Wallenberg artwork unveiled

Posted on May 20, 2013 by NMN

The designs for a congressional gold medal honoring World War II Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was unveiled May 9. Continue reading →

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Wooden box origins described by reader

Posted on May 20, 2013 by NMN

I have a wooden box dated 1913 that says “Property U.S. Government Mint” and artwork of the Buffalo nickel on its side. Do you know who made it? Continue reading →

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This week’s letters (06/04/13)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by NMN

When we embarked on this journey with our Uncle George Walton’s 1913 Liberty Head Nickel 10 years ago, we had no idea what we would be install for. What an experience it has been! Continue reading →

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Can Eagle set be win for all of us?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Dave Harper

It appears from the early reaction of collectors to the two-coin West Point silver American Eagle set that the U.S. Mint has a winner.
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Gold rarity a product of Philadelphia

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Paul M. Green

There are any number of really tough gold coins. In some cases they command extremely high prices while in others the prices may be high but certainly reasonable when you realize what you are getting. Continue reading →

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Mint Stats: White Mountain 5-ounce hits market

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dave Harper

The White Mountain 5-ounce silver bullion coin has arrived. Authorized Purchasers have taken 12,700 from the U.S. Mint. Continue reading →

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Chicago club issues medal for show

Posted on May 16, 2013 by NMN

There are two ways to get a version of the Chicago Coin Club’s 2013 American Numismatic Association convention medal hosted this year by CCC. Continue reading →

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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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