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Author Archives: Debbie Bradley
Mint Stats: Sales swift for Arthur coin rolls
Just a few weeks into sales, collectors have purchased 81,954 25-count rolls of the $1 coins. That makes him the second most popular president in $1 coin roll sales, trailing only President Abraham Lincoln, whose 2010 presidential $1 coin sold 97,575 rolls. Continue reading
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U.S. Develops its Own Coin Style
A new American style of coin design is taking shape. That sentiment was shared by members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee when they met April 26 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
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Coin collection grows, one country at a time
I call it the family coin collection. It was started 100 years ago by my grandfather who collected Indian Head and Lincoln cents. As a young girl I spent many rainy afternoons searching through his tins of coins and filling … Continue reading
Posted in Common Cents
Tagged Canadian cent, coin collection, coin folders, coin shows, lincoln cents, ruble, World Coins
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Set popularity to be measured
How popular will the American Eagle San Francisco two-coin silver proof set be when it goes on sale June 7? Just check the “sales odometer.” Continue reading
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Dinosaur coin is cool
Any parent of a college student knows that there will be a gap in communications for about five years. With classes, friends, studying and fun time occupying them 24/7, there is little time for keeping in touch with the homefront. … Continue reading
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Tagged dinosaur coin, glow-in-the dark coin, Royal Canadian Mint
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San Francisco celebrates 75th
A lot has changed in 75 years at the San Francisco Mint. Gone are the fifth floor pistol range, blacksmith shop and tear gas security system, replaced by robotic technology, a clean room and a focus on lean manufacturing. Continue reading
Collector coins push bullion aside
Move over gold and silver, collector coins are sharing the spotlight. After years of chasing bullion coins up and down the value chart, dealers say customers now are taking as much interest in collector coins. Continue reading
Don’t abolish U.S. cent
I am a practical, logical person. No one would ever say I’m frivolous. But when it comes to talk of eliminating the Lincoln cent, I get a bit irrational. Canada has decided to phase out its cent at the end … Continue reading
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Tagged cent collection, lincoln cent, penny, penny candy, U.S. cent
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It’s Never too Late to Learn
If you’re lucky enough to have a great job, you’re probably surrounded by great people. The two go hand in hand. Any numismatist out there would most likely agree that I have one of the greatest jobs around. Day in … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Herbert, bank notes, coins, paper money, U.S. Coin Digest, World Coins
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Let’s Be Careful Out There
It happens way too often. A dealer packs up his car after a coin show and heads for home. It’s only a three- or four- hour drive. Makes no sense to fly. It’s been a long week, he’s tired and … Continue reading
