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1860 S Quarter Price Soaring

Many collectors want a rare date at a bargain price. I happen to be among that group, but I am not very impressed when I read what others suggest are sleepers. There are a lot of coins around today that are cheap based on their mintages, but I want them to be three things: cheap […]

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Coin Weights and Requirements under US Law – 31 U.S. Code § 5112

31 U.S. Code § 5112 – Denominations, specifications, and design of coins (a) The Secretary of the Treasury may mint and issue only the following coins: (1) a dollar coin that is 1.043 inches in diameter. (2) a half dollar coin that is 1.205 inches in diameter and weighs 11.34 grams. (3) a quarter dollar

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US Mint Sales: 2020 Proof Set Nears 290,000

The 2020 Proof Set was the U.S. Mint’s best seller for the week ending June 21. The clad set which includes a bonus “W” nickel moved ahead 8,556 units for a near four-month total of 288,764.. Its performance to date is down from last year’s set. The 2019 Proof Set, which includes a bonus ‘W’ cent

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Apollo 11 – 50th Anniversary Set To Feature U.S. Mint and Royal Australian Mint Coins

An upcoming United States Mint and Royal Australian Mint product brings together a U.S. Apollo 11 half-dollar and an Australian Moon Landing $5 silver coin in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 first manned landing on the Moon.

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U.S. Mint Gold Bullion Sales Slow in August

United States Mint bullion sales in August were steady for American Silver Eagles, but weak historically, and slowed sharply for American Eagle and Buffalo gold coins, figures from the bureau show. The U.S. Mint’s 2022 American Platinum Eagle continues to solidly outperform last year’s edition. American Eagle gold bullion coins advanced 51,500 ounces in August,

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Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

All visitors who attended the Nov. 9-11 Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in New Mexico were greeted with a special numismatic salute honoring military veterans conducted by Capt. Kathy O’Neill (USAF RET). On the coin hobby education side, there were three days of fun-filled, hands-on youth and family

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