10/19 Numismatic Collecting News

		Coin Hoard of US Gold Double Eagles Discovered in London Garden October 18, 2010 at 10:08 PM     A valuable hoard of American gold coins has been unearthed in an east London garden — one of Britain's most curious treasure finds. Buried hoards are discovered every so often, but their Anglo-Saxon, Viking or Roman owners were themselves interred long ago. Whoever hid the 80 coins from the 19th and early 20th centuries may be alive. Why they chose the garden of a residential block in Hackney is a mystery... Full Article: Hackney gardeners dig up hoard of American gold coins - thisislondon.com Related posts: Numismatic History: The Stetson Collection Gold Coin Hoard Hoard of gold coins unearthed in southern India
		Proof Gold and Silver Eagle Values October 18, 2010 at 10:01 PM     Gold is currently the engine that is driving the rare coin market... Other investment firms are similarly bullish on the prospects of gold to continue rising in value. Gold is up nearly 25 percent in 2010, and if trends continue, gold will be heading for its tenth consecutive annual gain. The U.S. Mint's release of Proof 2010-W American Eagle gold coins in early October has taken pressure off the secondary market for... Full Article: Gold dominates market - Coin Values Related posts: Proof American Eagle Coin Values American Eagle values swing
		Austrian Mint Releases Vindobona Coin October 18, 2010 at 9:53 PM     2010 Austrian Vindobona Silver Coin The second coin in the Austrian Mint's new series "Rome on the Danube" is dedicated to the famous city of Vienna that began its existence as a military outpost on the northern borders of the Roman Empire. The 20 Euro Vindobona silver coin commemorative was issued on 8th September, 2010, and is eagerly awaited by coin collectors and fans of Roman history alike. The 20 Euro coin "Vindobona" is struck in 900 fine silver to a guaranteed maximum mintage of 50,000 pieces worldwide. Produced exclusively in proof quality, each coin comes in an attractive box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. A prestigious wooden collection case may be purchased separately for the whole series of "Rome on the Danube". Full Article: Austria 2010 20€  Vindobona Silver Coin Launches - CoinNews.net Related posts: Austria Silver "Rome on the Danube" Coin Austrian Mint Launches "Holy Roman Empire" Crown Gold Coin
		India Post offers free gold coin with purchase October 18, 2010 at 9:42 PM     In a bid to push the sale of gold coins during this year's festive season, India Post has launched a novel scheme, offering 0.5 gram of gold free on purchase of 10 gram of gold coin from the post offices. The offer was launched from Tuesday and will be continued till the end of December this year. Besides, the six per cent discount offer on the total value of gold, which was scheduled to end on October 9, has been extended ... Full Article: India Post rolls out program to push gold coin sale - Sify.com Related posts: India Post is selling gold coins like hotcakes – CommodityOnline India stats selling gold coins in post offices – Coin News