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08/07/2020

Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019-S American Eagle sells out, again

Paul Gilkes

The fewer than 100 surplus Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019-S American Eagles silver dollars offered from canceled orders by the U.S. Mint sold out almost immediately Aug. 5. Full Story

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08/07/2020

USS Indianapolis bronze medals now available

Paul Gilkes

Bronze duplicates of the congressional gold medal honoring the World War II crew of USS "Indianapolis," lost to Japanese torpedoes July 30, 1945, are now for sale from the U.S. Mint. Full Story

US Coins

08/07/2020

Market Analysis: Silver dollars go big in Legend’s Regency Auction 39

Steve Roach

Top examples of silver dollars, like this 1863 coin, one of the finest of all Proof Seated Liberty dollars, soared at Legend's Regency Auction 39, the first auction at a coin show since the pandemic began. Full Story

US Coins

08/07/2020

U.S. Mint releases public service announcement on coin shortage

Paul Gilkes

The U.S. Mint sends out the message via its YouTube account that the ongoing disruption in the flow of coins in commerce is a circulation problem, not a Mint issue, and people can help. Full Story

US Coins

08/07/2020

Week's Most Read: Mint considering adding production

Larry Jewett

Interest ran high in how the U.S. Mint contemplates keeping up with demand for silver bullion coins, while readers also enjoyed the good news of a rare coin find and its sale with a happy ending. Full Story

LATEST HEADLINES

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 12 PM

Basketball Kids sets getting early delivery
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Coin colorizing company finally confirmed
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Gone in 10 seconds: last of limited edition
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Week's Most Read: The Mint's message

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

World Coins Aug 15, 2020, 10 AM

Finding a bullion bargain in Byzantine gold

While modern precious metals make headlines with prices, Byzantine gold coins add value in not just metal content, but the historic content today's coins can't match.

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 1 PM

Gold and silver American Eagles for WWII’s end anniversary

Two gold End of World War II 75th Anniversary coins have differing compositions, and price adjustments are likey for precious metals numismatic coins as metals prices advance.

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 1 PM

Market Analysis: Enigmatic classic-era commemoratives in Dallas auction

Commemorative half dollars were among stars of the recent Heritage Auctions Platinum Night, and a unique offering from the 1930s stood out as a pristine example of quality striking.

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 12 PM

Basketball Kids sets getting early delivery

Buyers of the Basketball Hall of Fame Kids sets are being pleasantly surprised by the early delivery of packages not expected until September tat has reportedly been delivered as early as Aug. 11.

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 12 PM

Coin colorizing company finally confirmed

The company under contract with the United States Mint to colorize the Basketball commemorative coins is no longer a mystery: a Massachusetts firm is identified.

2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 12 PM

Gone in 10 seconds: last of limited edition

There are no more Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019-S silver dollars left in the U.S. Mint's inventory as the latest sale lasted only 10 seconds when offered in the most recent sale.

US Coins Aug 14, 2020, 9 AM

Week's Most Read: The Mint's message

In our top stories, readers watched a video announcement by the U.S. Mint about the coin shortage and also found interest in a sellout of the Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019-S American Eagle.

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US Coins Aug 11, 2020, 1 PM

Bulletin: Last of the Enhanced Reverse Proof coins on sale Aug. 12

The United States Mint will offer the last of the Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019-S American Eagle silver dollars at noon ET on Aug. 12. Fewer than 100 are available.

US Coins Aug 11, 2020, 9 AM

Financing the American Revolution: a conversation with Robert Wright

Chris flies solo this week, interviewing Robert Wright, a financial historian and author of One Nation, Under Debt, Corporation Nation, and The Genealogy of American Finance. Their discussion centers on Revolutionary War finance.

US Coins Aug 11, 2020, 8 AM

ANA service awards to be held as virtual ceremony

Because the World's Fair of Money was canceled, the ANA will offer its annual awards celebration in a virtual ceremony Sept. 2.

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