Mint Stats: New task is to remember mintmarks

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Dave Harper

Initial sales figures have arrived from the U.S. Mint for the 5-Star Generals commemoratives. Pity the poor collector who tries to make sense of the mintmarks. Continue reading →

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Tax time logjam

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Dave Harper

It is not long until we reach the April 15 income tax filing deadline. One question facing most taxpayers is whether to set money aside in an individual retirement account and what form it should take. Those who have opted … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Local coin dealer, my best find of all

Posted on March 25, 2013 by NMN

I have been reading Numismatic News for the last 10 years and always am amazed about collectors complaining about the coin dealers.
The adage, “You get what you pay for” applies equally to finding a reputable coin dealer. Continue reading →

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Time to remember Civil War coins?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dave Harper

The Civil War era attracts the attention of all Americans in numerous ways, from simply watching the Academy Award-nominated movie, “Lincoln,” to participating in Civil War battlefield re-enaactments. Continue reading →

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Mint Stats: Will March gold sales beat last year?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by NMN

Remember the tests in school? Name the next number in this sequence: 124,500, 68,000, X. What will it be? Gold bullion Eagle buyers would love to know. The first two numbers were monthly 1-ounce sales for January and February. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Half dollar vanishes from circulation

Posted on March 18, 2013 by NMN

In the days of yesteryear, the half dollar used to circulate widely along with other silver coins of the era both in the U.S. and Canada. I can remember as a young boy of 10 or so getting a half dollar in change when I gave a dollar for 50 cents worth of merchandise, or a half and a quarter for 25 cents worth. Continue reading →

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It’s written online, so it must be so

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Dave Harper

Do you believe everything you see? I just got off the phone with a fellow who proves just how powerful something can be when you look at it. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Coin shows can’t please everyone

Posted on March 12, 2013 by NMN

For the last few months I have read many letters to the editor about coin shows, both from the dealers’ and patrons’ points of view. But I have not read about coin shows from the point of view of the people who put on the shows. Continue reading →

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Mint Stats: New numbers put into commem box

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Dave Harper

The first Girl Scout commemorative silver dollar sales numbers appear in the commemorative box. It is a work in progress. Forgive the fact that the 5-Star General program has not yet begun, nor have the possibilities of multi-coin sets been yet given individual line listings. The box contents will take shape over the next few weeks. Continue reading →

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Mint Stats: 2013 commemorative coins debut

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Debbie Bradley

The 2013 commemorative coins are ready to make their appearance. The 2013 Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial silver dollar went on sale to the public Feb. 28. Expect to see the first sales figures here next week. Continue reading →

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