Coin Collecting News

Proof sets were the biggest winner in the latest round of US Mint collector coin sales figures. Sales of the 18-coin clad sets leaped by 106,987. It was the strongest showing after the initial launch days. 684,412 have now been purchased in 28 days.

A wide selection of rare ancient and world coins will be offered in Bowers and Merena’s Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® at the Los Angeles Convention Center and online, August 2-8, 2009. Ponterio & Associates, Inc., a division of Bowers and Merena, will present the world sessions on Saturday, August 8.

The US Mint on Thursday launched the 2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coins. The 24-karat, $10 denominated commemoratives are available in two options — proof for the price of $629 and uncirculated for $616. A bronze medal bearing a likeness of the gold coins is also available for $3.50.

A consumer watchdog organization has recovered nearly $900,000 for buyers who paid far more for coins than they were worth. The money represented full refunds in 16 recent disputes, according to the New Jersey-based not-for-profit group, the Numismatic Consumer Alliance, Inc. (NCA).

Spectrum Group International, Inc. announced that the American Numismatic Association has renewed Spectrum's Collateral Finance Corporation contract as the exclusive official numismatic lender of the ANA until 2011.

The 1876-CC (Carson City, Nevada) Twenty Cent piece is the rarest date of this short lived denomination, and it is a famous Great Rarity. In a Sept. 2008 article on CoinLink, I tentatively estimated that between eighteen and twenty-six exist. As a result of further research, I am changing my estimate to a range of fifteen to nineteen, which is in line with estimates put forth by a few other researchers.

Continuing our mini-series on Coin Prices, This Article by Doug Winter appeared on www.RareGoldCoins.com - Editor I've been asked a few times recently how I price the coins that appear for sale on my website.

The Following is from Legend Numismatics Hot Topics, A Commentary by Laura Sperber - Editor...There are so many issues that need work on. Coin pricing guides are in my sights right now. Before I begin this article, I must make sure everyone realizes the value of a coin is determined by its QUALITY,RARITY, DEMAND, AND SUPPLY-NOT whats written in a price guide.

Legends of TV and film will surrender the Hollywood spotlight for a night when a different kind of American star takes to the podium at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills: A historic 1854-S quarter eagle, graded VF35 NGC, will lead the Platinum Night offerings of Heritage Auction Galleries’ August 2009 Los Angeles U.S. Coin Auction, July 31-Aug. 2.

More than 500 U.S. and world bank notes will be offered in the Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® conducted by Bowers and Merena Auctions at the Los Angeles Convention Center and online, August 2 – 8, 2009.

Coin Chat Radio's June 25 episode includes discussions on new and old Lincoln cents, freshly minted coins from Pobjoy and US mints, and stories of kids and collecting.

Celebrating an occasion that would bring joy to millions around the world, yet brought back memories of death and hardship to many is the Perth Mint's Fall of the Berlin Wall 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

Announced and implemented on Wednesday, June 24, the US Mint is offering the remaining two designs of the 2009 Lincoln Cents as part of its' Online Subscription Program.

It was a bit of a hum drum week for US collector coins and recent sales. While there were some new heights reached in total coins sold, week-over-week numbers for many US Mint products declined.

The obstacles sculptor and medalist, Victor David Brenner, had to overcome to see his design for the Lincoln penny - finally minted in 1909 - were minor compared to challenges he faced in his native Lithuania before emigrating to America.

premiums for physical precious metals have returned to normal, the US Mint cancels Gold Buffalo bullion coins, the Royal Canadian Mint revives bullion programs.

There are many minor error coins that can be found in circulation, but there are few error coins on which the error is both graphically visible and available in significant enough quantities to grab the interest of collectors as being a major variety.

My "Coin Dealer Ethics" column is easily one of the most popular features on my site.

First, a slightly different take on the gold dispensing ATM story. Also, an update to the US Mint's product schedule includes release dates for several key products, the coin shortage in Argentina

After months of careful preparation, the Certified Acceptance Corp. has unveiled a Population Register on its Internet Web site giving detailed information - " at no charge - " on certified coins it has examined.