculated Mint Sets Top 600,000; Gold Moves
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 3rd 2009 by Mike
The newest US Mint sales report is reminiscent of last week’s, with few notables outside of bullion coins. Collectors were more stingy in their spending, or perhaps they simply stepped away from the buying table during the Thanksgiving holiday read more
US Mint 2009 Platinum Eagle Proof Images Released
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | December 1st 2009 by Mike
The United States Mint recently unveiled the new design for the 2009 American Eagle Platinum Coin and announced the official release date of Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, for the proof version. An artist rendering was provided for the eagle then. Now the read more
Coin Chat Radio: 2010 Lincoln Cent, Market Review and Predictions
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 28th 2009 by Mike
2010 Lincoln Cents are the topic of the week on the November 26th edition of Coin Chat Radio. Leading the program is Bob Van Ryzin and his "What’s In the News." He discusses the final 2009 Lincoln Cent Launch Ceremony where the Mi read more
US Mint Raises Collector Gold Coin Prices
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 25th 2009 by Mike
The US Mint has once again raised the prices on its collector gold coins due to the ever-increasing cost of gold. Utilizing a pricing grid that went into effective the first part of this year, the Mint ties the cost of the Gold UHR Double Eagles, th read more
Pheidippidis Marathon High Relief Silver Coin Issued
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 23rd 2009 by Mike
Many have participated in a marathon, but does anyone know the origins of the race? The Perth Mint is issuing a coin that is not only highly collectible, but should answer that question. The Pheidippidis’ Marathon Run 2,500th Anniversary 490BC- read more
Coin Chat Radio: Houston Money Show, Netherlands Coins
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 21st 2009 by Mike
Up first on this week’s episode of Coin Chat Radio is Bob Van Ryzin with his ‘In the News.’ Ryzin informs us of the 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins that were just signed into law by President Obama. $5 gold coins along read more
Syrian man with $800K gold freed
lunaticg banknote & coin | November 21st 2009 by lunaticg
Few weeks ago, a news from CBC Canada reported about a Syrian man with $800K gold freed. Khaled Nawaya a flight instructor who was born in Saudi Arabia and holds Syrian citizenship, held on suspicion... Blog about antique coins, auction selling, ban read more
Coin News: Counterfeit Euros Detected, Graded Coins for Investmen…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 20th 2009 by Mike
Several numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews two separate times a week. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s c read more
Treasure of Archbishop's Michael Ramsey
lunaticg banknote & coin | November 19th 2009 by lunaticg
I found a news a few month ago about Archbishop's treasure found in river. The treasure found by two diver, brothers Gary and Trevor Bankhead, in the River Wear in Durham. A haul of 32 artefacts,... Blog about antique coins, auction selling, banknot read more
2010 National Coin Week Theme Selected
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 18th 2009 by Mike
"Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks" is the theme of 2010 National Coin Week, April 18-24. The theme celebrates the many landmarks and scenic places that have inspired the designs on coins and paper money. It was chosen by a panel read more
Coin News: COTY Nominees, Yellowstone Park Quarter, Presidency Pe…
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 17th 2009 by Mike
Several numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews two separate times a week. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s c read more
Coin Chat Radio: Warman’s Coin Folders, Gold Market Conditions
Coin News & Numismatic Articles | November 14th 2009 by Mike
The November 11, 2009 episode of Coin Chat Radio starts off with Bob Van Ryzin’s ‘What’s In the News’ discussing the US Commemorative Coin Act which includes a provision to strike up to 350,000 Girl Scout Silver Dollar Coi read more
Latvia Lucky Coin won Coin Constrellation-2009
lunaticg banknote & coin | November 14th 2009 by lunaticg
I found this news about a Latvian Lucky Coin won an award in the Third International Commemorative Coins Contest "Coin Constrellation-2009" last month. The "Lucky Coin" won the title "Silver Coin of... Blog about antique coins, auction selling, bank read more
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