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Coin collectors interested in purchasing the latest United States Mint Silver Proof Set may do so directly from the U.S. Mint's website for $56.95, plus $4.95 for shipping and handling.
The 14-coin set, which contains 7 clad proofs and 7 silver proofs, went on sale Thursday, August 26, 2010. The 2010 Silver Proof Set includes: [click to continue…]
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Collectors and gift givers may begin ordering the 2010 United States Mint Silver Proof Set at noon Eastern Time (ET) on August 26, 2010.
U.S. Mint image of the 2010 Silver Proof Set
This year's set, priced at $56.95, contains the following: [click to continue…]
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Coin collecting is without question a hobby full of imagination and many times is filled with wording that is recognized only by numismatists.
In 1952, a proof Washington Quarter was produced containing a letter "S" on the eagle's chest on the reverse of the coin. Once this was discovered, creative collectors and specialists with wild imaginations quickly referred to this anomaly as a Superbird Quarter, comparing it to the Superman hero character. Some believe ...
Full Article: 1952 Superbird Washington Quarter - 'S' Mint Mark on Eagle's Chest - Professional Coin Grading Service
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The 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars were released by the U.S. Mint on the bicentennial of the birth of the 16th President of the United States, February 12, 2009.
They were hot. The Mint’s entire mintage of 450,000 single coins sold out in six weeks. Broken out between the two options issued, 325,000 proof and 125,000 uncirculated coins were scooped up by collectors.
50,000 proof dollars were kept in reserve for the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set, which was attractively packaged to also include proofs of the four redesigned 2009 Lincoln cents with their special 95% copper compositions. The sets debuted on October 15, 2009 and sold out in 30 hours, adding up to the 500,000 authorized Lincoln commemorative coin limit ...
Full Article: Lincoln Silver Dollar Values Trippling - CoinNews
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Just because a proof coin isn’t shiny doesn’t mean it’s a mistake.
Some folks are taken aback by the lack of a mirror finish on the reverse of the 2010 Hot Springs silver proof quarter. They have called and written to Numismatic News wondering if the “rough and rippled” finish was a U.S. Mint error. It is not. "The background of that coin is not intended to be ...
Full Article: Proof is no error - Numismatic News
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The U.S. Mint issues a wide selection of special sets each year, such as Proof Sets, Uncirculated Coin Sets, sets containing only certain types such as Presidential Dollars or America the Beautiful QuartersTM, and sometimes special sets comprised of single-issue commemorative coins. Most of these Mint sets have had lackluster appreciation in value over the years. Others, though, have skyrocketed quickly and remained at high levels for years. Do you know which Mint sets ...
Full Article: Which Mint Sets Are the Best Buys? - Susan's Coins Blog
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It’s just about World Cup time, when the greatest footballers from around the globe put on the national uniforms to seek out glory. Like just about every other World Cup tournament, this go-round has had its controversies. The host country! The Thierry Henry handball incident! The anthem! ...
Full Article: Coin (Friday and) Monday: World Cup Commemoration - Heritage Blog
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The United States Mint today at noon Eastern Time released the 2010 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ for $32.95.
The offering is the first to include America the Beautiful Quarters that are struck in 90 percent silver, which is a reason the set is priced substantially higher than the clad quarters version that launched on May 13, 2010 for $14.95.
In fact, the silver set’s five proof coins are composed of 0.904 ounces of silver. At the current silver spot of $18.47 an ounce, their intrinsic value alone is presently worth...
Full Article: 2010 US Quarters Silver Proof Set Issued - CoinNews
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Recently I took a class in silver appraisal and learned a new term, toning, which refers to the patina of older coins. There are plenty of toned coins on display as part of Bonhams & Butterfields Los Angeles' Coins, Medals and Banknotes Auction on May 30, 2010. The auction features a diverse grouping of rarities, many of which are fresh to market ...
Full Article: Rare Coins Up For Auction In Los Angeles - Luxist.com
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