8/10 Numismatic Collecting News

		2010 Platinum Eagle Proof Coin Availability August 10, 2010 at 8:33 AM
		The United States Mint announced that it will begin sales of the one-ounce 2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin at noon Eastern Time (ET) on August 12, 2010. 2010 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin and Packaging The 2010 coin features the second reverse (tails side) design in the six-year "Preamble Series" program introduced in 2009.  The program commemorates the core concepts of American democracy by featuring the six principles of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.  (...) Read the rest of 2010 Platinum Eagle Proof Coin Availability (502 words)
		July 2010 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales August 10, 2010 at 8:13 AM
		Adding flames to the fire on an already hot year for bullion 2010 American Silver Eagles, July sales of the silver coins again attained record levels. Coming in at 2,981,000 coins sold, the month goes down in the history books as the best ever July for the series that was introduced back in 1986. The old record was hit just last year when sales of the Silver Eagles came in slightly over 2.8 million -- shattering the previous record set in 2008 of only 1.25 million... Full Article: July 2010 Silver Eagle Sales - SilverCoinToday.com Related posts: 2009 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Figures July 2010 Gold Eagle Bullion Coin Sales
		July 2010 Gold Eagle Bullion Coin Sales August 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM
		Demand for Bullion 2010 Gold American Eagles climbed in July over June, owing mostly to a renewed interest in the one ounce coins. Conversely, sales of the smaller or fractional gold coins dropped drastically. The United States Mint experienced a rush of orders for the fractional Gold Eagles on June 10 when they were first released to its network of authorized purchasers. Prior to that, buyers were only able to obtain the 1 oz coins which have been available all year long (although 2010-dated coins were only issued beginning January 19). The debut month for 2010 fractionals saw 355,000 ordered, with the majority... Full Article:  July 2010 Gold Eagle Sales - CoinNews.net Related posts: US Mint 2010 Fractional Gold Eagle Bullion Coins Available June 10 US Mint July Bullion Coin Sales
		World's Fair of Money at Boston August 10, 2010 at 8:03 AM
		Without looking in your wallet, can you name the U.S. president on a $100,000 bill? If you didn't say Woodrow Wilson or would like to ogle more than $10 million in loose change, you should visit the "World's Fair of Money" (Aug. 10 to 14)  in the Hynes Convention Center. Organized by the American Numismatic Association, this five-day event will showcase coins, currency and gold ingots so rare the Massachusetts Legislature could use them to stimulate the Bay State economy without legalizing slot machines ... Full Article: Gold standard of coin collecting shows coming to Boston - DailyNewsTranscript.com Related posts: ANA World's Fair of Money Offers Beautiful and Famous coins 'Buzz' loud before Boston ANA World's Fair of Money
		Stamped America the Beautiful quarters popular August 10, 2010 at 8:01 AM
		Postal cancellations on rolls were as popular or even more so than the new Yosemite National Park quarters themselves at the July 29 debut ceremony held at the famous California park. Mint Director Ed Moy and Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher officially introduced the new design, which is the third one of five planned for 2010 ... Full Article: Stamped quarters popular - Numismatic News Related posts: US Mint 2010 Release Schedule for America the Beautiful Quarters Products Yosemite quarter launched
		2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin on Sale August 12 August 10, 2010 at 8:00 AM
		While an official announcement is yet to be made, the 2010 Proof Platinum American Eagle will be released August 12, 2010, at noon Eastern Time, according to a newly published United States Mint product page. 2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof Coin The one ounce, 99.95 percent pure platinum coin is the second of six issues in a series celebrating the principles of American democracy as found in the Preamble to the United States Constitution. Full Article: 2010 Proof Platinum Eagles Available August 12 - CoinNews.net Related posts: American Eagle Platinum uncirculated coins on sale – CoinNews 2009 Platinum Eagle Proof Launches