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Older collectors will well remember the problems of the mid 1960s when coins were in short supply and silver coins were being sold for a profit to bullion dealers. Within a reasonably short time the problem was under control with the great amounts of “sandwich” coins being struck by the mints.
There was a similar crisis in the mid 19th century, but that one took time to solve. It all began ...
Full Article: Gold triumphed in 1850s silver shortage - Numismatic News
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A silver coin dug up as part of a hoard is the the oldest piece of Roman money found in Britain, experts believe.
The coin, which has been dated to 221BC, was found near Hallaton in Leicestershire with 5,000 other coins, a helmet and decorated bowl. Uncovered by archaeologists in 2000, the coin's significance has just been recognised ...
Full Article: Hallaton Roman coin is 'oldest found in Britain' - BBC News
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There are many interesting coins of the United States and some are not well-known. That list would have to include the copper-nickel three-cent piece, which at least for a brief time was a very important coin in circulation. Of course, that was almost 150 years ago and since no one alive today has received a copper-nickel three-cent piece in change, the coin has been out of sight and out of mind for a long time.
There is, however, a real advantage to you ...
Full Article: Nickel three-cent born in Civil War shortage - Numismatic News
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The United States Mint has published images of the uncirculated 2010 Presidential $1 Coins which better highlight the newest issues to honor former American Presidents.
The US Mint previously released line art imagery of the dollars. While detailed, they do not provide the clarity and refined look of the final product.
This year’s $1 coins feature designs depicting Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln — the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Presidents of the U.S. They are the fourth set of coins in a program that began in ...
Full Article: 2010 Presidential $1 Coin Images - CoinNews
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The U.K.’s Royal Mint, established in the 13th century, more than doubled gold-coin production last year as investors sought to diversify their assets and hedge against a weaker dollar and accelerating inflation.
Output rose to 125,469 ounces from 46,315 ounces a year before, according to data obtained by Bloomberg News under a Freedom of Information Act request. Gold averaged $974 (612 pounds) an ...
Full Article: U.K.’s Royal Mint Doubles Production of Gold Coins - Bloomberg
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