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U.S. Mint Announces Double Prosperity Coin Set - Coin News
Jul 23 at 4:04pm
The United States Mint today announced the introduction of a new coin product named the 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set. The set includes two, uncirculated one-half ounce gold coins — the 22-karat American Eagle and the 24-karat American Buffalo.
The two-coin set is priced at $1,298.95, and will go on sale at the Mint’s online website on August 1, 2008 at noon (ET).
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Article Tags: American Buffalo Gold Coins, American Eagle Gold Coins, CoinNews, Gold Coins, United States Mint.
2008 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® Available July 30
Jul 23 at 4:04pm
Annual Set Includes Four Presidential $1 Coins and the Final Five Coins in the 50 State Quarters® Program
WASHINGTON - Twenty-eight satin-finished coins, in beautiful packaging, priced at $22.95. Who could ask for more? Customers can purchase the 2008 United States Mint Uncirculated Set beginning July 30, 2008, at noon Eastern Time.
The 2008 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set is composed of two folders of 14 coins bearing the “P” and “D” mint marks of the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver. Each folder includes uncirculated versions of the four Presidential $1 Coins honoring James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren; the final five commemorative quarter-dollar coins in the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program, honoring Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii; and the Lincoln cent (penny), Jefferson 5-cent coin (nickel), Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half-dollar, and Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea. Read the rest of this entry »
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Article Tags: Uncirculated Coins, United States Mint.
Deep mirror Morgan silver dollars in Heritage sale - Numismatic News
Jul 22 at 9:09pm
A collection of deep mirror prooflike Morgan dollars will appear in the Heritage Auction Galleries’ 2008 Baltimore American Numismatic Association Signature® Auction.
The DMPL Morgans, which are presently hot in the marketplace, will appear Aug. 1 in the Fifth session of the official convention auction, which runs from July 30 until Aug. 3.
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Article Tags: Heritage Auction Galleries, Morgan Silver Dollars, Numismatic News, Silver Coins.
United States Mint Releases 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set August 1
Jul 22 at 9:09pm
Second Product in United States Celebration Series Features American Buffalo and American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins
Washington - The second special numismatic product in the United States Mint Celebration Series will be available for purchase beginning noon Eastern Time on August 1, 2008. The 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set, priced at $1298.95, features one 24-karat American Buffalo One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin and one 22-karat American Eagle One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin.
The United States Mint Celebration Series, launched in February 2008, is a new initiative to explore the feasibility of introducing various numismatic coin products that are packaged and positioned to celebrate special gift-giving occasions and celebratory events.
The number “8″ is traditionally associated with prosperity in Asian cultures. The triple “8″ date is highly significant as it occurs only once every 100 years. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed in: Gold Coins, U.S. Coins, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Buffalo Gold Coins, American Eagle Gold Coins, Gold Coins, United States Mint.
Gold Eagles Don’t Have Tax Advantages, but You May Want to Buy Them as a Hedge Against Confiscation - Mark Nestmann
Jul 20 at 10:10pm
Recently, a reader contacted me in relation to a recommendation I made in my book Austrian Money Secrets to purchase U.S. gold eagles, rather than other gold bullion coins.
I stated there that for U.S. persons, unlike other forms of gold, eagles are eligible for the reduced 15% tax rate on capital gains.
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Article Tags: American Eagles Gold, Gold Coins.
The U.S. Mint trots out another round of dollar coins - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jul 20 at 10:10pm
Could it be our fascination with George Washington’s Mona Lisa-smile? What else keeps the dollar bill alive despite its obvious obsolescence?
Most industrialized economies don’t waste time with paper money of such paltry purchasing power. For the 15 European countries in the eurozone, the smallest denomination of printed bank notes is the 5 euro, worth $7.83. In Britain, the lightest piece of folding money is 5 pounds, worth $9.85. In Japan, it’s 1,000 yen, about $9.30.
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Article Tags: Presidential $1 Coins, Presidential Dollar Coins.
Shifted-edge dollars worth search - Numismatic News
Jul 19 at 12:12am
Long after most folks have given up searching the 2007-dated George Washington Presidential dollars for the well-known smooth-edge “Godless dollars” a few die-hards are still at it obtaining what BU rolls can still be had from banks and still finding errors. One of those searchers is Mike Bozynski of Michigan.
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Article Tags: Numismatic News, Presidential $1 Coins, Presidential Dollar Coins.
Roosevelt dimes of Denver get once-over - Numismatic News
Jul 19 at 12:12am
Now into its seventh decade of production, the Roosevelt dime is still looking for a serious collector base. It is not a case where there are no collectors of Roosevelt dimes but rather one of the numbers being smaller than might be expected. That could very easily change especially as new generations of collectors realize how many interesting opportunities there are to be found in Roosevelt dimes.
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2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins Now Available
Jul 19 at 12:12am
Final Coin in Three-Year Series Honors Judicial Branch of United States Government
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins on July 1, at 12:00 noon (ET). There is no household limit for these options.
The 2008 coin’s reverse features the final design in the three-year series entitled, “The Foundations of American Democracy.” This final design honors the Judicial branch of the United States Government. The image depicts a rendition of Lady Justice, a classic symbol dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The scales, suspended from a finger of her right hand, represent the delicate balance of the law. A sword, held in her left hand, represents the power of reason, which can be wielded in either direction. The bald eagle-our Nation’s symbol of courage and freedom-casts a watchful eye over our solid foundation of democracy. Read the rest of this entry »
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Article Tags: American Eagle Platinum Coins, Platinum Coins, United States Mint.
How Can I Avoid Silver Eagle Coin Fraud and Other Fake Silver Coins? - Susan’s Coin Blog
Jul 18 at 12:12am
Question: How Can I Avoid Silver Eagle Coin Fraud and Other Fake Silver Coins?
Coin fraud is an unfortunate reality in the coin collecting marketplace, but you can avoid buying fake silver coins, and avoid coin fraud in general, by learning how to spot fake coins. We will use a fake Silver Eagle to demonstrate some easy steps to avoid buying fake coins.
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Article Tags: Coin Blog, Silver American Eagles, Silver Coins, Susan's Coins Blog.
Buffaloes Are Coming - Coin Collector’s Blog
Jul 17 at 11:11pm
While I was in surgery, the US Mint announced that they will be accepting orders for the new American Buffalo 24-karat Gold Coins starting on July 22, 2008. In addition to the one ounce coin that has been issued since 2006, the Mint will add half ounce ($25), quarter ounce ($10), and one-tenth ounce ($5) fractional issues. They will also sell a four-coin sets that contain one coin in each size.
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The Exalted 1802 Half Dime - NumisMaster
Jul 17 at 11:11pm
Government records indicate the Mint struck 3,060 silver half dimes in 1802. But the Mint director’s annual report covered the fiscal year that ended June 30, 1802. Most of the dimes listed as struck in fiscal 1802 were probably dated 1801.
Numismatists estimate that only 25-50 1802 half dimes have survived. Most of them show evidence of extensive circulation. No mint-state examples have come to light.
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Article Tags: Dimes, NumisMaster.
Mint Stats: Summer Not Slow for Plain Vanilla Proof Set - NumisMaster
Jul 17 at 11:11pm
It is gratifying to look at 2008 proof set sales this week. From a numismatic standpoint, they are so wholesome and ordinary.
It may seem odd to use the word “wholesome” in a numismatic context, but in my life of coin collecting, the proof set has been part of the bedrock. When we didn’t have them 1965-1967, collectors felt deprived.
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Robinson, Mandela Coins Smart Investment Pieces - NumisMaster
Jul 16 at 8:08pm
The vigorous appreciation of two recently minted coins, one American and the other South African, provides the background for the following discussion of coins as investments. Does the purchase of coins that established or prospective numismatic worth make sense for those seeking a good return on their expenditures? That’s the question.
I’ve not made an arbitrary decision to focus on America’s 1997-W Jackie Robinson $5 commemorative and South Africa’s 2000 Nelson Mandela R5 (5 rand) regular issue.
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1928 Peace Dollar a Close Second in MS-60 - NumisMaster
Jul 14 at 10:10pm
The most surprising Peace dollar date would have to be the 1928. In almost every respect the 1928 is not what one would expect, making it a very interesting date to study and an even better date to own.
It is natural to expect that the Philadelphia Peace dollar mintages would be high since it came from the main facility. That was usually the case.
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2008 Uncirculated Presidential $1 Coin Set Available July 24 - US Mint
Jul 14 at 6:06pm
Washington - The United States Mint announced today that sets containing uncirculated versions of the second year of coins in the Presidential $1 Coin Program will be available beginning 12 noon (ET) on July 24, 2008. The 2008 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set-containing coins honoring James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren-will be offered at $15.95.
The Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set is composed of eight coins - four each from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver. A protective, rotatable blister encases each coin, allowing full visibility of the edge-incused inscriptions. The coins are displayed in an attractive folder that includes biographical sketches, quotes and portraits of each President.
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U.S. Mint to release fractional Buffalo gold coins July 22 - CoinNews
Jul 13 at 9:09pm
The United States Mint announced today the release date for 24-karate fractional American Buffalo Gold coins. Since 2006, the Mint has only issued proof, one-ounce coins in fine .9999 gold.
On Tuesday, July 22, the Mint will offer Buffalo proof and uncirculated coins in fractional weights of one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce.
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Branch-Mint Saints Hit by Heavy Melting - NumisMaster
Jul 11 at 5:05pm
The Saint-Gaudens double eagle is one of the coins everyone would like to collect. Unfortunately, few are able to attempt a collection because of the high price of gold.
Assembling examples of Saint-Gaudens double eagles from the branch mints is one option. It is unlikely to be a complete collection, but the branch mint examples are a great way to study a great coin while having fun assembling at least a few examples of what might well be America’s most beautiful and difficult coin to collect.
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Wyo will be first with Yellowstone commemorative quarter - Star Tribune
Jul 11 at 5:05pm
For a mere 25 cents, the nation will know in a couple of years that Wyoming is home to the world’s first national park.
Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, will grace the first of 50 quarters in a new series of the coins, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said Wednesday.
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Article Tags: Commemorative Coins, Quarters.
United States Mint Releases 24-Karat American Buffalo Gold Coins July 22
Jul 11 at 5:05pm
Program Expanded to Include Uncirculated Coins, Fractional Weights
Washington - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for fractional weights of the American Buffalo Gold Coin, now available in proof and uncirculated versions, on July 22, at 12 noon Eastern Time. Both versions of the coin will be offered in four sizes-one ounce ($50 denomination), one-half ounce ($25 denomination), one-quarter ounce ($10 denomination) and one-tenth ounce ($5 denomination)-as well as in four-coin sets that contain one coin in each size.
In 2006, the United States Mint introduced a proof version of the American Buffalo Gold Coin containing one ounce of 24-karat (.9999) gold. Based on market research, the Secretary of the Treasury authorized the United States Mint to strike and issue fractional denominations of the coin in proof and uncirculated versions.
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Article Tags: American Buffalo Gold Coins, Gold Coins, United States Mint.