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John Maben Talks About the New 2013 West Point Silver Eagle Set. VIDEO: 6:05
John Maben, CEO, Modern Coin Mart Interviewer: David Lisot……. John Maben owns a company that specializes in selling modern coins. He talks about the new innovative finish on the Silver Eagle being offered for sale by the US Mint. He... read more »
US Mint Releases New 2013 West Point Silver Eagle Set. VIDEO: 3:49
Marc Landry, Plant Manager, US Mint, Philadelphia Interviewer: David Lisot The United States Mint continues its efforts to create new and interesting numismatic collectibles. Marc Landry runs the plant at the Philadelphia Mint and is also Acting... read more »
The Coin Analyst: West Point Silver Eagle Set Sales Break First-Day Records
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… Sales of the West Point Silver Eagle sets began at noon on May 9. According to David Harper of Numismatic News , during the first two hours 88,000 sets were sold, which is more than during the entire... read more »
The Coin Analyst: White Mountain Five-Ounce Silver Numismatic Coin Available May 16, as America the Beautiful Series Strives to Reach Series Maturity
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… After a three-month delay while the Mint determined mintage levels for the coins, the first 2013 five-ounce silver America the Beautiful coin for the White Mountain national park will be released on... read more »
The Coin Analyst: U.S. Mint to Release West Point Silver Eagle Set May 9
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… This spring is shaping up as a busy period for the U.S. Mint and an exciting, albeit expensive one for collectors of modern U.S. coins because so many coins are being released in rapid succession. On... read more »
The Coin Analyst: American Liberty Circulating Commemorative Proposal Aims to Revitalize Modern American Coinage
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… If there is one idea for improving American coin designs that appears to command a broad consensus among collectors of American coins, it is that the U.S. should mint more coins with images of Liberty... read more »
The Coin Analyst: 2013 Gold Libertads a Great Choice for Buyers
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… As regular readers of this column probably know, I believe one of the best ways to acquire gold and silver is to buy coins that are semi-numismatic. In my view, semi-numismatic precious metal coins... read more »
The Coin Analyst: U.S. Mint Surveys Customers about Possible Special Sets in 2014 to Mark 50th Anniversary of JFK Half Dollar
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… John F. Kennedy remains one of the most admired and beloved presidents in American history as the 50th anniversary of his assassination, which will be on November 22, approaches. Already the Republic of... read more »
The Coin Analyst: U.S. Mint’s New Laser Frosting Technique Pushes the Envelope in Coin Design Process
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… Modern U.S. numismatic coins have until recently tended to be more conservative in their use of newer technologies. But major change is brewing at the U.S. Mint today. Steve Antonucci, who serves as branch... read more »
The Coin Analyst: Baseball Commemorative Coins Expected to Draw Widespread Interest
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… The U.S. commemorative coin program has been in the doldrums to some extent for the past couple of years. That can be seen in declining sales and mintage numbers, especially of the $5 gold coins, which... read more »
Record $86,654 for Silver Eagle at GreatCollections
1995-W $1 Graded by PCGS Realizes $86,654.70; Over 100 Bids Received A perfect Silver Eagle graded Proof-70 DCAM by PCGS was sold at auction today by GreatCollections, setting a new world record price for the popular modern coin series. Over... read more »
The Coin Analyst: U.S. Mint Creates New Finish for American Silver Eagles
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… In May or June the U.S. Mint (www.usmint.gov) will begin taking orders for a special two-coin West Point American silver eagle set that will mark the 75th anniversary of the Mint’s facility at West Point. The... read more »
The Coin Analyst: Palladium Eagle’s Future Uncertain Following Release of Report to Congress
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… On March 1 the U.S. Mint delivered to the Senate Banking Committee and House Committee on Financial Services a marketing study prepared by the CPM Group on the feasibility of minting American eagle coins... read more »
Aurora Australis Glows on Perth Mint Coin: First Ever glow-in-the-dark Coin
The Perth Mint has combined traditional craftsmanship with special phosphorescence technology to release its first ever glow-in-the-dark coin. The unique ink substance, which absorbs photons of light to then release a radiant glow, has been... read more »
The Coin Analyst: Latest Developments at the U.S. Mint
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… Update on U.S. Mint Price Increases On March 5 the U.S. Mint’s Michael White, who serves in the Mint’s Office of Public Affairs, provided some clarification regarding the issues discussed in my last... read more »
New Products – US Mint
- 2013 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® May 2, 2013The United States Mint is proud to offer the 2013 United States Mint Silver Proof Set®. This prestigious annual set - showcasing new packaging - is great for collectors and gift-givers alike and is available today! […]
- 2013 United States Mint Happy Birthday Coin Set and Congratulations Set April 30, 2013Two new products just in time for the spring gift-giving season! The 2013 United States Mint Happy Birthday Coin Set - perect for any birthday and the 2013 United States Mint Congratulations Set - a great way to celebrate graduations, weddings, anniversaries, retirements or any special occasions. […]
- 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set TM April 25, 2013The 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set TM is here! This beautiful 10-coin set is available today! […]
- 2013 Native American $1 Coin – Bags, Rolls & Boxes April 23, 2013The 2013 Native American $1 Coin - commemorating the Delaware Treaty of 1778 – has arrived and is available today in 25-coin rolls, 100-coin bags as well as 250- and 500-coin […]
- Save the date for two special new products – the 2013 Happy Birthday Coin Set and the 2013 Congratulations Set! April 23, 2013New to the United States Mint this year, the 2013 Happy Birthday Coin Set and 2013 Congratulations Set are perfect for those special occasions. Available April 30! […]
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