US Coins & Mint News

John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set Released – CoinNews

September 6, 2008

John Quincy Adam United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin and Louisa Adams First Spouse Medal Sets are now available and priced at $7.95 each. The set was released Wednesday, September 3, and includes an uncirculated John Quincy Adam Presidential dollar coin and a bronze medal bearing the likeness of the Louisa Adams First Spouse gold [click to continue…]

Considering alternatives to American Eagle silver coins – Coin Values

September 4, 2008

Proof American Eagle silver dollars are among the most popular coin-related gifts given each holiday season. With sales of 2008-W pieces suspended indefinitely, it remains to be seen if more silver American Eagles will be available for gift buyers later this year. Read article: Considering alternatives to American Eagle silver coins – Coin Values

Mint Stats: Eagle Sales Start Strongly in September – NumisMaster

September 4, 2008

In the first two days of September the Mint sold 373,000 silver Eagles and 7,000 one-ounce gold, racing beyond the August numbers shown. Jackson First Spouse totals are 3,159 proof and 1,935 uncirculated. Read article: Mint Stats: Eagle Sales Start Strongly in September – NumisMaster

Mint Allocates One-Ounce Gold Eagles – NumisMaster

September 4, 2008

The Mint began allocating supplies of one-ounce American Eagle gold bullion coins Aug. 25 because demand is outstripping supply. Since March one-ounce silver American Eagle coins have also been allocated by the Mint because of high demand and limited supply. Read article: Mint Allocates One-Ounce Gold Eagles – NumisMaster

Alaska Quarter Release Celebrated at Fair, Governor Palin Misses Event – Coin News

September 1, 2008

Governor Sarah Palin’s office announced as late as last night that she would be spending today at the Alaska State Fair to introduce the newest state quarter into circulation. Governor Palin had a more important ceremony to attend, however, as she took her place beside Sen. John McCain’s Friday and was selected as his vice [click to continue…]

QUARTER HONORING “THE GREAT LAND,” A SHINING STAR FOR THE NATION

September 1, 2008

PALMER, Alaska – The spotlight was on the Colony Stage at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer today as a crowd celebrated the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin.  United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart joined Alaska Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell for the event. “The bear gripping a salmon firmly in its [click to continue…]

U.S. Mint Ends an Active August with Multiple Coin Offerings – Coin News

August 29, 2008

The United States Mint pulled out all the stops in the final week of August with the launch of several new coin products and the resumption of American Eagle gold coin sales to authorized dealers. The active week concludes with the Mint’s ceremonial release of the newest state quarter at the Alaska State Fair on [click to continue…]

Mint Stats: Page Crowded With New Dollar Sales Totals – NumisMaster

August 28, 2008

With the addition of Jackson and Sac dollars, the denomination is crowding the rest of the page. Proof American Eagles were moved to the box below. Read article: Mint Stats: Page Crowded With New Dollar Sales Totals – NumisMaster

Andrew Jackson Individual Proof $1 Coins – Coin News

August 28, 2008

The Andrew Jackson Individual Proof $1 Coin will be available through the United States Mint Thursday, August 28, at 12 noon (ET). Andrew Jackson was was the seventh President of the United States and the special individual proof coins honoring his presidency are priced at $5.95 each. Read article: Andrew Jackson Individual Proof $1 Coins [click to continue…]

History repeats when it comes to $1 coins – Numismatic News

August 26, 2008

Be still my heart. At long last I might be able to have a Rutherford B. Hayes dollar. Once seen as a remote possibility, a Hayes dollar, or a roll of Warren Harding dollars are now all within the realm of possibility as the United States is producing dollar coins featuring former Presidents. In fact, [click to continue…]

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