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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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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Lowest 2-cent mintage intriguing

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Paul M. Green

If you asked enough people you might find someone who would know what the lowest mintage business strike 2-cent piece was. Continue reading →

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