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10/23/2020

Mint confirms 2021 American Eagle coins will have old and new designs

Paul Gilkes

In the transition to new designs, multiple American Eagle gold and silver coins will be offered in 2021, some bearing the original designs and others bearing the newly approved reverses. Full Story

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10/23/2020

Proof 2020-S American Eagle dollar prices rising in secondary market

Paul Gilkes

Some certified examples of the Proof 2020-S American Eagle silver dollar have resold for as much as four times the price charged when the coins first went on sale Oct. 13 from the U.S. Mint. Full Story

US Coins

10/23/2020

U.S. Mint reveals prices for Mayflower coins in joint program

Paul Gilkes

Prices are set for the Mayflower silver products among the offerings in a joint venture between the U.S. Mint and Royal Mint; gold coin product prices will be set closer to the mid-November issue date. Full Story

US Coins

10/23/2020

Market Analysis: Big bucks for colorful silver dollars at auction

Steve Roach

GreatCollections sold an 1882-S Morgan dollar with a blend of pleasing pastel colors and graded MS-67 by PCGS, in an old holder, for a strong $8,887.50 on Oct. 11, compared to other recent examples. Full Story

US Coins

10/23/2020

Week's Most Read: Proof 2020-S American Eagle sales

Paul Gilkes

Sales reports on the Proof 2020-S American Eagle silver dollar and the price increases for silver products from the U.S. Mint were at the forefront of reader interest in the past week. Full Story

LATEST HEADLINES

Paper Money Oct 24, 2020, 11 AM

Joel R. Anderson, philanthropist, paper money collector, dies at 76
World Coins Oct 24, 2020, 10 AM

UK launches new coin marking diversity with educational kits
Paper Money Oct 24, 2020, 8 AM

Chinese, Batavian notes among top lots at Hong Kong sale
US Coins Oct 23, 2020, 3 PM

Market Analysis: 'Masterpiece' MS-66 1887 Morgan dollar sells for $32,900

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

World Coins Oct 25, 2020, 10 AM

Canada issues dollar for UN 75th anniversary milestone

The RCM honors the creation of the United Nations 75 years ago by issuing Canada's first circulating colorized dollar coin, with the desin also available in a plain version.

Paper Money Oct 25, 2020, 8 AM

Ulster Bank issues its new polymer £20 bank note

Ulster Bank’s new polymer £20 bank note entered circulation Oct. 14; a corporate name change for Ulster Bank's owners means two versions will co-circulate.

US Coins Oct 24, 2020, 3 PM

Ownership changes for E&T Kointainer

In business for 70 years, E&T Kointainer Co. continues under new ownership, as longtime owner Bernard A. Nagengast hands over the company to employee Randy Moore.

Paper Money Oct 24, 2020, 11 AM

Joel R. Anderson, philanthropist, paper money collector, dies at 76

Joel R. Anderson, a noted paper money collector and leader of family businesses involved with numismatic products, including Whitman Publishing, has passed away at the age of 76.

World Coins Oct 24, 2020, 10 AM

UK launches new coin marking diversity with educational kits

The United Kingdom is issuing multiple versions of a 50-penny coin that celebrates diversity, and some of the 10 million coins issued will be included in educational packs for schoolchildren.

Paper Money Oct 24, 2020, 8 AM

Chinese, Batavian notes among top lots at Hong Kong sale

Paper money in the October 2020 Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Hong Kong auction drew interest, with issues from India, China and Batavia among the top selling lots offered.

US Coins Oct 23, 2020, 3 PM

Market Analysis: 'Masterpiece' MS-66 1887 Morgan dollar sells for $32,900

Brightly toned Morgan dollars offer great attraction, as a Legend Rare Coin Auctions recent sale realized $32,900 for a CAC green stickered PCGS MS-66 1887 Morgan dollar, on an estimate of $3,000 to $3,500.

US Coins Oct 23, 2020, 9 AM

U.S. Mint reveals prices for Mayflower coins in joint program

US Coins Oct 23, 2020, 9 AM

Proof 2020-S American Eagle dollar prices rising in secondary market

Some certified examples of the Proof 2020-S American Eagle silver dollar have resold for as much as four times the price charged when the coins first went on sale Oct. 13 from the U.S. Mint.

US Coins Oct 23, 2020, 9 AM

Mint confirms 2021 American Eagle coins will have old and new designs

In the transition to new designs, multiple American Eagle gold and silver coins will be offered in 2021, some bearing the original designs and others bearing the newly approved reverses.

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