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- Silver to Gold Ratio Silver to Gold Ratio Everyone must know we’re in tumultuous times with a looming election, COVID-19 uptick in infections, etc. Lots of people are inquiring about bullion. The 1-ounce gold eagle has a denomination of $50, the half-ounce of $25 and the 1/10-ounce of $5. So, why is the quarter-ounce at a denomination of $10? Shouldn’t ...
Tag Archives: US Mint
Basketball Coin Sales Begin
With sales of the Basketball Hall of Fame coins and products beginning June 4, new entries have been added at the top of this page’s chart. The first of the Mint’s 2020 commemorative releases, the coins honor the 60th anniversary … Continue reading
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Tagged BB HOF coins, mint stats, products, US Mint
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New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
Friday, The United States Mint announced the appointment of Dr. Lawrence S. Brown to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. This appointment for … Continue reading
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Tagged ccac, citizens coinage advisory committee, new appointee, US Mint
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Silver Proof Set Available Oct. 17
Collectors will have the opportunity to get their hands on the U.S. Mint’s 2019 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set when it becomes available at noon tomorrow, Oct. 17. Beginning this year, all eight coins in the set contain 99.9 percent … Continue reading
Posted in AnnounceMints, Features
Tagged 2019 Limited Edition Silver Proof set, AnnounceMINTS, US Mint
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A Breathtaking Rendition of Lady Liberty
The United States Mint American Liberty Program celebrates modern renditions of the iconic Liberty that embody the ideals of freedom and equality first set forth in our Declaration of Independence. In the 227 years since its establishment, the United States … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 3, 2019
12-S Lincoln This is in regards to Mr. Vodney’s article in the Aug 6 issue of Numismatic News. I found the 12-S Lincoln back in my dad’s change back in ‘58 when I started collecting pennies. He would always empty … Continue reading
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Tagged coin and currency set, letters to the editor, US Mint, Viewpoint
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United States Mint Reveals Designs for the Final Coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
by the United States Mint On Aug. 13, 2019, The United States Mint (Mint) unveiled the official designs for the final six coins in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. The unveiling took place at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020-2021, America the Beautiful Quarters Program, US Mint
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American Innovation 2018 $1 Reverse Proof Introductory Coin
On August 14, the United States Mint began taking orders for the American Innovation 2018 $1 Reverse Proof Introductory Coin. The United States Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series to honor innovation and innovators with $1 … Continue reading
BEP and US Mint to Participate in ANA World’s Fair of Money
The following is a press release we received from the BEP WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 8, 2019) – The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the United States Mint will share booth #1825 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s … Continue reading
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Tagged ana, ANA World's Fair of Money, BEP, billion dollar exhibit, US Mint
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Commemorating Our Nation’s Fifth President
The United States Mint has announced it will release the fifth medal in its Presidential Medal Series on August 8, with sales opening at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. There is no mintage limit, nor is there a product or household … Continue reading
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Tagged James Monroe, Presidential Medal, Presidential Medal Series, US Mint
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CCAC and CFA Make Recommendations on Basketball Coin
During its meeting on July 17, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) reviewed proposed obverse and reverse designs for the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program, basketball coin, ccac, CFA, US Mint
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