The United States Mint will start taking orders for the 2012 Proof Set (clad) on May 7, 2012 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The 90% silver set will go on sale on June 4, 2012 at 12:00 Noon (ET). The Clad Proof Set will sell for $31.95 and the Silver Proof Set will start at $67.95 (subject to change depending upon the price of silver). Both sets include 14 coins: Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half dollar, the Native American dollar, five America The Beautiful quarters and four Presidential dollars. The silver version of the 2012 proof set has the dime, half dollar, and…
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2012 Kennedy Half-Dollars in Rolls and Bags
Coin Collecting News14 May 2012 | 1:56 pmThe United States Mint will place the 2012 Kennedy half-dollars on sale starting Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12 noon Eastern Time (ET). The new strikes will be offered in 200-coin bags and two roll sets. Rolls and Bags 2012 Kennedy Half-Dollar Coins A rendition of the bust of President Kennedy on the reverse and the Presidential Coat of Arms on the obverse have been the designs on the American half-dollars since 1964.(...)Read the rest of 2012 Kennedy Half-Dollars in Rolls and Bags (501 words) -
Values for Washington Clad Quarters Added
About.com Coins10 May 2012 | 7:00 amClad Washington quarters were produced from 1965 to 1998 when they were replaced with the 50 State Quarter Series. Although these quarters are still in circulation today, there are a ...Read Full Post -
US Mint Price Reductions for Numismatic Gold Coins
Coin News16 May 2012 | 12:21 amOn Wednesday, the U.S. Mint will reduce prices on its numismatic gold coins, including 2012-W Proof Gold Eagles Collectors on Wednesday should expect lower prices for certain numismatic gold coins issued by the United States Mint. Based on the U.S. Mint pricing policy and as a result of consistently lower precious metals prices, price cuts should be applied across several numismatic offerings to include American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalo Coins, First Spouse Gold Coins, and Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative $5 Coin products. [...]Read the rest of US Mint Price Reductions for… -
2012 Kennedy Half Dollars Now Available from the U.S. Mint
Coin Collecting News15 May 2012 | 9:59 amU.S.Mint Image WASHINGTON - Collectors of Kennedy half-dollars may begin placing their orders for bags and rolls filled with 2012 coins beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on May 15. The bags are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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2012 Kennedy Half-Dollars in Rolls and Bags
14 May 2012 | 1:56 pmThe United States Mint will place the 2012 Kennedy half-dollars on sale starting Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12 noon Eastern Time (ET). The new strikes will be offered in 200-coin bags and two roll sets. Rolls and Bags 2012 Kennedy Half-Dollar Coins A rendition of the bust of President Kennedy on the reverse and the Presidential Coat of Arms on the obverse have been the designs on the American half-dollars since 1964.(...)Read the rest of 2012 Kennedy Half-Dollars in Rolls and Bags (501 words) -
Three New Presidential Coin Products Appear on US Mint Sales Charts
10 May 2012 | 11:25 pmFresh on the U.S. Mint sales charts are three new Presidential $1 coin products, the Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set, and bags filled with either Philadelphia or Denver minted Chester Arthur $1 Coins. The leader in US Mint weekly sales across all numismatic products, hands down, was the uncirculated set. The 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set was the best selling numismatic coin product for the U.S. Mint last week Collectors ordered 20,996 of the new Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set between its release on Tuesday, May 1 and Monday, May 7. What makes the set desirable are… -
2012 San Francisco Proof Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set
8 May 2012 | 12:24 pmU.S. Mint image of the 2012 San Francisco Proof Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set The United States Mint has announced its plans to launch a 2012 San Francisco Proof Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set for a limited time beginning in June. The set will go on sale on June 7, 2012 at noon Eastern Time (ET) and end on July 5, 2012 at 5 PM ET. Its price will be announced shortly before its launch. There will not be a mintage limit, as the U.S. Mint decided it will produce them based on demand during those four weeks. Making up the set are two proof American Silver Eagle coins that will be struck at the U.S. Mint… -
2012 US Proof Set Release
5 May 2012 | 6:49 pmThe most popular annual set from the United States Mint will be released on Monday, May 7, at 12 noon Eastern Time (ET). It will be the 2012 US Proof Set, and its price will be $31.95, which is the same price as last year's issue. 2012 US Proof Set Interest in the new proof set will be high. Over one million are ordered every year, and around 250,000 will be purchased during the first week. Some of those initial sales, however, are from the US Mint Online Subscription Program.(...)Read the rest of 2012 US Proof Set Release (566 words) -
Presidential $1 Proof Set, Quarters Set, Native American $1′s Debut Coin Sales
2 May 2012 | 3:24 pm2012 Native American $1 Coin Two new annual sets debuted, along with six new dollar coin products, the latest United States Mint sales figures highlight. They were the 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set, the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Set, and the 2012 Native American $1 coins in rolls and boxes. At the top of the chart was the Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set. It started with 146,097 between its launch on Tuesday, April 24 and Monday, April 30. Despite being popular with collectors, this year's inaugural sales were softer than last year's, which opened with 163,129 in…
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Values for Washington Clad Quarters Added
10 May 2012 | 7:00 amClad Washington quarters were produced from 1965 to 1998 when they were replaced with the 50 State Quarter Series. Although these quarters are still in circulation today, there are a ...Read Full Post -
2012 U.S. Proof Sets On Sale Today
7 May 2012 | 2:00 amThe United States Mint will start taking orders for the 2012 Proof Set (clad) on May 7, 2012 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The 90% silver set will go on sale on June 4, 2012 at 12:00 Noon (ET). The Clad Proof Set will sell for $31.95 and the Silver Proof Set will start at $67.95 (subject to change depending upon the price of silver). Both sets include 14 coins: Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half dollar, the Native American dollar, five America The Beautiful quarters and four Presidential dollars. The silver version of the 2012 proof set has the dime, half dollar, and… -
NEW! Silver Washington Quarter Values (1932-1964)
6 May 2012 | 7:00 amWashington quarters have been around since 1932 and were created to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of our first president. These quarters are popular with collectors and are a great choice for an intermediate collector to begin collecting. I have analyzed the coin market and put together a list of what you could receive if you decide to sell your silver Washington quarters...Read Full Post -
U.S. Mint Tries Another Silver Eagle Anniversary Set
2 May 2012 | 1:41 pmThe U.S. Mint has announced that they will produce a special Silver Eagle set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Mint at San Francisco. According to a press release issued by the mint, "The 2012 American Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Silver Proof Set is an exquisite collection that captures the essence and timeless beauty of the American Eagle Silver Coins. This set -- one American Eagle Silver Proof Coin and one American Eagle Silver Reverse Proof Coin will be minted at the United States Mint at San Francisco." ...Read Full Post -
1873-CC No Arrows Dime Goes to Auction
28 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pmAccording to a press release from Stack's Bowers Galleries, they announced that they will auction the Battle Born Collection, which is only the second complete 111-piece set of Carson City coinage ever assembled. The highlight of the auction will be the Unique 1873-CC Liberty Seated No Arrows Dime, graded MS-65 by PCGS and bearing the Eliasberg pedigree. It is unique and makes it highly coveted among collectors of Carson City Mint coinage. Without it, those seeking to complete their own set will fall short. This much sought-after dime was last purchased in 2004 for $891,250 from a Bowers and…
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US Mint Price Reductions for Numismatic Gold Coins
16 May 2012 | 12:21 amOn Wednesday, the U.S. Mint will reduce prices on its numismatic gold coins, including 2012-W Proof Gold Eagles Collectors on Wednesday should expect lower prices for certain numismatic gold coins issued by the United States Mint. Based on the U.S. Mint pricing policy and as a result of consistently lower precious metals prices, price cuts should be applied across several numismatic offerings to include American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalo Coins, First Spouse Gold Coins, and Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative $5 Coin products. [...]Read the rest of US Mint Price Reductions for… -
Gold, Silver Prices Dip while US Bullion Coins Notch Gains
15 May 2012 | 5:04 pmGold and silver prices continued to drift lower Tuesday, but platinum closed higher for the first time in more than a week and palladium settled up for the first time since Thursday. Gold was again pressured by a weaker euro and stronger U.S. dollar as the yellow metal fell to the lowest point in more than 4-1/2 months. [...]Read the rest of Gold, Silver Prices Dip while US Bullion Coins Notch Gains (828 words) © CoinNews Media Group LLC, 2012. Read more coin news at http://www.coinnews.net/ today. Article Permalink. -
2012 Kennedy Half Dollars in Bags and Rolls
15 May 2012 | 12:42 pmThe U.S. Mint on Tuesday delivered the following image to its customers promoting the release of bags and rolls of new Kennedy Half Dollars On Tuesday, May 15, the United States Mint made available bags and rolls containing 2012 Kennedy Half Dollars. Bags of Kennedy Half Dollars are $139.95 and contain 200 coins in circulation quality for a face value of $100. Half of the coins are struck at the U.S. Mint facility in Philadelphia, so those have "P" mintmarks, and the other half are produced in Denver, with the "D" mintmarks. [...]Read the rest of 2012 Kennedy Half Dollars… -
Gold Erases 2012 Gain, American Silver Eagle Coins Jump
14 May 2012 | 4:44 pmGold and other precious metals slid further Monday. European debt woes continued to drive investors toward the U.S. dollar, with gold prices resultantly falling to the lowest level since December and thereby erasing this year’s gains. [...]Read the rest of Gold Erases 2012 Gain, American Silver Eagle Coins Jump (504 words) © CoinNews Media Group LLC, 2012. Read more coin news at http://www.coinnews.net/ today. Article Permalink. -
2012 Native American $1 Coins Released in Bags
14 May 2012 | 12:39 pmBags of 2012 Native American $1 Coins The United States Mint is offering more options to get 2012 Native American $1 Coins. 100-coin bags of the dollars were released Monday, May 14, for $111.95 per bag. 2012 Native American $1 coins have actually been available from the U.S. Mint within $1 rolls and boxes since April 26. [...]Read the rest of 2012 Native American $1 Coins Released in Bags (301 words) © CoinNews Media Group LLC, 2012. Read more coin news at http://www.coinnews.net/ today. Article Permalink.
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2012 Kennedy Half Dollars Now Available from the U.S. Mint
15 May 2012 | 9:59 amU.S.Mint Image WASHINGTON - Collectors of Kennedy half-dollars may begin placing their orders for bags and rolls filled with 2012 coins beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on May 15. The bags are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
New NGC Top 50 Label for Most Popular Coins
12 May 2012 | 6:05 pmNGC has created a special presentation label for coins featured in Top 50 Most Popular Modern Coins. This newly released book lists the Top 50 Most Popular Modern Coins in terms of popularity,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Philippine Senator Submits Bill to Make Coin Hoarding a Crime
12 May 2012 | 5:47 pmCoin collectors beware. Senator Manuel Lapid has filed a bill to penalize the hoarding of coins to avoid coin shortage. Citing figures from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Lapid said... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Canada's New $20 Bill Features Pornography and WTC Twin Towers?
10 May 2012 | 9:26 amSome people have called elements of the bill "pornographic," while others have noted a resemblance to the Twin Towers that used to stand in lower Manhattan. If there was ever a need to confirm how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Viking Treasure Goes On Display
10 May 2012 | 8:44 amA Viking hoard of silver coins and artefacts uncovered in the Cumbrian countryside has gone on display for the first time. The Furness Hoard of Viking Treasure was found in 2010 at an undisclosed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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May 14, 2012: Code Talker Medal Designs, National Money Show Reports, Mint Directors Conference
14 May 2012 | 9:43 pmWelcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee has reviewed the designs for the Code Talker Congressional Gold Medals for the Comanche, Kiowa, Santee Sioux, and Tlingit tribes. Also, the latest US Mint product release, several articles following the Mint Directors Conference, ANA National Money Show, changes at the Denver Mint, illegal coin hoarding, UK coin news, submitting coins for third party grading, highest relief coin, and notable auctions. On to the… -
May 11, 2012: Gold Numismatic Product Prices, ANA National Money Show, Football HOF Commemoratives
11 May 2012 | 10:07 pmWelcome to Coin Update! We’re back with one more round up of coin collecting news and articles to finish up the week! First, an explanation of how the US Mint calculates price changes for gold and platinum numismatic products. Also, ATB Quarter mintage levels, the ANA National Money Show, rare transitional error cent find, Football Hall of Fame commemorative coins proposed, Collectors Universe conference call, Canadian tire money, Saint Gaudens coinage, a new coin collecting newsletter, and notable auctions. On to the links… Following the recent downtrend in precious metals… -
May 9, 2012: US Mint Silver Coin Sales, World’s Earliest Coins, 1841 Quarter Eagles
9 May 2012 | 9:01 pmWelcome to Coin Update! We’re back with another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a new sales report from the United States Mint shows weakness for the silver numismatic products. Also, US Mint coin production continues to skew towards lower denominations, coin market report, the world’s earliest coins in exhibition, Canada’s first cents, coins for the Solomon Islands, US Mint and BEP at the National Money Show, Collectors Universe results, 1841 Quarter Eagles, and notable auctions. On to the links… The latest… -
May 7, 2012: RCM 2011 Financial Results, 2012 US Mint Proof Set, €2 Commemorative Coins
7 May 2012 | 8:48 pmWelcome to Coin Update! We’re back after the weekend break with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, an examination of the 2011 financial results for the Royal Canadian Mint. Also, the RCM’s glow in the dark coin, the 2012 US Mint Proof Set, uncirculated 2011 Army Half Dollar, buying ancient coins, circulating commemorative €2 coins, Gold ATM in Atlantic City, using dollar coins, numismatic believe it or not, 1964 Accented Hair Kennedy Half Dollar, and notable auctions. On to the links… Driven by performance of the… -
May 4, 2012: Gold and Silver Bullion Sales, Last Canadian Penny, Treasury Release of Silver Dollars
5 May 2012 | 1:04 amWelcome to Coin Update! We’re back with one more fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles to bring you into the weekend! First, articles on the slowing pace of sales for gold and silver bullion coins. Also, the Canadian Mint strikes the last penny, eBay’s coin listings policy, “The Scream” and rare coins, Alice Paul First Spouse coins, cleaning coins, low mintage early commemorative half dollars, the release of silver dollars from Treasury holdings, early proof Jefferson Nickels, fake £1 coins, coin market report, and notable auctions. On to the…
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Two Australian Coins No Longer Legal Tender
6 May 2012 | 9:59 pmWhat two coins are the only Australian coins to have been demonetized by having their legal tender status revoked? The holey dollar and dump are the only two Australian coins to have lost their... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
The Arlington Collection: 1852 $10 Moffat & Co. Gold Coin
4 May 2012 | 10:33 amWhen I was recently asked which coin was my favorite in my collection, this is the coin that immediately came to mind. It's far from the most rare or most expensive coin I have, but what it... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
What is a Goloid Metric Dollar?
8 Feb 2012 | 12:21 amFree Coin Price Guides In April of 1876, Dr. William Wheeler Hubbell of Philadelphia filed a patent in the U.S. for a new metal alloy to be used in coins. Referred to as "goloid," this alloy was a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Godless Canadian Coins! . . . Who Knew?
11 Jan 2012 | 12:43 pmThere is nothing like some Godless coins to spark a heated debate. Remember a few years ago when we had the uproar about the Godless Presidential dollars? I got more emails and comments over that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
The Coinage Act of 1890: 25 Year Rule for U.S. Coin Designs Often Misunderstood
6 Dec 2011 | 4:07 pm Barber coinage debuted in 1892 When I talk to coin collectors today, I find that most are aware of the law requiring that all coin designs for U.S. coins must be used for a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Storing Your Collection
15 May 2012 | 7:00 amOver the last few weeks, I have been discussing the storage of a collection with a reader via email. After researching the advice, I thought it would be good to share it with all of my readers so that you can better preserve your collection. Storing a collection is a matter of dealing with two factors: using archival safe storage materials and the environmental factors which your collection is -
350 Sheqalim
13 May 2012 | 12:30 pmIt has been a while since I wrote about a new purchase, mainly because I have not made many new purchases. The few I have made were to fill a few holes in a Barber Quarters and Barber Halves collection that I am doing for fun. I have picked up a few error coins that were not exciting. But this is the first time in a few months that I made a purchase that really excites me.A few years ago I sat at -
Nothing Like a Coin Show
10 May 2012 | 1:30 pmRegular readers know that I am proponent of electronic books and using technology to expand the reach of the hobby. But there is one thing that the hobby cannot make electric and that is the coin show.This week, the American Numismatic Association National Money Show is being held in Denver. While not as big of a production as the summer’s World’s Fair of Money, it is still a premiere event of -
Stories That Sell
6 May 2012 | 2:00 pmEarlier this week, “The Screem,” an iconic painting by Norwegian impressionism artist Edvard Munch was sold at auction [PDF] by the famous Sotheby’s auction house. The hammer price with auction premium was a record $119,922,500 to an anonymous buyer.Classic works of iconic designs do very well at auction. In the numismatic world, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty design is one of those iconic image -
The Canadian Penny: RIP
4 May 2012 | 2:31 pmDignitaries were present at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg to honor (or mourn) the striking of the last Canadian penny.Citing its low buying power and that it costs 1.6 Canadian cents to produce one coin, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced in March that the government will end the coin’s production. Cash sales will be rounded up or down to the nearest 5-cents while non-cash
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Exhibition of Greek Medals
2 May 2012 | 11:42 amPrize medal of the International Exposition, Athens, 1903, gilt bronze, by Hond, Paris. The folks at the Princeton Numismatic Library Collection have been busy. Many institutions are taking their coins off display, or worse yet, deaccessioning them, but Princeton continues to make new numismatic acquisitions. Here’s their latest press release. To showcase its recent acquisition of a collection of more than 120 medals of modern Greece, the Princeton University Numismatic Collection has installed an exhibition of a selection of historically important pieces in the Boyd Room of the… -
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Happy New Year!
23 Apr 2012 | 4:19 pmHere are the answers to the January Coinage Kids Quiz. OUPEL = LOUPE DATGILI REMCAA = DIGITAL CAMERA SEGVOL = GLOVES DER BKOO = RED BOOK SLBAUM = ALBUMS GIFMINNAGY SASLG = MAGNIFYING GLASS BSLAS = SLABS LOFDERS = FOLDERS POECOMCISR = MICROSCOPE RECHRSAE = RESEARCH KUJN VELSIR = JUNK SILVER TOGASACL = CATALOGS PEYT TES = TYPE SET ALOYL = ALLOYS Phrase: JANUARY IS NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH -
Lecture: Coinage of the American Revolution
20 Apr 2012 | 3:39 pmContinental Currency, 1776, tin pattern, obverse, Princeton University Numismatic Collection. Continental Currency, 1776, tin pattern, reverse, Princeton University Numismatic Collection. Press release: On Sunday, May 6, the Friends of Princeton University Library will sponsor a public lecture by the noted scholar of early American coinage, Louis Jordan, entitled “Transformations in Numismatic Iconography during the American Revolution.” The talk will take place at 4 p.m. in 101 McCormick Hall on the Princeton campus. The lecture will be preceded at 2:30 by a curatorial tour of…
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Money In The Stock Market
16 May 2012 | 7:29 amMarket Maker, Mutual Fund SalesmanFor exchange-traded funds in the U.S., a funny thing happened on the way to innovation. … Read News The Proven And Consistent Way To Make Profit From The stock …If you invest your money in the stock market and sometimes earn and sometimes loss, throughout the month or year, you may lose a lot or earn very little. … Fetch Full Source Divorce: A New Target For Marketers"Thank you," the young mother says. "For what?" the agent responds. "For this," she says, looking around the room. "For everything. On… -
Unclaimed Money Mississippi
15 May 2012 | 6:13 pmOnline Jobs-Part Time Jobs-Work Home 6 Easy Ways To Make …Make Money Online: 100+ Tools and Resources Advertising Internet Strategy Blog 100 Ways To Make Money Online. You're learn how to find unclaimed money without KS KENTUCKY KY LOUISIANA LA MAINE ME MARSHALL ISLANDS MH MARYLAND MD MASSACHUSETTS MA MICHIGAN MI MINNESOTA MN MISSISSIPPI MS … View Video Area News In Brief: May 14, 2012A complaint about a man with the nickname “Roach” who was selling drugs on East Street on Sunday ended in an arrest, Houma Police said. … Read News Squatting – Wikipedia,… -
Cnn Money
15 May 2012 | 11:23 amTeaching Continuing Ed.: #3 At CNNMoney.comNeed a few extra bucks? CNNMoney lists teaching continuing education classes as #3 in its article, "5 ways to pump up your income" by Alexis Jeffries and Donna Rosato of Money Magazine. … Read Article Money101: Hiring Financial Help From cnn.money.comMoney101: Hiring Financial Help from cnn.money.com Top things to know 1. Anyone can call himself a planner. To avoid amateurs, hire a planner who's earned special credentials (such as a Certified Financial Planner or Personal Financial Specialist designation) by meeting training… -
Ice Travel Money
14 May 2012 | 11:58 amHSI Recruitment FlyerWith more than 20,000 employees in more than 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component to combat transnational criminal enterprises who seek to exploit America's legitimate trade, travel and public safety in key investigative areas: Human Smuggling and Trafficking Financial and Money … Fetch Full Source What It Is SelfMade Money Gang – YouTube6:21 Watch Later Error Money Macawis Gang Parody by RACKCREW x DONT I LOOK GO x FT-ICE MONTANA by CashoutCartell 793 views; 14:59 Watch Later Error Selfmade Money Gang In Soul Asylum Studios by… -
Rs Money
13 May 2012 | 5:03 pmMoney MarketFor your knowledge, let me tell you that Rs. 1 lakh would be worth Rs. 17.45 lakh after 30 years. The concept of time value of money says that the value of money at present is worth more than the same amount of money in the future. … View Full Source The 3 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, And RecycleThe extra money you spend on their acquisition will be offset by the money you do not spend replacing them. Don't chase the latest fashions. They will age the fastest. … Read Article Sri Lankan Rupee – Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe rupee (sign: ₨ ; code:…
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Advice on 1904 Liberty $20 Gold
16 May 2012 | 4:36 amGreetings, I inherited this piece and would like to have it appraised. I suspect the 14K money clip enclosure might be detraction. ;) The enclosure appears to slightly envelop the rim. I would hope a talented jeweler could remove it without damaging the coin. Any advice? New to coin collecting. Got a lot more to go through and this site is godsend...... My quick pass - lots of Mercury dimes worn/circulated, many pennies (two are 1943 copper and one zinc), proofs, JFKs, etc. More later...and thanks in advance! PS: Apologies but learning lighting is a challenge photographing coins Attached… -
WTS: Formative Years Doubled Dies..
16 May 2012 | 1:32 amI have a few uncirculated 2009-P Formative Years cent doubled thumbs left, if anyone is interested...they are specifically wddr-046 on wexler's website....let me know....they are valued on Wexler's price guide at 5 to 7 dollars a piece...i'm selling them for 4 dollars each, or 3 dollars each if you buy 4 or more... -
Ebay: 1972 D Doubled Die DDO-001 DDR-001 NGC MS65 by LostDutchman
16 May 2012 | 1:30 amThis is an Ebay listing by CoinTalk Member LostDutchman $399.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 10:09:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $399.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list More... -
how to clean
15 May 2012 | 11:45 pmI came accross a silver 1964 quarter a while back but it has a black sticky residue on it that looks like dark syrup of some kind was spilled on it and left to dry. What would be the proper way to clean this coin without causing any damage -
Alternate Metals for coins
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmWith the increasing cost of Copper, Nickel and even Iron, Iw as thinking that new metals might need to be used for coinage, inorder to free of those metal reserves for industrial purposes. One metal sort of sticks out in my mind because it is very abundant, cheap and resistant to corrosion, which is zirconium. We have a number of Metallurgist here, what are your thoughts? Ruben
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NGC resubmission thoughts
15 May 2012 | 7:53 pmHi everyone - Some of us like slabbing and i happen to be among those. I purchased an expensive rouble from a very reputable dealer who has a seven day return policy. He pointed out the flaws in the coin but also suggested it was an excellent piece with no problems he could see. It has great eye appeal. Image should be attached. While he detests slabbing, he sent the coin in for me to be slabbed as I requested. After seven weeks, the coin was returned with the news that the coin is of questionable authenticity. But the plot thickened today when he sent me that news from NGC. He revealed for… -
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can you help me identify this coin
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Peace of Aix La Chapelle 1748
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Something to wonder with modern circulating Russian coins
15 May 2012 | 6:01 amThere's something that I never understood of how Russia markets modern coins. I'm given the impression that coins whether it is 10 ruble commemorative coins or regular coins are not given a lot of attention as most countries would. For instance, it's not common to see yearly mint sets - you might see some floating around but they are in small number, amaybe around 50,000 at best. I actually quite like mint sets made during the Soviet era except for the toning but this is clearly unfortunate. There are some mint sets made specially for 10 ruble coins as well as other coins but these days, they…
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Old Coin Values
16 May 2012 | 12:04 amDo you know nearly all of our cash currently comprise gold? Yes, these precious metal is used in making money as it could be very easily dissolved and kinds in lots of ways without doing damage to its benefit. They can be fungible and have an intrinsic and constant benefit. Subsequently, obtaining silver is considered folks as a wonderful possessing.In addition, sterling silver gold and silver coins are versatile and resilient. Having said that, silver coins will likely raise its price. In accordance with this, advertising gold coins are of wonderful prospect of profits.So that you can market… -
Collectible Coins Price Guide
15 May 2012 | 12:03 amI have a few 50 percent dollars silver coins and I want to check if any of them can be worth a lot more than Bucks. 50 In search of Totally free cash guide on line. Essentially… There arent any that are free. When your planning to spend even though, the most important is purchase In .The Red Book" (see underneath) If all you need to consider are one half dollars I will help you. 2007-1975 are merely really worth 50 mere cents, 1974-1965 are 40Pct magic and are generally worth about 2. 00, 1964-1948 are 90Per cent silver precious metal and truly worth from 3-10 bucks, and nearly… -
Silver Coin Collections
14 May 2012 | 12:05 amThe top gold loose change, gold tavern, and silver bullion on this planet have reached a principal gold bullion shop in Australia. The bright alloys are made by perfectly-identified refiners on this planet. Its features are noticeably designed. Many of the most silver and gold coins, for instance gold and silver coins and bullions are that you can buy. Machines of the precious metals incorporate PAMP Suisse, Valcambi Switzerland, Argor Heraeus and more. The coins and bullions differ in weight. The beautiful sterling silver coins range from the U . S . Gold Eagle, Canadian Sterling silver… -
Coins To Collect
13 May 2012 | 12:02 amNumismatics have been understood to be case study or selection of forex, like silver coins, mementos, cardstock money, and similar things.According to Wikipedia, the etymology of the expression numismatics comes from the adjective "numismaticInch, indicating Inchof silver coinsInch, borrowed in 1792 from The french language Innumismatique", which originates from Delayed Latin InchesnumismatisIn, genitive of InchesnumismaIn ., a different of In .nomismaHalf inch this means In .coin. Reference http:Or/a.wikipedia.webAndwikiOrNumismaticsFor the purpose of this article, numismatics… -
Selling A Coin Collection
12 May 2012 | 12:07 amI have got traded often times on eBay, but what should I find out about selling a Buck20 yellow metal part value Dollar1000? Could it be enough to line a high starting up offer, involve PayPal, and gives significant, sharp pictures from the coin? Do you find it well worth the charge to achieve the silver coin expertly scored, shut, and certified very first? What scams must i be aware of. Properly, I have got your solution in this article. Authorized money have a tendency to deliver a lot more in the gold coin industry, as well as amazon. There are two providers I suggest: 1) PCGS (Qualified…
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Happy Teacher's Day
15 May 2012 | 9:36 pmI just want to wish Happy Teacher's Day to all teachers out there. I will always admire their courage, patience, dedication and inspiration to teach a person to be someone better. Malaysia celebrate teacher day on 16 May every year but the World Teachers' Day is celebrated across the world on October 5. According to Wikipedia, Malaysia choose 16 May because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed the Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia. The document, known as the Razak Report after… -
Online dealer kill this hobby
14 May 2012 | 8:25 pm"Can you tell all your small time online dealer to watch their price? Don't sell at a very low price then current market price. Some of them even flood the market with to many same item at the same time. The price of the item will drop you know. For example the RM50 commonwealth games commemorative banknote, Malaysia Central Bank (BNM) issued price is RM80 but some of the dealer sell them at RM90. What do they think? They're killing the market and killing this hobbies. They just want to take RM10 profit? They don't need to pay for petrol and stuff? Please make them understand, selling is not… -
Coins banknotes shop in Selangor
13 May 2012 | 9:46 pmAs requested by some of my readers, today I am sharing a list of coins and banknotes dealers in Selangor. You can find coin, paper money, banknote, accessories (album, Tweezers, Magnifiers, Microscopes, holder, capsules, cutter, watermark detectors, uv test lamp etc), stamp, Postal History, Documents, Phone cards, Posters, Ang Pow, China antique ware & Various Collectibles. This list is for shop that you can find in Selangor, for Kuala Lumpur, you can try find it at my Klang Valley coin dealer list. If you know any other coin shop that is in Selangor, feel free to contact me. I will try… -
New Canada $20 polymer
11 May 2012 | 11:00 amThe new banknote had stir some controversy when some Canadian look at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial as a twin towers-World Trade Center before it was destroyed in a terrorist attack on 11 September 2001. To make matter worse, they can also see three topless women on the banknote reverse, on the top of the towers. Images of the new Canada $20 polymer banknote has been released by Bank of Canada on 2 May 2012. The notes will only available for public circulation starting November 2012. The tower is exactly a symbol of Justice, Peace and Hope on the WWI memorial in… -
Must Read Coin Card Posts
10 May 2012 | 7:46 pmI am sorry for the late post for my blogtalk challenge; Malaysia coin cards. Many thing happened in a blogger world lately and I need to learn many new thing. For instance, my other coin blog (malaysiancoin.com) cannot be viewed. I need to learn how to do the setting myself because my hosting provider want to charge me just for a simple thing. Its like a coin card scenario in Malaysia before, nobody don't want to look at the thing when their price are just below RM20 a piece including me. Most of us were thinking one copy of the cards are enough, why do I need to bother buying more if the…
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2012 Kennedy Half Dollar Bags and Rolls
15 May 2012 | 9:35 amToday, May 15, 2012 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2012 Kennedy Half Dollars in bags and rolls. Since 2002, this denomination has not been produced for general circulation, but only distributed by the US Mint within various numismatic products. The Mint will offer a 200-coin bag, containing 100 coins from the Philadelphia Mint and 100 coins from the Denver Mint. This are placed within a canvas bag sewn shut with an indication of the “P” and “D” mint marks, the date, “Kennedy Half Dollars”, and the face value of the coins. -
2012 Native American Dollar 100-Coin Bags
14 May 2012 | 10:05 amToday, May 14, 2012 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin sales of 100-coin bags of 2012 Native American Dollars. This will simply represent a different ordering option, as circulating quality coins in 25-coin rolls, 250-coin boxes, and 500-coin boxes previously went on sale April 26, 2012. The reverse design for this year’s Native American Dollar features a Native American and horse in profile. There are three small horses running in the background, intended to represent the historical spread of the horse. This reverse was designed by Thomas Cleveland and sculpted by… -
How the US Mint Determines Price Changes for Gold and Platinum Numismatic Products
11 May 2012 | 9:46 amIn early 2009, the United States Mint adopted a pricing policy for certain gold and platinum numismatic products which allows product prices to be updated as often as weekly in response to changes in precious metals prices. The method for determining price changes is not exactly straight forward and there are frequently questions about it, so I wanted to devote a post to explaining the policy in detail. Prior to adopting the new policy, the Mint was required to publish notice of any pricing changes within the Federal Register. Determining the new pricing levels and awaiting publication could… -
Upcoming Coin Newsletter Launch
10 May 2012 | 9:35 amI have been working on a free weekly email newsletter for coin collectors, and I am happy to say that the first issue is ready to go. As such, I would like to invite readers and subscribers of Mint News Blog to sign up to receive the first newsletter. The newsletter will tie together a lot of the information and news that is presented here and on other websites that I operate. It will also include exclusive content that has not been published elsewhere. Each newsletter will serve as a concise recap of the week in coins with a look ahead to the coming week. Other features include my own… -
US Mint Coin Production April 2012
9 May 2012 | 1:14 pmThe United States Mint has provided updated figures for circulating coin production through the end of April 2012. Also provided are updated preliminary production figures for the Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter, Chester Arthur Dollar, Grover Cleveland Dollar, and Benjamin Harrison Dollar. For the month of April 2012, circulating coin production reached 858.04 million coins. This represents the highest monthly total since June of last year. The production total is up about 34% compared to the year ago period and about 24% compared to the prior month. A breakdown of production…
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2012 Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin 100-Coin Bags
15 May 2012 | 10:35 amNOW AVAILABLE IN BAGS! The 2012 Chester Arthur $1 Coin is now available in 100-coin bags from either of the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia or Denver. These coins are struck on the main production floors at each facility and bear either the “P” or “D” mint mark. Add them to your collection today! Image/Copy: U.S. Mint -
The United States Mint | An American Tradition
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2012 American Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Silver Proof Set
9 May 2012 | 2:18 pmThe United States Mint has a rich tradition of offering special coin sets to American Eagle Coin collectors. On June 7, the United States Mint will offer the special 2012 American Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Silver Proof Set, an exquisite collection that captures the essence and beauty of these cherished coins. This set – one American Eagle Silver Proof Coin and one American Eagle Silver Reverse Proof Coin minted at the United States Mint at San Francisco – is a testament to the fine, exacting craftsmanship that has been a United States Mint hallmark since 1792. Both coins are encased… -
2012 United States Mint Proof Set
7 May 2012 | 12:41 pmAN ANNUAL CLASSIC Don’t miss out on this perennial favorite! The 2012 United States Mint Proof Set contains 14 coins – including five America the Beautiful Quarters® and four Presidential $1 Coins – in stunning proof quality. This popular set is a “must-have” for any collector. It also makes a great gift – the perfect way to mark a special occasion. Don’t wait – get yours today! Image/Copy: U.S. Mint -
Silver Facts
4 May 2012 | 10:04 amCheck out other cool Precious Metal facts here!
