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
The United States Mint today officially announced the launch date and order limits for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar. The commemorative BSA coins go on sale Tuesday, March 23, at noon Eastern Time.
The release date is not news, as the US Mint had the date tentatively scheduled back in January, 2010. What is news and surprising is the household order limit of 100 per option -- both a proof and uncirculated version will be available.
The 350,000 mintage limit for both coins is already lower than last year's silver commemoratives, and the 2010 Boy Scouts coins are highly anticipated with many believing they will sell out. The high order limit could ...
Full Article: Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Coins Order Limits - SilverCoinsToday.com
As the world’s eyes turn to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the commencement of another Olympic Games, we numismatists take a look at the souvenirs of past games in coin form. Multiple commemorative coins have been issued in honor of Olympic Games by the host nations and in honor of athletes sent to represent their nation. Conservation of these numismatic reminders is ...
Full Article: Conservation Showcase: Proof 1983 S Olympic $1 - Numismatic Conservation Services
The popularity of the United States' series of 50 State Quarters, issued from 1999 through 2008, probably inspired Japan to launched its most ambitious and most beautiful series of commemorative coins in 2008-commemorating the 47 Prefectures-and the series will run through 2016.
But while the State Quarters were issued in un-circulated condition, made from copper-nickel and issued by the millions, the large Prefecture 40mm. coins are being minted in gem proof quality from 99.9% pure silver, limited to 100,000 of each-and they picture local scenery, flora and fauna, etc. in full color.
Japan's current prefecture system was established by the Meiji government in July 1871. Although there were initially ...
Full Article: Japan's 2010 Proof Silver Coin Series Launch - WorldMintCoins.com
During the course of the January 2010 FUN Convention in Orlando, arrangements were finalized for the sale of a 1907-Denver Mint Double Eagle that is possibly unique in Proof format. It is NGC certified as “Proof-62” with a “Farouk” pedigree noted. It is thus indicated that it was formerly in the epic collection of ...
Full Article: 1907 D Double Eagle Sells for More Than Half Million - CoinLink
The Royal Australian Mint on January 1, 2010, revealed new $1 coins celebrating a century of Australian coinage. Marking the unique anniversary is a historic reverse design featuring four heads for the very first time.
Portrayed are the monarchs that have appeared on Australian coins during the past one hundred years — King Edward VII (1901-1910), King George V (1910-1936), King George VI (1936-1952) and Queen Elizabeth II (1952-present).
"This commemoration is a significant milestone in Australia’s history," said Royal Australian Mint Acting Chief Executive Officer Graham Smith. "Along with the new Government and Constitution, the change in 1910, from the British monetary system to our own, heralded the unity and budding independence of our young nation. And this is what we are celebrating in 2010."
While collectors from around the world can purchase a $1 silver proof coin for...
Full Article: 2010 Australian Coins Mark 100th Year - CoinNews
A dealer once characterized classic Proof gold coins as the "caviar of the rare coin market." Perhaps they're more appetizing than fish eggs, as they're rare, flashy, and inherently beautiful – besides being gold. They've always been highlights in any collection.
Recently, more impaired Proofs have appeared at auctions. Whether lightly circulated, or with altered or cleaned surfaces, these provide a ...
Full Article: Owning impaired Proofs - Coin Values
Especially in the absence of Proof 2009-W American Eagle coins to satisfy the growing demand from both new and established collectors of the series, the market for common Proof gold and silver American Eagles is surging. At the same time, scarcer, collector-oriented, Proof silver American Eagles are trading at a discount to their 2008 levels.
Our Oct. 12 Market Analysis reported that common-date Proof American Eagle coins were hot, with major dealers paying $45 for Proof American Eagle silver dollars and $1,670 for Proof American Eagle 1-ounce gold $50 coins with original Mint boxes and paperwork.
This market is ...
Full Article: Demand up for Proof $1 - CoinValues
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath; and, behold, a young lion roared against him. And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand; but he told not his father or his mother what he had done. (Judges xiv, 5-6)
The 14th coin in Israel’s annual Biblical Art Series draws upon this verse from the book of Judges for its inspiration ...
Full Article: Samson Next in Biblical Series - NumisMaster.com
