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May 22, 2013: US Mint Silver Proof Set Price Decrease, Franklin Half Dollars, Paper Money Market

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We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet!

The United States Mint has lowered the prices for several numismatic sets containing silver coins. This includes the 2013 Silver Proof Set, which went on sale less than three weeks ago.

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CCAC Reviews 2014 Presidential $1 Coin Designs

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The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met on April 19, 2013, at United States Mint Headquarters, to review and discuss observe design candidates for the 2014 Presidential Dollars, which will include Presidents Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. In attendance from the committee were Chairman Gary Marks, Erik Jansen, . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Bill Seeks Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Silver Dollars

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On May 9, 2013, Rep. David McKinley or West Virginia introduced a bill in the House of Representatives which seeks to authorize commemorative silver dollars to be issued to celebrate the centennial of the establishment of Mother’s Day.

Anna Marie Jarvis is considered to be the founder of the modern Mother’s Day. The first . . . → Read More: click here to continue

US Mint Sales Report: 2013 West Point Silver Eagle Set Debuts

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Last week on May 9, 2013, the United States Mint began sales of the 2013 American Eagle West Point Two Coin Silver Set. This special set contains American Silver Eagles with reverse proof and enhanced uncirculated finishes to mark the 75th anniversary of the edifice that houses the United States Mint facility at West . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Sales Open for 2013 American Silver Eagle West Point Set

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The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the eagerly awaited 2013 American Eagle West Point Two Coin Silver Set. This continues the tradition of offering special American Eagle coin sets, with the latest set issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the edifice that houses the United States Mint facility at West . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Gold Eagle Coins: U.S. Mint Running Short On Silver Coins

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The United States Mint was already on thin ice with American investors after revealing that it would suspend sales of the one-tenth (1/10) ounce gold Eagle coins as well as the Proof version of silver Eagle coins, and that silver Eagle bullion coins would be . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Aruba Coins Celebrate Accession of King Willem-Alexander

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The Centrale Bank van Aruba have launched  two new coins which celebrate the accession of Crown Prince Willem-Alexander who assumed the title of King on the 30th April. The Prince of Orange became both the Dutch and Aruban head of state upon the official abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix on that day. Willem-Alexander . . . → Read More: click here to continue

May 8, 2013: West Point Silver Eagle Set, ANA Executive Director, 2013 ATB 5 oz. Silver Bullion Coins

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Welcome to Coin Update!

We’re back with another round up of fresh coin collecting news and articles from around the internet!

The latest United States Mint numismatic product sales report includes the opening figure for the 2013 Silver Proof Set. Two silver numismatic products which recently resumed sales have sold out.

On May 9, . . . → Read More: click here to continue

2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Clad Half Dollars Will Be Convex/Concave

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The United States Mint has announced that the clad half dollar included in the upcoming National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program will be minted in the same convex/concave shape that will be used for the program’s $ 5 gold coin and silver dollar.

The commemorative coin program to mark the 75th anniversary . . . → Read More: click here to continue

2013 Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Log Record April Sales

April proved to be another record sales month for 2013 American Silver Eagles bullion coins. Investors continued to purchase them in droves even as the silver market fell to levels not seen for two and a half years. During the month, the US Mint recorded bullion Silver Eagle sales of 4,087,000 for a 21.8% . . . → Read More: click here to continue

US Mint Sales Report: 2013 Silver Proof Set Debuts

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The latest weekly United States Mint numismatic sales report includes the debut figures for three newly released products. Previously suspended silver numismatic products resumed sales at lower prices, resulting in two quick sell outs.

The US Mint began accepting orders for the 2013 Silver Proof Set on May 2, 2013. This 14-coin set includes . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Perth Mint Kangaroo and Map: 1913-2013 Stamp and Coin Set

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The Perth Mint and Australia Post have created a commemorative set incorporating a silver coin and official stamp to mark the centenary of the country’s first philatelic release.

The coin included in the set is shaped like a stamp and measures 30.50mm x 22.70 mm. It is struck in 1/2 ounce of 99.9% . . . → Read More: click here to continue

United States Mint 2013 Silver Proof Set

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The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the 2013 Silver Proof Set. This 14-coin annual collector set includes 7 coins struck in a special composition of 90% silver.

To produce proof coinage, the US Mint uses specially treated proof blanks fed, which are struck multiple times with specially polished dies. The resulting . . . → Read More: click here to continue

US Mint Offers Coin Sets for Birthdays and Other Special Occasions

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The United States Mint has recently started accepting orders for the 2013 Happy Birthday Coin Set and 2013 Congratulations Set. These serve to expand the Mint’s line of products targeted towards gift giving occasions.

The 2013 Happy Birthday Coin Set contains five 2013-dated coins in proof quality. These include the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson . . . → Read More: click here to continue

US Mint Sales Report: 2013 Native American Dollars Debut, Gold Coins Surge

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The latest weekly sales report for United States Mint numismatic products includes the debut figures for the 2013 Native American Dollars. Most gold numismatic products experienced a surge in sales following a price decrease.

The US Mint began accepting orders for bags, rolls, and boxes of circulating quality 2013 Native American Dollars on April . . . → Read More: click here to continue