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- U.S. Mint Site Crashes Nov. 5 Mint Fails to Think of Customers First Several weeks ago, the U.S. Mint announced it would issue a special U.S. silver Eagle proof coin to commemorate the end of the Second World War. Because I am enrolled as a customer to receive all silver Eagle proof coins automatically, I thought there would be no problem. ...
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Utah token catalog gets an update
The field of numismatics, collectors often complain, is becoming too oriented to the prices of silver and gold. There is something in this criticism. I find myself writing about bullion frequently. The Mint suspended proof silver Eagles in 2009 so … Continue reading
NTCA bestows Curto Award
Richard Greever of Sunnyvale, Calif., was named the recipient of the 2012 James J. Curto Award Sept. 2 at the National Token Collectors Association Annual Token Show in Salt Lake City, Utah. Continue reading
TAMS Banquet plans take shape
The Token and Medal Society voted at its board meeting last year to move its board meeting, general meeting and the TAMS banquet to Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in Philadelphia at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money show. Continue reading
Token books updated
Author Russell Rulau has announced that three of his books will be updated and repriced in the coming year. Supply of Tokens of Spain, the hardcover catalog published by non-profit group Numismatics International of Texas, is dwindling and needs revision, he stated. Continue reading
Wooden nickel pays tribute to Marines
The Great River Regional Coin Club of St. Cloud, Minn., has issued a wooden nickel in conjunction with its 40th anniversary fall coin show. The piece pays tribute to the United States Marine Corps. Continue reading
Wooden nickel pays tribute to Marines
The Great River Regional Coin Club of St. Cloud, Minn., has issued a wooden nickel in conjunction with its 40th anniversary fall coin show. The piece pays tribute to the United States Marine Corps. Continue reading
Gold token book out in 3rd edition
Alaska Rare Coins has announced the publication of the 3rd edition of the book, Striking Gold in Alaska, Making tokens from placer gold, by Dick Hanscom. It follows the process from purchasing placer gold, to preparing the gold for striking, to engraving the dies, to striking. It also lists sources of supplies and equipment as well as information on striking silver. Continue reading
Token society issues medal
“Buffalo Hunter” is the theme of the 2011 medal of the National Utah Token Society. It weighs 1 ounce and has a diameter of 39mm. The central design features a bison as depicted on the U.S. Buffalo nickel. “Buffalo Hunter” is above, and “American Heritage” and “2011” are below. The obverse and reverse of the nickel also appear at the bottom of the design. Continue reading
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