7/14 Coin Numismatic News

U.S. Mint makes Yosemite National Park Quarter July 14, 2010 at 10:54 PM We've got another video exclusive on WalletPop.com today. I'm taking you where the general public is not allowed to go: onto the manufacturing floor of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, where the newest 25-cent piece, the America the Beautiful Yosemite quarter, is being produced.   It comes out on July 25, but you're seeing the process that created it -- and every coin you use -- today ... Full Article: Video exclusive! Watch the U.S. Mint make new Yosemite quarter - WalletPop.com Related posts: US Mint Launches Hot Springs National Park Quarter US Mint and NPS Launch Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Quarter   1952 Quarter Proof Coin Features 'S' Mint Mark on Eagle's Chest July 14, 2010 at 10:46 PM Coin collecting is without question a hobby full of imagination and many times is filled with wording that is recognized only by numismatists. In 1952, a proof Washington Quarter was produced containing a letter "S" on the eagle's chest on the reverse of the coin. Once this was discovered, creative collectors and specialists with wild imaginations quickly referred to this anomaly as a Superbird Quarter, comparing it to the Superman hero character. Some believe ... Full Article: 1952 Superbird Washington Quarter - 'S' Mint Mark on Eagle's Chest - Professional Coin Grading Service Related posts: Price Gains Make 1952-S a Sleeper on the Move Gold Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Mark 5th Best May   Royal Canadian Mint's 2010 Navy Centennial Dollar Coin July 14, 2010 at 10:42 PM A new one-dollar circulation coin immortalizing the centennial of the Canadian Navy, proudly produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, was unveiled today by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces. The unveiling took place at a luncheon celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, hosted by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. The Mint will produce seven million one-dollar Canadian Navy Centennial commemorative circulation coins, which will begin circulating today (June 29) and Canadians are encouraged to look for this special coin in their change, or order it online by visiting www.mint.ca/navy ... Full Article: Royal Canadian Mint's 2010 Navy Centennial Dollar Coin - CoinNews Related posts: Royal Canadian Mint Issues Special Centennial Commemorative Coins Celebrate the Royal Canadian Mint's Centennial on Canada Day!   New Orleans Gold $10 Coins Began Slowly July 14, 2010 at 10:41 PM If you are looking for some true hidden values, the place to look might well be the Coronet Head $10 gold pieces from New Orleans. Gold eagles from anywhere tend to be overlooked, but somehow those from New Orleans seem to have a special place in obscurity. It's probably a result of gold eagles not getting quite the same attention as some other gold denominations, such as double eagles, but it almost certainly has to do at least in part with New Orleans itself as the facility despite some awfully tough coins like the 1854-O and 1856-O double eagles just does not seem to get mentioned a great deal when gold coins are discussed ... Full Article: New Orleans Gold $10 Began Slowly - NumisMaster Related posts: Singular New Orleans Double Eagle Headlines Heritage Long Beach Auction Mint Stats: Van Buren Dollars Move Onto Page Slowly – NumisMaster