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

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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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Collectible Coin Protection Act Re-Introduced

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On May 7, 2013, Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas introduced H.R. 1849: Collectible Coin Protection Act. This bill seeks to broaden the existing Hobby Protection Act by making it unlawful to support or assist anyone who violates the act and adding trademark violations to the act.

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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

May 13, 2013: Code Talkers Medal Designs, 1913 Liberty Head Nickel Sales, ANA Elections

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Mint News Blog covers the recently released Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Dollar Coin Cover.

Here is a look a the design recommendations of the CFA and CCAC for the Muscogee Creek Tribe Code Talkers . . . → 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

American Silver Eagle West Point Set Orders at 149,622 in 24 Hours

Ordering for the 2013 American Silver Eagle West Point Two-Coin Set opened at noon ET on May 9, 2013. By noon the next day, the United States Mint said sales had reached 149,622 units, marking an impressive, demand-driven start for the collector silver coins. The set’s starting sale price is $ 139.95, and it . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal Designs Selected

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Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew has selected the obverse and reverse designs for the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal. The designs were unveiled during a ceremony held in the Department of the Treasury’s Cash Room. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were present for the event.

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

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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.

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May 1, 2013: US Mint Sales Reports, Bullion Sales Surge, Theodore Roosevelt Dollar

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The latest United States Mint numismatic sales report includes the opening figures for the 2013 Native American Dollars.

The US Mint monthly bullion sales report shows an astounding surge in demand for American . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Sound Money Promotion Act Re-Introduced

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Earlier this month, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah introduced S. 768: Sound Money Promotion Act. This legislation seeks to treat gold and silver coins used as legal tender in the same manner as United States currency for taxation purposes.

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2013-W Proof American Gold Eagles Released

Available now from the United States Mint are this year’s 2013-W Proof American Gold Eagle Coins. The coins went on sale today, April 18, 2013, and are offered in four sizes and a four-coin… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] … http://www.coinnews.net/2013/04/18/2013-w-proof-american-gold-eagles/ . . . → Read More: click here to continue

1925 Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar

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By the middle of the 1920′s there were more commemorative coins issued in the United States on a regular basis than ever before. In 1925, for example, a total of four different half dollars were issued, including the Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. The event commemorated hardly needs an introduction, as the battle of Lexington-Concord . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Introductory Prices for 5-Star Generals Coins Ending

Just hours remain before prices go up for the 2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coins with product options that include $ 5 gold coins, $ 1 silver coins, half-dollar clad coins and a three-coin proof set. Introductory prices expire for the 5-Star Generals products after 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, April 19, 2013. Afterwards, . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Sales Begin for 2013 Proof American Gold Eagles

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The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the 2013 Proof American Gold Eagles. These 22 karat gold coins are available individually in four different sizes as well as within a complete four coin set.

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April 15, 2013: Gold and Silver Price Decline, James Joyce Silver Coin, Cents and Nickels

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Following the sharp decline in the market price of silver, the US Mint has suspended sales for some silver numismatic products for repricing.

Dave Harper looks back to the gold and silver . . . → Read More: click here to continue