9/17 Numismatic Collecting News

		2010 Proof Gold Eagle Coin Issue Information September 16, 2010 at 10:20 PM     The United States Mint is pleased to announce that it will issue 2010 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on October 7, 2010, at noon Eastern Time (ET). The American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are struck in 22-karat gold.  The coins' obverse (heads side) features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' rendition of Liberty holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. (...) Read the rest of 2010 Proof Gold Eagle Coin Issue Information (330 words)
		Grand Canyon National Park Quarter Rolls Availability September 16, 2010 at 10:13 PM     The United States Mint will offer collectible bags and two-roll sets containing Grand Canyon National Park quarters beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on September 20. The two-roll sets are priced at $32.95 each and the 100-coin bags are priced at $35.95 each. The Grand Canyon National Park quarter is the fourth coin released through the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.(...) Read the rest of Grand Canyon National Park Quarter Rolls Availability (366 words)
		Full band Roosevelt dime values September 16, 2010 at 10:03 PM     The market for full bands Roosevelt dimes is one dominated by a handful of specialists who are willing to spend big for the right coin. Numismatic Guaranty Corp. calls circulation-strike Roosevelt dimes with both the upper and lower pair of bands on the torch showing full separation, having a complete and unbroken line dividing the bands, "full torch" (abbreviated as FT), while Professional Coin Grading Service calls them "full bands" (FB) ... Full Article: Full band Roosevelt 10¢ - Coin Values Related posts: Roosevelt dimes unsung Has 1955 Roosevelt Dime Price Settled?
		Helping Heirs Know About Your Coin Collection September 16, 2010 at 10:01 PM     Former American Numismatic Association President Steve Taylor and his wife were present some years ago when I gave a talk on how to sell your coin collection. After I was done Steve told me the talk was the most morbid thing he'd ever heard. His wife just rolled her eyes at his comment. Maybe Steve isn't the best example I could use. Steve always bragged that although he had been ANA president he wasn't a ... Full Article: Ignoring Your Heirs Might See Them Swindled - NumisMaster Related posts: Treasure hunter Fisher's heirs sell 1715 Treasure Fleet salvage rights Mint Stats: As Usual, All the Talk is Silver and Gold – NumisMaster
		Allocation Ends for American Silver Eagles September 16, 2010 at 9:55 PM     The United States Mint is no longer rationing bullion 2010 American Silver Eagle coins thanks to easing demand, but that does not guarantee 2010-W Proof Silver Eagle production will kick off as happened under similar circumstances when bullion 2010 Gold Eagle sales slowed. The U.S. Mint on September 3, 2010, told its authorized dealers that it will no longer allocate the bullion .999 fine silver coins, saying they could place orders "under the standard ordering procedures."... Full Article: US Mint Ends 2010 Silver Eagle Rationing - CoinNews.net Related posts: US Mint Bullion Coin Allocation Ends 2010 Silver Eagle Rationing Ends