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Prices for US Numismatic Gold and Platinum Coins Set to Rise   Two of more than a dozen U.S. coins that are expected to have their prices increased on Wednesday.Prices for United States Mint numismatic gold and platinum coins are poised for increases Wednesday, based on trending prices of the precious metals they contain. Unless strong reversals in precious metals appear rapidly, the U.S.

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19th Century Coins Anchor February Heritage Long Beach Auction  A variety of 19th century rarities — from an 1808 quarter eagle to an 1839-O branch mint proof half dollar and a historic1860 Mormon five dollar coin — highlight Heritage Auctions' Feb. 2-5, 2012 Long Beach U.S. Coins Signature® Auction. This 1808 quarter eagle graded MS63 NGC is a chief highlight in the February Heritage Long

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Gold Up 4.1% in Weekly Gain as Silver Rises 6.7%, but Bullion Coins Dip  Gold prices advanced in four of five days this week. Three were surging increases which propelled the yellow metal to its best weekly pick-up of the year with a gain of $68.20, or 4.1%. Gold settled mildly higher Friday to extend a winning streak that began on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve pledged to keep ultra-low

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Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefields Commemorative Coins Proposed Again  Newly re-introduced legislation in the House of Representatives would commemorate the battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 with up to 300,000 $5 gold coins, 1 million silver dollars and 2 million half dollars. Read the rest of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefields Commemorative

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US Mint Sales: 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set Debuts  A new product, the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set, debuted on the US Mint sales charts and won the majority of attention, hands down. The quarters proof set did not have much of an impact on other sales, as only a handful of offerings, 29, managed to exceed their prior week's increases. United States Mint

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Gold Prices Rally Above $1700 as Silver Soars Over $33   Gold prices had been pressured by strength in the U.S. dollar during most of Wednesday until the Fed released forecasts indicating it is likely to maintain "a highly accommodative stance for monetary policy" and that U.S. economic conditions are "likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate at least through late

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2012-S Uncirculated Silver Eagle Expected, Special Annual Sets Studied  This year the United States Mint is planning to release a San Francisco "S" minted uncirculated American Silver Eagle for collectors and is paving the way for a series of "special" annual sets beginning in 2012 that could include Silver Eagles with varying "S", "D" and "W" mint marks, special reverse proofs and ultra-high

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2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Rolls Priced Lower  Rolls of America the Beautiful Quarters this year will be priced $7 lower, according to a new U.S. Mint notice published on the Federal Register Friday and dated one week earlier. El Yunque Quarter rolls and bags will be released on January 23, 2012 at reduced prices.The reduction follows a series of other cuts in product prices recently

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Gold Gains 2% on Week as Silver Soars 7.3%, US Bullion Coin Demand High  Gold, silver and platinum ended Friday higher to enhance weekly gains while palladium retreated on the day but still soared on the week. Market watchers were glued to news out of Europe and looking ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. In closing the week, expectations of a Greek debt

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First Canadian 2012 Collector Coins Revealed by Mint  The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to introduce exciting new gold, silver and base metal keepsakes inspired by Canada's historical, cultural and artistic heritage by launching its first collector coins of 2012. A sampling of the new collector coins and products from the Royal Canadian MintRead the rest of First Canadian 2012 Collector

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2011-W Uncirculated American Gold Eagle Sells Out, New Mintage Low   2011-W Uncirculated American Gold EagleCoin collectors can no longer look to the United States Mint for the 2011-W Uncirculated American Gold Eagle. The Mint sold out of the one ounce, 22-karat American Gold Eagle on Tuesday, January 17. Unlike other numismatic gold products, the United States Mint never officially announced

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US Mint Raises Price on Proof Platinum Eagle, Gold Coins Unchanged   2011 Proof Platinum EagleCollectors will now have to pay $100 more for a 2011-W Proof American Platinum Eagle after the United States Mint raised its price Wednesday from $1,692.00 to $1,792.00.Pricing for the proof Platinum Eagle had most recently been reduced on December 21 when the PGM metal fell within the Mint's coin

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US Mint Annual 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Sets Available  The United States Mint released its 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set today, January 17, at noon ET for a price of $14.95, plus shipping and handling. Protective Lens for 2012 ATB Quarters Proof SetRead the rest of US Mint Annual 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Sets Available

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PCGS-Certified Coins Set Records in Heritage's $55.8M+ FUN US Coin Auction  Rare coins authenticated and certified for grade by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention auction sessions conducted by Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com). 1793 Chain cent PCGS MS65 Brown and 1829 $5 PCGS Secure Plus

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2010-P Mount Hood Silver Coin Sold Out, 2011-P Vicksburg Sales Start  The biggest news regarding United States Mint recent product sales was the sellout of the 2010-P Mount Hood National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, which was followed one day later with the release of the 2011-P Vicksburg National Military Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin. Mount Hood National Forest

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US Mint 2011 Annual Coin Production Rises 28.7%, Mintages Top 8.2 Billion   Of the more than 8.2 billion coins produced by the United States Mint in 2011, more than 4.9 billion were Lincoln cents. United States Mint annual coin production climbed higher last year, marking a second straight yearly advance. The United States Mint produced over 8.2 billion coins for circulation in 2011, which was

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Mount Hood 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Sold Out  The collectible Mount Hood National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin for Oregon sold out Wednesday, January 11. The fifth .999 fine silver coin issued in the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin series is now the fifth one to sell out. The United States Mint sent this image of the 2010-P Mount Hood 5

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US Mint Sets 2012 Product Prices for Collector Silver Eagles and Annual Sets   While many other U.S. Mint product prices have been slashed for 2012, the Proof Silver Eagle is set to launch at a higher price than when last year's coin, shown above, sold out.The United States Mint on Wednesday officially set prices for the 2012 Proof Silver Eagle and major annual sets after having revealed

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Looking at 2012 Numismatically  Although coin production increased in 2011, the dominant conversation was what to do with the overproduction of one-dollar coins. A small sampling of 2012 coins that will be released by the U.S. Mint in 2012Passionate arguments on both sides of this issue found that eight different bills were introduced in congress to try to fix the problem. As with a lot of

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US Mint Cuts Product Prices on 2012 ATB Quarters, Releases Images  The United States Mint released images of the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters on Thursday, and lower prices for related products were published on Friday. The United States Mint released images of the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters on ThursdayAmerica the Beautiful Quarters include five new coins featuring reverse

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Gold Gains $50 on Week, US Bullion Coins Robust in 2012 Start  Gold dipped modestly Friday, breaking away from a four-session winning streak. But the yellow metal still advanced $50, or 3.2%, for the week, scoring its best weekly pick-up since early December. "Gold came under pressure because people are a bit more comfortable with the recovery of the economy, but it is going to remain

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US Mint Adds Presidential $1 Coin Products, Cuts Prices  A new line of Presidential $1 Coin products are in store for 2012 while all but one of the existing products will have their prices lowered. (Jump to table of Presidential product changes.) The United States Mint has added 2012 Presidential $1 Coin products and changed prices on other annual offerings The news comes from a document the

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United States Mint Announces 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Designs   WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the designs that will appear on the Presidential $1 Coins in 2012.  The obverse (heads sides) of the coins will bear striking portraits of former Presidents Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland (first term), Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland (second term). 

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Gold Rises 0.8%, 2012 Gold and Silver Eagles Maintain Momentum   Gold futures on Wednesday advanced for a third straight session and reached a two-week high. Safe-haven buying was again in focus as European governments agreed in principle to embargo Iranian crude due to the country's nuclear program. Read the rest of Gold Rises 0.8%, 2012 Gold and Silver Eagles Maintain Momentum

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2012 American Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Released, Sales Robust   An American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle bullion coinTuesday, January 3, the United States Mint began taking orders for its 2012 American Gold Eagle and 2012 American Silver Eagle bullion coins. Kicking off the new year on a high note, opening sales on day one jumped out of the gate. The United States

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Gold Prices Rise 10.2% for 11th Annual Gain, Silver Falls 9.8% in 2011  Gold futures advanced nearly $26 Friday, rebounding from six straight session losses to close out a roller-coaster year with a gain of 10.2% — an 11th consecutive annual increase. Other precious metals rallied as well, chipping away tiny slices from what turned out to be staggering yearly losses. Platinum and palladium

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Gold in 2012Gold is a barometer of the ill winds stirred by monetary problems. It is as reliable as a canary in a coalmine. The rising price of gold flashes for everyone a clear warning signal. And a rising gold price is what we can expect in 2012. View full post on Resource Investor

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2012 Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins Designs  The United States Mint announced the four designs for the upcoming 2012 Star Spangled Banner commemorative coins. Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Designs - Gold and SilverThe coins celebrate the writing of the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key, as well as the War of 1812. Up to 100,000 $5 gold coins

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US Mint's 2011-W $10 Proof Gold Eagle Coin Sells Out   2011-W $10 Proof Gold Eagle Coin Another collectible 2011-W Proof American Gold Eagle coin is no longer available. The United States Mint on Wednesday signaled that the individual $10 Proof Gold Eagle has sold out, marking the second in the series to go following a sellout of the largest $50 version in October. Read the rest of US Mint's

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Stack's Bowers to Auction Battle Born Collection of CC's at ANA's 2012 World's Fair of Money  Stack's Bowers Galleries (www.stacksbowers.com) will auction the Battle Born Collection, which is only the second complete 111-piece set of Carson City coinage ever assembled. This 1873-CC Liberty Seated No Arrows Dime is a highlight from the Battle Born Collection of Carson City coinage. Stack's

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US Mint Reduces Prices on Five Numismatic Silver Coins   The Gettysburg National Military Park 5 Oz Uncirculated Coin is one of five silver coins to have its price reducedThe United States Mint on Tuesday once again reduced prices on several numismatic silver coins, marking the second such occurrence in less than three months. Affected by this latest round of price cuts were the uncirculated

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Early 2012 US Mint Product Schedule Published  With one release left in 2011, the United States Mint is getting ready for next year's early product launches and has already published a schedule with line ups for the first two months. America the Beautiful Quarter Proof Sets are among the early releases in 2012. Shown above are U.S. Mint images of the clad and silver set.Read the rest of Early

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Gold is Top Performing Commodity of 2011 Despite gold prices falling again this week, the metal is still the top performing commodity of 2011. View full post on IBTimes.com : Gold

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Gold Marks Modest Weekly Gain as Palladium Soars and Silver Falls  In thin pre-holiday trading, gold rose 0.5% this week despite falling in four of five days. Tuesday's near $21 rally cemented the weekly increase as each of the down days was modest. On Friday, gold prices declined $4.60, or 0.3%, to $1,606.00 an ounce in the February futures contract on the Comex in New York. Gold reached its

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Bills Seek to Change Cents and Nickels to Steel   Two new bills would have the U.S. Mint use steel in cents and nickels The metallic composition of cents and nickels would be changed if newly introduced legislation becomes law. According to two separate bills introduced on December 15, 2011, America's two lowest denominated coins should be struck primarily from steel. Congressman Steve Stivers

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ANA Extends Partnership with NGC, PMG and NCS  The ANA and Certified Collectibles Group have agreed to a five-year extension that designates Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, Paper Money Guarantyand Numismatic Conservation Services as the ANA's official grading and conservation services. Read the rest of ANA Extends Partnership with NGC, PMG and NCS

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US Mint Sales: 2011 Commemorative Coins Rally in Finish   U.S. Mint image showing several of the 2011 commemorative coins which went off sale Friday The newest United States Mint sales figures show that 2011 commemorative coins enjoyed a mini-rally during their final days as did nearly every Presidential $1 coin product. With those excluded, however, overall product sales remained a bit soft

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter Three-Coin Set Release  A collector product, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter Three-Coin Set, launched on December 20, 2011, from the United States Mint. Priced at $14.95, the set is a bit more economical way of obtaining collector Chickasaw quarters from each U.S. Mint facility that produces them. U.S Mint image of the Chickasaw

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US Marshals Service Commemorative Coins Pass House   Older style badge with the US Marshals Service Star Gold, silver and clad commemorative coins celebrating the 225th anniversary of the US Marshals Service are one step closer to reality after several previous unsuccessful attempts.Introduced in March by Rep. Steve Womack [R-AR3], the United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary

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Final 2012 America the Beautiful Quarter Designs  The United States Mint revealed the final designs that were chosen by U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner for the upcoming 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters. Final 2012 America the Beautiful Quarter DesignsThe five new designs on the quarters will enter public circulation at different times during the year. They will also be part of several

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Gold, Silver Rise Friday but Plunge on Week, US Mint Bullion Coins Surge  Modestly paring weekly losses, gold and other precious metals rebounded Friday as the U.S. dollar pulled back and investors stepped in to buy on the bargain. "Some people were taking the opportunity to scoop it (gold) up at lower levels. And, it's still up year to date. So, it wasn't surprising that people wanted to sell

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2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Designs Revealed  Artwork designs for next year's 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins were published by the United States Mint this week. These collectibles — in gold and silver — will celebrate more than just the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the selected designs commemorate the events that led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled

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Final Day for U.S. Mint 2011 Commemorative Coins  Collectors have a single day left to place last-minute orders for this year's commemorative coins from the U.S. Mint. They will be removed from sale tomorrow, Friday, December 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET. The United States Mint last week sent this image of several 2011 commemorative coins in an e-mail to customers reminding them of the upcoming

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Production of Circulating Presidential $1 Coins Halted   The George Washington Presidential $1 Coin, the first issue in the U.S. Mint's Presidential $1 Coin ProgramProduction of circulating Presidential $1 Coins has been immediately suspended at the United States Mint. The suspension comes at the direction of Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner as part of a broad Campaign to Cut Government

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Top U.S. Rare Coins in PCGS Holders  With the reported pending $7.395 million sale of the unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon, the most valuable certified United States gold, silver and copper coins are in Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) holders. Read the rest of Top U.S. Rare Coins in PCGS Holders

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Heritage January NYINC Coins Auction Features 5,200+ Lots  A simply magnificent 1892 South African Republic gold Proof Pond 1892, PR65 NGC — the best of just 10 like pieces known to have been minted — is expected to bring $300,000+ as one of the principal highlights of Heritage Auctions' Jan. 2-3, 2012 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction, an official auction of the New York International

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Gold Prices Mark Weekly Loss, Palladium Rallies, Silver Eagle Rebounds  While palladium prices soared 6.3 percent this week and in a direction many expected, gold prices dropped 2.0 percent when most participants in market surveys had projected a bullish outlook for the yellow metal before closing up shop last week. Read the rest of Gold Prices Mark Weekly Loss, Palladium Rallies, Silver Eagle

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2011 First Spouse Bronze Four-Medal Set Available  Four bronze medals, each honoring a different First Spouse of the Presidents who served between 1865 and 1881, are featured in the United States Mint2011 First Spouse Bronze Four-Medal Set that launched just over one week ago. Image of the 2011 First Spouse Bronze Four-Medal Set sent by the U.S. Mint announcing its releaseRead the rest of 

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Mark Twain Commemorative Coins Proposed Again   Last week, Senator Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] of Connecticut introduced legislation that calls for gold and silver commemorative coins during calendar year 2016 to celebrate the life and legacy of Mark Twain.Mark Twain, the pen name used by Samuel Clemens, wrote many books that are still in print after more than a century since his death in 1910.

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US Mint Sales: Quarters Coin Set, Olympic 5 Oz Silver and Lucretia Gold Debut   The 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set in one of three U.S. Mint products to debut last weekDebut sales are in for three newly released United States products, including the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set, 2011 Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins and the 2011-P

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Senate Bill Proposes March of Dimes Commemorative Coins   President Franklin Roosevelt's portrait on the 10-cent coin is a reminder of his 1938 founding of the March of Dimes.Newly introduced Senate legislation proposes silver commemorative coins in 2014 to honor the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes. Numbered S. 1935 and jointly introduced by Sen. Kay Hagan [D-NC] and Sen. Susan Collins

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PCGS Announces Coin Grading Contest at 2012 FUN Convention   Collectors attending the upcoming Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention in Orlando, January 5 – 7, 2012, will have the opportunity to test their coin grading skills and a chance to win a valuable gold coin from the Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com). Read the rest of PCGS Announces Coin Grading Contest at 2012

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American Gold Eagle Bullion Sales Fall in November   American Gold Eagle bullion sales in November were the slowest since June 2008United States Mint bullion sales of American Gold Eagle coins registered a third straight month of declining numbers in November. Just 41,000 ounces of the 22-karat bullion coins were ordered by the Mint's network of authorized purchasers, the lowest monthly total

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Gold, Silver and Palladium Notch Whopping Weekly Gains   Precious metals settled mixed Friday but each notched significant weekly gains. Palladium led the major metals, jumping 13.3 percent. Silver prices surged 5.4 percent. Gold followed with its own 3.9 percent weekly increase while platinum scored a more modest advance of 1.0 percent. Read the rest of Gold, Silver and Palladium Notch

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Bill Seeks to Amend Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act   A bill seeking to adjust how Lincoln commemorative coin surcharges are distributed was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, considered in the Financial Services Committee and has been marked up for a voice vote before the full body. Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coins (Proof and Uncirculated Silver Dollars) - Click Image

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1793 Large Cent Rarities Cross the Block in Heritage FUN Platinum Auction   The Denis W. Loring Collection of 1793 Large Cents, 12 in all, will be offered as part of Heritage Auctions' Thursday, Jan. 5 2012 Platinum Night auction, part of the company's Jan. 3-8 U.S. Coins & Platinum Night FUN Signature® Auction. The Denis W. Loring Collection of 1793 Large Cents, shown above and described

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US Mint Sales: Annual Sets, Uncirculated Silver Eagle and Commemoratives Lead   Annual sets held 7 of the 10 top selling positions in the latest weekly sales update from the United States MintBuyers keyed on annual sets, the uncirculated Silver Eagle and commemorative coins in the absence of new product releases, the latest sales figures from the United States Mint revealed. With the popular 

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US Mint Issues 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set   Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the United States Mint issued the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set. Its price is $9.95, which is identical to last year's release. United States Mint image of the newly issued 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin SetThe set of 2011 quarters is the

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Eighth Annual PNG 2012 YN Scholarship Competition Announced   The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2012 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the eighth consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs.

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2012 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design   In a recent press release, the United States Mint described the upcoming 2012 Native American $1 coin reverse design. The coin has had a new reverse design each year since 2009 to recognize Native Americans for their contributions to the development of the nation. The upcoming image will feature horses. 2012 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

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Gold Prices Decline 2.3% on Week, Silver Erases Most of 2011 Gains   Gold prices declined in three of four days during the abbreviated trading week, extending a string of weekly losses to two. Gold this week fell $39.40, or 2.3 percent, after having given up $63, or 3.5 percent, last week. Read the rest of Gold Prices Decline 2.3% on Week, Silver Erases Most of 2011 Gains

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2012 Native American $1 Dollar Design Revealed   "Trade Routes in the 17th Century" is the new design theme for the 2012 Native American $1 coin, the United States Mint said today during an unveiling of the dollar design. The new coin is expected to be issued early next year and minted throughout 2012 to meet demand. United States Mint Image of the 2012 Native American $1 Coin Design – Click

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Stock, Gold, and Bond Markets Holiday Observations The whole family is gathered here, and I haven't heard so much laughter in a long time. We are also celebrating the arrival of a new granddaughter. I hope you all have much to be thankful for, too.The VIX appears ready to break out of its diamond formation. This will likely be manifest by a strong surge above its October 3 high. The diamond

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New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal for Astronauts, Versions for Public   Leaders of Congress awarded John Glenn and the astronauts of Apollo 11 -- Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins -- with the New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday during a ceremony at the US Capitol. Two different sized bronze versions of New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal are available to

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2011 Proof American Silver Eagle Sold Out   Catching most collectors off-guard, the United States Mint on Tuesday indicated that the 2011 Proof American Silver Eagle is no longer available. Visitors to the proof Silver Eagle page on the Mint's website are greeted with a red "Sold Out" announcement informing them of its new status. United States Mint Image of the 2011 Proof American Silver

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2012 National Coin Week Theme Selected   The theme for next year's 89th annual National Coin Week is "Change In Money: Cowries to Credit Cards," the American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced. The theme focuses on the many changes in money throughout the years, ranging from objects to coins to electronic implementations.  Read the rest of 2012 National Coin Week Theme Selected

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Panda Coins Commemorate Xiamen Special Economic Zone 30th Anniversary   The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has released two new commemorative Panda coins to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Xiamen Special Economic Zone. These two new Panda coins are struck from 99.9% pure gold or silver and were authorized for release beginning on November 21, 2011. Xiamen Special Economic Zone 30th

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Gold Prices Rise to Trim Weekly Loss, Silver Recoups 92 Cents   Gold advanced for the first time in three days Friday, recouping a small portion of a weekly loss that totaled $63, or 3.5 percent — the biggest five-day drop since September 23. Gold prices edged up $4.90, or 0.3 percent, to $1,725.10 an ounce in the December futures contract on the Comex in New York, trading between $1,711.40

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New Frontier Gold Medal Awarded to Astronauts, Bronze Medals for Public   Recognizing the important contributions they made to the history of the United States, theNew Frontier Congressional Gold Medal was awarded earlier this week to four former NASA astronauts during a ceremony held in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The Congressional Gold Medals were presented to John Herschel Glenn, Jr.; Neil A.

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US Mint Sales: American Eagle Proof Coins Outperform   Buying activity eased a bit for United States Mint numismatic products. The latest Mint sales figures show that 35 products outperformed their previous weekly gains as compared to the 53 noted just one report earlier. Each of the Mint's American Eagle proof coins improved upon their prior weekly sales. The half-ounce 2011-W $25 American

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BEP Releases $1 Year of the Dragon Note   The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) on Wednesday, November 16, released a new $1 Year of the Dragon Note. BEP image of the $1 Year of the Dragon Note The banknote is the latest BEP product within its Lucky Money Collection which features uncirculated notes in denominations that capture the "significance of the numbers '8888′ and '168′, as well

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Medal of Honor Coins Get 11th Hour Boost From Texas Coin Dealer   With the United States Mint's mid-December sales cutoff deadline approaching, the President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation (www.cmohfoundation.org) is praising an 11th hour effort by a prominent Texas coin dealer to boost lower-than-anticipated sales of the commemorative 2011 Medal of Honor uncirculated silver

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Stuppler Examines Hyperinflation and Gold Confiscation Possibilities Barry StupplerIn a new analysis of the economic conditions facing the United States and the world, veteran precious metals expert Barry Stuppler of Stuppler & Company (www.Stuppler.com) in Woodland Hills, California cautions we will see "serious global inflation with a high likelihood of hyperinflation within the United

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Benefit of collecting coins adds upImagine a hobby that enhances your appreciation of art, expands your knowledge of history, geography and politics, helps you gain and strengthen organizational skills and provides opportunities for socializing. Would it be wise to embrace such a hobby as you head into your golden years? You bet your bottom silver dollar it would, say avid coin collectors. Click

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James Garfield Presidential Dollar Rolls, Ceremony and Coin Exchange   The United States Mint announced that it will start accepting orders for $25 rolls ofJames Garfield Presidential Dollars on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at noon Eastern Time. James Garfield Presidential Dollar RollsGarfield $1 coins, the last of the 2011 Presidential dollars, will be available in 25-coin rolls from either

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American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set Photos, Latest Values   Interest continues at a heightened, even frenzied level for the American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set which was released on October 27 and promptly sold out in 4 1/2 hours. American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set Photos – Larger and More Photos BelowWhile some collectors assert they will never do business again with

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US Mint October 2011 Coin Production: Quarters Surge, Pennies Top 4 Billion   Unless the U.S. Mint is producing quarters for older designs, the Chickasaw quarter will have the highest mintage of any quarter since 2009. Fewer coins were minted for circulation in October, the latest coin production figures from the United States Mint reveal. In keeping with past months, Lincoln cents kept Mint

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US Mint Sales: Annual Sets and Silver Eagles Top 10 Sellers   Annual sets held 7 of the 10 top selling positions in the latest weekly sales update from the United States MintThe latest sales figures from the United States Mint are here. While the buzz in the numismatic community continues to key on American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Sets which have started shipping, collector's spent

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Chickasaw Quarter Ceremony Location Moves to Vendome Well   The Chickasaw quarter ceremony location has changed to Vendome Well. It will still occur on November 16 at 11:00 a.m. CT.Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarters will launch as expected on Wednesday, November 16, at 11:00 a.m. CT, but the United States Mint has announced that the ceremony location has changed to Vendome Well, a

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CAMI Plans $250 Million Rare Coin Fund   A new joint venture, Certified Assets Management International, LLC (www.CertifiedAssets.com), "CAMI," has been launched by a team that includes a veteran professional rare coin dealer and a Wall Street money manager to assist investors with acquisition and management of numismatic and precious metals items. CAMI is creating an assortment of products,

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October 2011 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Sales Top 3M Milestone   United States Mint sales of the American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin topped 3 million last monthAmerican Eagle Silver bullion coins cleared the three million marker in October, a formidable milestone that assured certain notable rankings. However, the sales pace was down 31.3 percent from the previous month and off 2.7

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Gold Prices Dip Friday but Log Weekly Gains, Silver Falls for Both   Gold prices edged lower Friday, snapping a two-day winning streak. Still, the yellow metal registered a modest weekly gain of $8.90, or 0.5 percent, while other precious metals retreated. In closing the week, gold prices declined $9.00, or 0.5 percent, to$1,756.10 an ounce in the December futures contract on the Comex in New

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Nisei Soldiers of World War II Bronze Medals Available   Acknowledging the dedicated service they provided to the United States of America during World War II, the Congressional Gold Medal was presented Wednesday, November 2, 2011, to members of the U.S. Army's 100th Infantry Battalion (INF BN), the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) and the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). These

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eBay Halts American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set Auctions   The bullion, proof and uncirculated coins (shown above) are three of the five coins that will be packaged within the American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set.The online auction site eBay has added yet another interesting twist to the short but intriguing story of the American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set released last

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UK Royal Mint Reveals 2012 Britannia Silver Bullion Coin   The Royal Mint (www.royalmint.com) is proud to announce the release of a commemorative Britannia silver bullion coin for 2012. 2012 Britannia Silver Bullion CoinSince her first appearance on English coins in the seventeenth-century, Britannia has grown to become a powerful emblem, personifying the spirit of Great Britain. Designed by

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US Mint Reveals 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Coin Designs   United States Mint Associate Director of Sales and Marketing B. B. Craig unveiled the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Coin designs on Thursday evening, October 27, 2011, before a football game at Fort Benning's Doughboy Stadium in Georgia. 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Coin DesignsLarge poster displays of the line

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Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set Values Jump After Sell Out   Launching Thursday, October 27, into an environment of extraordinary demand, the American American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary SetSilver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set sold out within five hours. And while none of the sets have been delivered by the United States Mint yet, many are already appearing on the secondary market at

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Show a Veteran Your Appreciation with a Commemorative Coin from the United States Mint   WASHINGTON - Each year on November 11, the Nation pays tribute to the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.  This year, you can show a veteran or current military servicemember your appreciation with a collectible coin from the United States Mint's 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative

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Gold Jumps 6.8% in Weekly Gain, Silver Prices Soar 13.1%   Gold futures edged lower Friday, snapping a five-day winning streak, but still registering an explosive weekly gain of $111.10, or 6.8 percent. Gold prices dipped 50 cents to close Friday at $1,747.20 an ounce in the December futures contract on the Comex in New York. The yellow metal ranged between an intraday low of $1,733.00 and a

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2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Designs Revealed   Yesterday the United States Mint unveiled the commemorative 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar designs in a pre-game ceremony at Fort Benning's historic Doughboy Stadium in Georgia. The obverse and reverse designs of the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver DollarTaking place before the football matchup between the Fort Benning Doughboys and the

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Royal Canadian Mint Strikes World's First 10-Kilo 99.999% Pure Gold Coin   The Royal Canadian Mint (www.mint.ca) is proud to announce it has crafted the world's first 10-kilo 99.999% pure gold coin and that this exquisite numismatic creation has been dedicated to Bill Reid's The Spirit of Haida Gwaii; one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Canadian art. The Spirit of Haida Gwaii pure gold

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Perth Mint's 1 Tonne Gold Kangaroo Coin is World's Biggest Bullion Strike   Ed Harbuz, CEO of The Perth Mint, stands beside the massive 1 Tonne Australian Gold Kangaroo CoinIn a move likely to intrigue anyone who hears about it, the Perth Mint of Australia (www.perthmint.com.au) has unveiled an enormous 1 tonne Gold Kangaroo Coin. The Australian strike is touted by the Perth as the "biggest,

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Gold Rallies Above $1,700, Silver Soars $1.41   Gold futures rallied nearly $50 Tuesday and closed above $1,700 an ounce as fresh concerns surfaced over Europe's debit crisis. "People are realizing that the European situation is not resolving itself, and it's coming to the forefront again," Reuters earlier quoted Zachary Oxman, managing director at futures broker TrendMax.com. "If we can close

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Release Dates for 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters   Release dates are now known for the five 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters® that celebrate El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, Acadia National Park in Maine, Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii and Denali National Park in Alaska. While design candidates have been released, the

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Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo Held Nov. 18 – 20, 2011   The Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo (www.SantaClaraExpo.com) will be held Friday through Sunday, November 18 – 20, 2011 in the Santa Clara, California Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway.  Read the rest of Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo Held Nov. 18 – 20, 2011

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Bullion American Silver Eagle Tops 36M   Gold surged Friday, snapping a string of four straight daily losses. Gold prices rose $23.20, or 1.4 percent, to settle at $1,636.10 an ounce in the December futures contract on the Comex in New York. The yellow metal traded between $1,612.80 and $1,649.80. Although prices moved within a somewhat narrow range Friday, they swung with a touch of

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$299.95 Price for American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set   The United States Mint will release the American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set on October 27 at noon ET for a price of $299.95Pricing for the American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set was announced on Thursday by the United States Mint. The collectible anniversary set featuring five 2011-dated American Silver Eagles will be

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US Mint Sales: Uncirculated Silver Eagles Rise Again   2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles added to their total for the first time since suffering asuspension for re-pricing, according to the latest sales figures from the United States Mint. U.S. Mint sales show 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles advanced for the first time in three weeksProof and uncirculated Silver Eagles were suspended in

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Finest Known 1870-CC $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin Stolen   A Brinks shipment from Professional Coin Grading Service to Heritage Auctions on Oct. 17 was apparently broken into, and the finest known 1870-CC $20 stolen. The Liberty Double Eagle gold coin is graded AU58 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation and carries NGC Certification ID 3414402-001. This 1870-CC $20 Liberty Double Eagle

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March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act Introduced   New legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives calling for commemorative silver dollars in calendar year 2014 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the March of Dimes. Entitled the March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011 and numbered H.R. 3187, the legislation would authorize the United States

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