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Reagan, Currency set limits gone

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Connor Falk

The United States Mint has removed household order limits for the 2016-W Nancy Reagan gold First Spouse coins. Both uncirculated and proof Reagan coins had limits of one coin per finish. As of July 17, collectors ordered 1,291 uncirculated and … Continue reading →

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Seated Liberty coinage offers challenge, excitement

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Connor Falk

One of the most prolific U.S. silver coin designs is the Seated Liberty. It appeared on six denominations between 1836 and 1891. The obverse, with variations over time, was used on half dimes (1837-1873), dimes (1837-1891), 20-cent pieces (1875-1878), quarters … Continue reading →

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Reagan First Spouse set arrives

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Connor Falk

The Ronald and Nancy Reagan Presidential dollar and First Spouse Medal Set went on sale July 5, just four days after the release of both the Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar and the Nancy Reagan gold First Spouse coins. As of … Continue reading →

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Tips for buying gold, silver

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Connor Falk

Gold and silver is back in the news. Your dentist, barber, or co-worker might be talking about precious metals now when it was all sports talk before. Ryan Denby, CEO of Austin Rare Coins and Bullion, Austin, Texas, said his … Continue reading →

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Ronald, Nancy Reagan coins arrive

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Connor Falk

Just like the 1984 presidential election, the Reagans are back in by a landslide. The United States Mint opened sales for the Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar and the Nancy Reagan First Spouse gold coin on July 1. As of July … Continue reading →

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Platinum sellout surprises

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Connor Falk

The 2016-W $100 platinum proof Eagle’s quick sellout on June 30 came as a shock to some collectors. The mintage of 10,000 coins was gone in 56 minutes. Why is that a surprise? Past releases with lower sales totals have … Continue reading →

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Big sales for Nixon, Ford coins

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Connor Falk

Someone’s betting big on Nixon and Ford Presidential dollar coins. From June 19 to 26, the United States Mint reports selling 1,416 Nixon and 1,407 Ford 100-coin bags of Philadephia-minted Presidential dollar coins. That amounts to $282,300 in face value. … Continue reading →

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Chet fondly recalled

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Connor Falk

Chet Krause’s positive attitude and dedication to numismatics is his lasting legacy to a coin collecting hobby he cared deeply for. Jeff Garrett, president of the American Numismatic Association, said he appreciates his time serving with Chet Krause on the … Continue reading →

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CCAC picks quarters and medals, hears out palladium

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Connor Falk

Designs for four of five 2018 America the Beautiful quarters were chosen when the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met June 27 in Colorado Springs, Colo. After discussion, the committee began by voting on Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore quarter. … Continue reading →

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2016 gold Eagles reach milestone

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Connor Falk

A period of strong demand from bullion buyers helped propel 2016 gold Eagles to surpass one million coins sold. As of June 22, the Mint has sold 1,003,000 total gold Eagles representing 479,500 ounces of gold. In all of 2015, … Continue reading →

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