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Gold Buffalo reverse proof set

Posted on May 15, 2013 by NMN

The U.S. Mint will offer an American Buffalo 1 ounce gold reverse proof coin later this year. Continue reading →

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Community Voice Responses (05/28/13)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by NMN

From the May 3rd Numismatic e-newsletter: Should sales tax be applied to online coin and bullion sales? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper. Continue reading →

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Georgia show attracks bigger crowd

Posted on May 14, 2013 by NMN

Over 1,800 people attended the Georgia Numismatic Association’s 49th Coin and Currency Show held April 19-21 in Dalton. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Every collector faces same dilemma

Posted on May 14, 2013 by NMN

This week was a super tough week for me when it came to my coin collection. I parted with two sets that I had worked on for many years. In fact, one of the sets I had started when I was just a kid. Can you guess what set that was? Continue reading →

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Smithsonian owns two 1822 gold $5s

Posted on May 13, 2013 by NMN

Can you locate the three known specimens of the 1822 half eagle? Continue reading →

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This Week’s Letters (05/28/13)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by NMN

Our great U.S. Mint has done it again. When I received my three proof sets from the mint I noticed that on the side cover it had 2012 proof set printed. It did have the correct 2013 on the face of the box. Does the Mint have any kind of quality control? Continue reading →

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West Point Mint marks 75 years

Posted on May 10, 2013 by NMN

A speech to employees of the West Point Mint to mark its 75th anniversary will be delivered June 5 by Acting Mint Director Dick Peterson. Continue reading →

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2013 5 oz silver coins arrive May 13

Posted on May 9, 2013 by NMN

The 2013 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion and uncirculated coins are about to arrive. Continue reading →

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Does coin collecting run in cycles?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by NMN

Coin collecting seems to run in cycles with different specialties being active and then fading away. Has this always been the case? Nowadays gold and silver bullion seem to dominate. Continue reading →

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NGC database of coins at 7 million

Posted on May 8, 2013 by NMN

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of Sarasota, Fla., announced that its online certification verification database includes images for more than 7 million NGC-certified coins. Continue reading →

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