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11/08/2019

13,000 New Orleans Mint Morgan dollars surface after 55 years

Paul Gilkes

A hoard of 13,000 Morgan dollars from production at the New Orleans Mint has surfaced, stored in the Treasury-sealed canvas bags in which they were secured during the government sales of silver dollars in the early 1960s. Full Story

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Paper Money

11/08/2019

2019 Youth Coin and Currency set experiences packaging issues

Paul Gilkes

The U.S. Mint’s packaging problems for joint 2019 numismatic products with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing continue. Full Story

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US Coins

11/08/2019

U.S. Mint announces numismatic products for first quarter of 2020

Paul Gilkes

The U.S. Mint has published online its 2020 numismatic product schedule, including specific release dates for products through March 30. Full Story

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US Coins

11/08/2019

Week’s Most Read: Gold coins destroyed in error

William T. Gibbs

Readers made news coverage of the destruction of U.S. gold coins, the possibility of a 2021 Morgan gold dollar and sales of surplus American Eagle silver dollars at discount prices the week’s “most-read” articles. Full Story

US Coins

11/08/2019

Market Analysis: Tiny gold dollar’s price not so small

Steve Roach

The profiled 1854 Indian Head gold dollar, graded PCGS Mint State 66 and with a green CAC sticker, is a stunning survivor and sold for $64,625 in the Exclusively Legend auction Oct. 24 in New Orleans. Full Story

LATEST HEADLINES

US Coins Nov 11, 2019, 2 PM

For God's Sake: Bill Bierly, Godless Canadian coins, and church pennies
US Coins Nov 11, 2019, 10 AM

Market Analysis: Kaleidoscope of colors on 1948-S quarter in Heritage auction
Paper Money Nov 11, 2019, 9 AM

PCGS getting back into grading U.S. paper money with PCGS Banknote
US Coins Nov 11, 2019, 7 AM

Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 11, 2019: Mint revelations surprise readers

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

US Coins Nov 15, 2019, 8 AM

Week’s Most Read: Mint releases 2020 products schedule

Our top articles of the past week included reports about the U.S. Mint 2020 products schedule, a hoard of Morgan dollars from the New Orleans Mint, and anger at Mint revelations.

US Coins Nov 13, 2019, 9 AM

Market Analysis: Poor 1, counterstamped 1796 quarter still a coveted rarity

This NGC Poor 1, Counterstamped 1796 Draped Bust quarter dollar's strong date identifies it as from the denomination's first year of issue and a one-year type.

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Precious Metals Nov 12, 2019, 9 AM

Final 2019 5-ounce quarter dollars go on sale in November

The U.S. Mint’s authorized purchasers will be able to place orders for the 2019 Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollar Nov. 25.

US Coins Nov 11, 2019, 2 PM

For God's Sake: Bill Bierly, Godless Canadian coins, and church pennies

Jeff and Chris find religion on this week's Coin world Podcast as they interview Bill Bierly, author of the forthcoming book In God We Trust, which details the story of the national motto's appearance on U.S. currency.

US Coins Nov 11, 2019, 10 AM

Market Analysis: Kaleidoscope of colors on 1948-S quarter in Heritage auction

Deep toning on a candy-colored 1948-S Washington quarter dollar graded PCGS MS-67+ with a green CAC sticker made it a prize from both a technical and aesthetic standpoint.

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Paper Money Nov 11, 2019, 9 AM

PCGS getting back into grading U.S. paper money with PCGS Banknote

Professional Coin Grading Service is returning to the field of grading United States paper money with the scheduled January launch of PCGS Banknote.

US Coins Nov 11, 2019, 7 AM

Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 11, 2019: Mint revelations surprise readers

Recent revelations from U.S. Mint officials surprised readers, and they responded in force to news about $1 million in destroyed gold coins, discounted bulk sales for dealers, and a possible Morgan gold dollar.

US Coins Nov 10, 2019, 10 AM

Official launch for final 2019 quarter dollar draws 1,500 in Idaho

More than 1,500 people, including 1,200 schoolchildren, converged Nov. 6 on Salmon Jr./Sr. High School in Salmon, Idaho, for the official U.S. Mint launch of the 2019 Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness quarter dollar.

Paper Money Nov 10, 2019, 9 AM

Cash is not on the way out, several recent studies show

A pair of recent stories call into question the nearly daily pronouncements by experts that the end of cash is near.

US Coins Nov 9, 2019, 10 AM

Market Analysis: Key date 1901-S Barber quarter dollar elusive

Lustrous and well struck, a PCGS MS-65 1901-S Barber quarter dollar, among the finest surviving, realized $56,500 in Heritage Auctions' mid-October Signature Auction of U.S. coins in Dallas.

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