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12/13/2019

U.S. Mint releases images of struck 2020 quarter dollars

Paul Gilkes

The U.S. Mint has released images of struck versions of the five 2020 America the Beautiful quarter dollars produced in Proof and Uncirculated Mint set finishes. Full Story

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12/13/2019

Inside Coin World: Two 1926 commemorative half dollars

William T. Gibbs

Commemorative half dollars of 1926, the Great Depression’s effect on coin collecting, and results from a recent auction of a collection of Bust half dollars are among the topics of columns in the latest issue of “Coin World.” Full Story

World Coins

12/13/2019

Second known 1945 silver threepence is discovered

Jeff Starck

This 1945 silver threepence, recently authenticated and graded MS-63 by NGC, is scheduled to be auctioned in March 2020, with an estimate of £15,000 to £25,000 ($19,812 to $33,019). Full Story

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US Coins

12/13/2019

Week’s Most Read: Guess what the common theme is this week

William T. Gibbs

Four of five of the past week’s “most-read” articles have a similar theme, and even the fifth article is related. The theme is obvious to most of you reading this. Full Story

US Coins

12/07/2019

Dealers pay $14,001 for Enhanced Reverse Proof American Eagle

Paul Gilkes

Secondary market prices for the Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019-S American Eagle silver dollar continue to climb, with at least one coin selling for more than 212 times its original issue price. Full Story

LATEST HEADLINES

Paper Money Dec 15, 2019, 10 AM

Romania celebrates reunion centennial on 100-lei bank note
World Coins Dec 15, 2019, 9 AM

Pre-order sales period begins for 2020 Swiss shooting talers
World Coins Dec 14, 2019, 9 AM

China's new ‘circulating’ coin takes shape
US Coins Dec 14, 2019, 8 AM

Rare Seated Liberty repunched Mint mark quarters on shipwreck

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

World Coins Dec 16, 2019, 8 AM

‘Odd and curious’ money collection sells in Hong Kong auction

An unusual and extensive offering of money used throughout southeast Asia from the collection of researcher Charles J. Opitz was offered in Hong Kong at Heritage’s Dec. 5 to 6 World Coin auction.

US Coins Dec 16, 2019, 7 AM

Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 16, 2019: Information

What do characters in a cult 1967 television program and customers of the U.S. Mint have in common? They want information.

US Coins Dec 15, 2019, 12 PM

Missing 1795 gold half eagle resurfaces at Memphis coin shop

A 1795 Capped Bust, Small Eagle gold $5 half eagle that disappeared from a FedEx shipment in 2014 resurfaced Dec. 6, 2019, offered for sale to a Memphis, Tennessee, coin shop owner.

Paper Money Dec 15, 2019, 10 AM

Romania celebrates reunion centennial on 100-lei bank note

A polymer commemorative bank note with a face value of 100 lei ($23.14) was released by the Central Bank of Romania on Dec. 1, targeted at collectors and carrying a premium of 50 percent over face value.

World Coins Dec 15, 2019, 9 AM

Pre-order sales period begins for 2020 Swiss shooting talers

Silver and gold Swiss shooting talers are being issued for the 2020 federal shooting festival scheduled for Lucerne from June 12 to July 12.

World Coins Dec 14, 2019, 9 AM

China's new ‘circulating’ coin takes shape

China has issued a rounded square 5-yuan coin to begin a series highlighting the nation’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

US Coins Dec 14, 2019, 8 AM

Rare Seated Liberty repunched Mint mark quarters on shipwreck

Nine 1856-S/S Seated Liberty, Large S over Small S quarter dollars were recently authenticated and graded by PCGS from among coins salvaged in 2014 from the 1857 wreckage of the SS Central America.

World Coins Dec 13, 2019, 9 AM

Second known 1945 silver threepence is discovered

This 1945 silver threepence, recently authenticated and graded MS-63 by NGC, is scheduled to be auctioned in March 2020, with an estimate of £15,000 to £25,000 ($19,812 to $33,019).

US Coins Dec 13, 2019, 9 AM

Inside Coin World: Two 1926 commemorative half dollars

US Coins Dec 13, 2019, 9 AM

Week’s Most Read: Guess what the common theme is this week

Four of five of the past week’s “most-read” articles have a similar theme, and even the fifth article is related. The theme is obvious to most of you reading this.

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