Grand Canyon Quarter Launch on South Rim, Coin Forum Information

Join the United States Mint and the National Park Service Tuesday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), for the official launch of the Grand Canyon National Park commemorative quarter-dollar.

The ceremony will take place on the scenic South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park between Hopi House and Verkamp's Visitor Center.

Those planning to attend are strongly encouraged to park in one of the lots at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center or the Backcountry Information Center and ride the park's free shuttle to a stop near Hopi House as parking in the vicinity is extremely limited.

Following the event, the public can exchange their cash for $10 rolls of the Grand Canyon National Park America the Beautiful Quarter.  Children 18 years and younger will receive a free Grand Canyon National Park quarter.

WHAT

Presentation of the Grand Canyon National Park America the Beautiful Quarter and Coin Exchange

WHO

Ed Moy, Director, United States Mint
Steve Martin, Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park
Local Entertainment

WHEN

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 1:30 p.m. (MST)

WHERE

Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim between Hopi House and Verkamp's Visitor Center
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

WEBCAST: The ceremony will also be broadcast live on the web at:http://www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov.  The stream will be available at 1:25 p.m. (MST).

Public Coin Forum

The evening before the launch ceremony-Monday, September 20, at 5 p.m.-United States Mint Director Ed Moy will host a public Coin Forum at Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Railway Depot, at the base of the El Tovar Hill.  The Coin Forum is an opportunity for the public to express their views about future U. S. coinage, and to learn about current United States Mint programs and initiatives.

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program, authorized by Public Law 110-456, is a 12-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other national sites.

Each year, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverse (tails side) of the America the Beautiful Quarters.  The United States Mint will issue these quarters in the order in which the honored site was first established as a national site.

More information about the America the Beautiful Quarters Program can be found at:
http://www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov

More information about Grand Canyon National Park can be found at:
http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

NOTE:

* Video News Package:
A video news package will be available via satellite feed on Tuesday, September 21 and Wednesday, September 22.  The package will contain video of the Grand Canyon ceremony, interviews with Ed Moy, Director of the United States Mint; and Steve martin, Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park.  Additional video will include general footage of Grand Canyon National Park, coin design, coin production and finished coins.

* Satellite Feed Information:

Tuesday, September 21            7:00 - 7:30 PM ET        Galaxy 19C, Tr. 8, DL 3860H
Wednesday, September 22     11:00 - 11:15 AM ET     Galaxy 28C, Tr. 15, DL 4000V

* On the Web:
www.newsInfusion.com    Search Keywords: U.S. Mint Grand Canyon

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US Mint Launches Grand Canyon National Park Quarter in Ceremony

The United States Mint today, with help from National Park Service officials, marked the release of the Grand Canyon National Park quarter.

Grand Canyon National Park Quarter

Highlights of the event included a ceremonial coin pour, performances by the Pollen Trail Dancers, a local Native American troupe, and a coin exchange at which members of the public swapped their currency for $10 rolls of the new quarter. 

Children 18 years old and younger received a new Grand Canyon National Park quarter to commemorate the event.

"The United States Mint is honored to be connecting America to its most significant natural treasures through the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy.  "The new Grand Canyon National Park quarter design echoes the ancient grandeur of this wondrous place."

The design on the coin's reverse (tails side) features a view of the granaries above the Nankoweap Delta in Marble Canyon near the Colorado River, which were used for storing food and seeds.  Inscriptions on the reverse are GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA, 2010and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

The design on the coin's obverse (heads side) features the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original model.  Inscriptions on the obverse are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and QUARTER DOLLAR.

"The introduction of a Grand Canyon quarter is a momentous occasion in the human story of the park; so we were thrilled when the Nankoweap granaries were chosen as the design for the reverse side," said Steve Martin, Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park.  "The use of the granaries really seems to connect the coin and today's event to the thousands of years of human history reflected in archeological sites throughout the canyon."

The Grand Canyon National Park quarter is the fourth coin released through the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, a multi-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other sites in each state, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories.

Each year through 2020, the United States Mint will issue five new quarters in the order in which the honored site was first established as a national site.  One final coin will be released in 2021.

The United States Mint began offering 100-coin bags and two-roll sets containing the new Grand Canyon National Park quarter on September 20.  Collectors may order these products at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog or at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468).

Additional information about other America the Beautiful Quarters Program product options, including subscriptions, is also available.

Free lesson plans based on the America the Beautiful Quarters Program are available at the United States Mint's Web site.  Created and reviewed by teachers to meet national curricular standards, the plans draw on the new reverse designs to inspire students to learn about the culture, geography, unique heritage and natural beauty of our national parks and other national sites.  For more information about America the Beautiful Quarters Program educational resources, visit:  http://www.usmint.gov/kids/teachers/.

The Grand Canyon was first established as a national site on February 20, 1893.  A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size - 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep.

Although first afforded Federal protection in 1893 as a forest reserve and later as a national monument, the Grand Canyon did not achieve national park status until 1919, three years after the creation of the National Park Service.  Today Grand Canyon National Park receives close to five million visitors every year - a far cry from the 44,173 visitors the park received in 1919.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage.  Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

For more information about the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, visit:  www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov.

Additional information about Grand Canyon National Park can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm.

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[Coin Collecting News editor: For more information on the quarter, to include images of the original design candidates, check out Grand Canyon National Park Quarter on sister site http://americabeautifulquarters.com/]

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2011 Medal of Honor Gold and Silver Coin Designs

United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart unveiled designs for the 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program today at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's annual convention in historic Charleston, S.C.

2011 Medal of Honor Gold and Silver Coin Designs

The bureau is minting and issuing the commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, as authorized by Public Law 111-91, the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009.

Options will include gold $5 coins and silver $1 coins in proof and uncirculated qualities.

The obverse (heads side) of the gold coin, by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna, depicts the original Medal of Honor, authorized by Congress in 1861, as the Navy's highest personal decoration.

Medal of Honor Gold Coin Obverse Design

Inscriptions on the obverse are LIBERTY, 1861,2011, IN GOD WE TRUST and MEDAL OF HONOR.

The coin's reverse (tails side) was designed by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso.

Medal of Honor Gold Coin Reverse Design

The design features Minerva, based on the common central image on both the original Navy and Army Medals of Honor. Minerva, standing with a shield representing the Army and Navy in her right hand and the Union flag in her left hand, is flanked by a field artillery cannon and wheel of the Civil War era. Inscriptions on the reverse are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, $5 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

The obverse of the silver coin, by Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz, depicts the three current Army, Navy and Air Force Medals of Honor, left to right.

Medal of Honor Silver Coin Obverse Design

The ribbon with field of stars in the center is the common feature of all three medals, reflecting the joint nature of modern era warfare and that the Medal of Honor is the only U.S. military medal worn around the neck. Inscriptions on the obverse are LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST,MEDAL OF HONOR and 1861–2011.

The coin's reverse was designed by AIP Master Designer Richard Masters and sculpted by Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill. The design depicts a modern-day infantry soldier carrying a wounded soldier to safety under enemy fire, reflecting the courage and self-sacrifice of all Medal of Honor recipients.

Medal of Honor Silver Coin Reverse Design

Inscriptions on the reverse are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Mintages for the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Program are limited to 100,000 gold $5 coins and 500,000 silver $1 coins. Surcharges collected from coin sales—$35 for each gold coin and $10 for each silver coin—are authorized to be paid to the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation to help finance its educational, scholarship and outreach programs.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is presented to a person who distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty. The medals are presented by the President in the name of Congress.

"The men and women of the United States Mint are honored by the role we will play in connecting America to the values and qualities of courage, sacrifice and patriotism through the 2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative $5 Gold and Silver Dollar Coins," said Deputy Director Brunhart.

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US Mint Sales: Grand Canyon Quarters Debut, Gold Fractional Coins Rise

The first round of sales figures for Grand Canyon National Park Quarters are available and prove to be favorable. With that launch, the United States Mint experienced another flux of coin sales, as demand rose for numismatic products. Everything except First Spouse coins jumped, while bullion coin sales remained mixed.

The newest America the Beautiful Quarter hit the streets on Monday, September 20, along with bags and rolls from the Mint. Compared to the prior inaugural Yosemite, Yellowstone and Hot Springs quarter figures, the 100-coin bags and two-roll sets are moving just a tad bit slower, with Hot Springs's coin starting out the best. The following table shows this year's debuting quarter sales:

Hot Springs, Yellowstone, and Yosemite quarters spiked with the release of the Grand Canyon 25-cent piece, but one Yosemite product went the wrong direction. Yosemite's Two-Roll Sets fell -5,460 compared to its previous 6,819 gain. Perhaps a Mint accounting correction. Yellowstone's Sets increased by 555 versus 309 in the prior week, and Hot Springs's Sets rose 450 compared to 223. Sales of 100-coin bags also improved.

Just when demand for coin sets seemed high, it went higher. 5,754 of the America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set sold, but they were not the highest. 39,348 of the 2010 United States Mint Proof Sets were scooped up by collectors. Their prior increase had been 31,781. The second best seller was the 2010 Silver Proof Set, in which buyers took 22,244 versus 19,828. Also selling strong was the 2010 Mint Uncirculated Set with 14,210 more sold.

Buchanan's Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set debuted on September 23. Initial sales started at 2,080, which was much higher than Pierce's version at 1,340. The prior Fillmore set opened at 2,362.

Proof Disabled American Veterans commemorative coins took an exceptional leap. 4,627 were sent out. 3,634 were proofs and 993 were uncirculated, following 2,173 and 477 leaving store shelves the prior week.

Skyrocketing attention to gold prices and gold coins may have helped the proof American Buffalo coins but not the First Spouse Gold Coins. 6 out of 8 available spouse options were down. James Buchanan's proof Liberty coin did the best by improving by 420, but that was 187 less than the gain in the prior round. Margaret Taylor's proof and uncirculated were the only two to exceed previous gains.

24-karat proof American Buffalo rose 1,755, up from the previous 1,301. They may continue to outperform week over week since the bullion Buffalo coins sold out. (Last year, the bullion Buffalo was available until December 4, 2009.) But the proof's price may pressure future sales as well. They are going for $1,560 -- their highest price ever. With the direction the gold market has been going, it does not look like prices will be falling any time soon.

In other bullion news, one ounce Gold Eagles advanced 24,500 in one week's time. The smaller gold fractional coins climbed, with the exception of the 1/2 ounce size which stayed quiet. The 1/4 ounce Gold Eagle jumped ahead by 2,000 coins and 1/10 ounce Gold Eagle moved ahead 15,000 after being silent for several weeks.

Demand remained high for American Silver Eagle bullion. Another 835,000 were purchased as the month winded down. Tomorrow is critical, however, because September could end up being the slowest month of 2010 since total sales are under 2 million.

The next numismatic products to hit the charts will be the James Buchanan $1 Coin Cover on September 30 and the highly anticipated 2010 American Gold Eagle Proofs on October 7.

The first three columns of the table below provide weekly U.S. Mint coin sales increases between the listed time periods, offering a sense of recent trends. The final column provides the latest sales totals as of Sunday, September 26, 2010. Bullion coin tables are found toward the bottom, with the most recent sales as of Wednesday, September 29. (NLA = No Longer Available.)

Unit
Increase
Sep 6-
Sep 12 Unit
Increase
Sep 13-
Sep 19 Unit
Increase
Sep20-
Sep 26 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver DollarMartin Van Buren Uncirculated (2008)Letitia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Julia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Sarah Polk Uncirculated (2009)Zachary Taylor Uncirculated (2009)Abigail Fillmore Uncirculated (2010)Jane Pierce Uncirculated (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Proof (2010) Buchanan's Liberty Uncirculated (2010) 2010 United States Mint Proof Set2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set2009 United States Mint Proof Set2010 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2009 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2010 America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™2009 DC/Territories Quarters Proof SetDC/Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set (6-coin)2010 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2009 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)GRAND CANYON QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYOSEMITE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYELLOWSTONE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSHOT SPRINGS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSNORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLS2008 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2009 JAMES K. POLK $1 COIN ROLLS2009 ZACHARY TAYLOR $1 COIN ROLLS2010 MILLARD FILLMORE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 FRANKLIN PIERCE $1 COIN ROLLS 2010 JAMES BUCHANAN $1 COIN ROLLSPRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SETS™2010 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 NATIVE AMERICAN GOLDEN DOLLAR ROLLS2009 DC & TERRITORIES FIRST DAY COIN COVERS

*Includes 51,000 of the one ounce 2009-dated Gold Eagles sold in January. **Includes 367,500 of the 2009-dated Silver Eagle coins sold in January.

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US Mint Sales: Annual Sets and Bullion Coins Gain

Annual collector sets, once again, shined the brightest among all of the United States Mint numismatic products, which were mostly sluggish for a second week. Only five items squeezed in an increase over prior sales. Demand for bullion coins picked up slightly.

According to the latest US Mint sales figures, the 2010 Proof Set leaped the highest with a gain of 27,670. Next was the 2010 Uncirculated Mint Set, adding 13,819. Still, neither sets came close to the advances they had in the last round, when they climbed 43,120 and 25,800, respectively.

The five offerings that managed to grow more were the proof Disabled American Veterans dollar, the Philadelphia minted 100-coin bag of Yellowstone park quarters, Polk's Presidential dollar 25-coin roll set from Philadelphia, James and Sarah Polk's Presidential Coin & First Spouse medal set, and the Harrison's Presidential $1 coin cover.

Bullion coin sales saw more action except for the half-ounce American Gold Eagles, which remained at zero for the month. The one ounce gold coins advanced the most — 22,500. The quarter-ounce gained 2,000 and the tenth-ounce surged by 10,000. The 24-karat American Buffalo bullion coins were a little slower, growing just another 2,500. Silver was the hottest of them all, though. The Silver Eagles jumped 245,000.

Two new products are coming to the Mint's line up next week. 2010 Grand Canyon National Park Quarter rolls and bags will go on sale on September 20. James Buchanan's Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set is coming a few days later on September 23. (In recent news from the Mint, 2010 Proof Gold Eagle coins will launch October 7, 2010.)

The first three columns of the table below provide weekly U.S. Mint coin sales increases between the listed time periods, offering a sense of recent trends. The final column provides the latest sales totals as of Sunday, September 12, 2010. Bullion coin tables are found toward the bottom, with the most recent sales as of Thursday, September 16. (NLA = No Longer Available.)

Unit
Increase
Aug 23-
Aug 29Unit
Increase
Aug 30-
Sep 5Unit
Increase
Sep 6-
Sep 122010 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver DollarMartin Van Buren Uncirculated (2008)Letitia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Julia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Sarah Polk Uncirculated (2009)Zachary Taylor Uncirculated (2009)Abigail Fillmore Uncirculated (2010)Jane Pierce Uncirculated (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Proof (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Uncirculated (2010)2010 United States Mint Proof Set2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set2009 United States Mint Proof Set2010 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2009 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2010 America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™2009 DC/Territories Quarters Proof SetDC/Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set (6-coin)2010 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2009 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)YOSEMITE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYELLOWSTONE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSHOT SPRINGS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSNORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLS2008 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2009 JAMES K. POLK $1 COIN ROLLS2009 ZACHARY TAYLOR $1 COIN ROLLS2010 MILLARD FILLMORE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 FRANKLIN PIERCE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 JAMES BUCHANAN $1 COIN ROLLSPRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SETS™2010 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 NATIVE AMERICAN GOLDEN DOLLAR ROLLS2009 DC & TERRITORIES FIRST DAY COIN COVERS

** Includes 51,000 of the one ounce 2009-dated Gold Eagles sold in January. ***Includes 367,500 of the 2009-dated Silver Eagle coins sold in January.

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This law is widely referenced, and I have criticized the US Mint in the past when it fails to meet consumer demand because of poor planning, despite the availability of silver.

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2010 Austrian Vindobona Silver Coin

The second coin in the Austrian Mint’s new series "Rome on the Danube" is dedicated to the famous city of Vienna that began its existence as a military outpost on the northern borders of the Roman Empire.

The 20 Euro Vindobona silver coin commemorative was issued on 8th September, 2010, and is eagerly awaited by coin collectors and fans of Roman history alike.

The 20 Euro coin "Vindobona" is struck in 900 fine silver to a guaranteed maximum mintage of 50,000 pieces worldwide. Produced exclusively in proof quality, each coin comes in an attractive box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. A prestigious wooden collection case may be purchased separately for the whole series of "Rome on the Danube".

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2011 Silver Canadian Coins Feautures Wolf

The first silver bullion issue in a new three-year Canadian Wildlife coin series was launched this month by the Royal Canadian Mint. The 2011 Silver Wolf coin debuted on September 9, 2010.

The investment grade one-ounce .9999 fine silver bullion coin features a unique design, limited 1,000,000 mintage and a $5 face value...

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US Mint Sales: 2010-W Proof Gold Eagle Coin Inaugural Sales

Gold took center stage in the latest round of United States Mint sales figures. Five 2010-W Proof American Gold Eagle products debuted for the first time since 2008, and collectors were apparently pleased. The new items, however, did not help other areas of the Mint's portfolio. Collector sets were down, as were bags and rolls of quarters and dollars. The bullion market picked up a bit for gold, while silver coin sales remained steady.

The first round for the 22 karat Gold Eagles proved interesting since prices were so high compared to past years. Nearly 14,000 one ounce coins sold between Thursday afternoon and Sunday, which is more than half of the product limit for the individual coin.

Once the individual coin sells out, the only way to get a one ounce 2010-W would be through the four-coin set. It looks as if the set will take longer to reach its limit. Just over 7,000 sold, even though the price tag was $2,938. The half ounce and the quarter ounce individual proofs each sold over 2,000 while the one tenth ounce sold almost 7,000.

24 karat Gold Buffalo proofs slowed for the second straight week despite the bullion version selling out. Their gains were 1,164 versus 1,459 in the previous round. Even the 24 karat half ounce First Spouse coins dipped, advancing by 683 overall compared to 868.

Bullion American Gold Eagles saw some action during their counterparts' debut. The one ounce coins climbed another 27,000 in one week, and the tenth ounce added 15,000 after being silent last week. The only other fractional gold to gain was the half ounce. It advanced by 3,000 coins.

The silver bullion eagle "September Slow Down" is over as the Mint's authorized purchasers picked up 509,000 over the week. The addition was similar to the previous week's gain of 515,000. Together, October's total moved up to 1,225,000 and their year-to-date hit 26,705,500. If sales trends remain constant around 500,000 a week, the 2010 silver eagle total will blow past the 2009 record breaking total during the second week of November.

Demand for the top-selling Mint Sets and Silver Sets cooled in this round, despite higher intrinsic silver coin values for the latter. The 2010 Proof Set rose 31,725 after propelling 43,779. The Silver Proof Set was next, increasing by 13,766 compared to 19,097 and the Mint Uncirculated Set jumped 10,073 versus 14,690 previously. The only set to outperform its prior gain was the 2009 DC/Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set. It surged 1,070 compared to 845.

The first three columns of the table below provide weekly U.S. Mint coin sales increases between the listed time periods, offering a sense of recent trends. The final column provides the latest sales totals as of Sunday, October 10, 2010. Bullion coin tables are found toward the bottom, with the most recent sales as of Tuesday, October 12. (NLA = No Longer Available.)

Unit
Increase
Sep 20-
Sep 26Unit
Increase
Sep 27-
Oct 3Unit
Increase
Oct 4-
Oct 102010 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver DollarMartin Van Buren Uncirculated (2008)Letitia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Julia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Sarah Polk Uncirculated (2009)Zachary Taylor Uncirculated (2009)Abigail Fillmore Uncirculated (2010)Jane Pierce Uncirculated (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Proof (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Uncirculated (2010)2010 United States Mint Proof Set2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set2009 United States Mint Proof Set2010 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2009 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2010 America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™2009 DC/Territories Quarters Proof SetDC/Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set (6-coin)2010 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2009 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)GRAND CANYON QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYOSEMITE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYELLOWSTONE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSHOT SPRINGS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSNORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLS2008 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2009 JAMES K. POLK $1 COIN ROLLS2009 ZACHARY TAYLOR $1 COIN ROLLS2010 MILLARD FILLMORE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 FRANKLIN PIERCE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 JAMES BUCHANAN $1 COIN ROLLSPRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SETS™2010 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 NATIVE AMERICAN GOLDEN DOLLAR ROLLS2009 DC & TERRITORIES FIRST DAY COIN COVERS

*Includes 51,000 of the one ounce 2009-dated Gold Eagles sold in January. **Includes 367,500 of the 2009-dated Silver Eagle coins sold in January.

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2010 Proof Gold Eagle Coin Issue Information

The United States Mint is pleased to announce that it will issue 2010 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on October 7, 2010, at noon Eastern Time (ET).

The American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are struck in 22-karat gold. The coins' obverse (heads side) features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' rendition of Liberty holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.

The coins' reverse (tails side), designed by sculptor Miley Busiek, features an image of a male eagle carrying an olive branch, flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.

Available coin options and their mintages are as follows:

Pricing for the coins will be based on the United States Mint's pricing structure for precious metals products. For current pricing information, visit http://usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=goldplat

Orders will be accepted at the United States Mint's Web site, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, at the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468), and at various United States Mint sales centers (when available). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 per order will be added to all domestic orders. There is no order limit.

American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are struck multiple times for a frosted cameo image specially made for collectors. Each coin is sealed in a protective capsule and mounted in a handsome, satin-lined velvet presentation case. A Certificate of Authenticity signed by the United States Mint Director is included.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of October 7, 2010, noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

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Helping Heirs Know About Your Coin Collection

Former American Numismatic Association President Steve Taylor and his wife were present some years ago when I gave a talk on how to sell your coin collection. After I was done Steve told me the talk was the most morbid thing he'd ever heard. His wife just rolled her eyes at his comment. Maybe Steve isn't the best example I could use. Steve always bragged that although he had been ANA president he wasn't a ...

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CCAC to Review 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters, Gold Medal Designs

Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for October 26, 2010.

The meeting will review and discuss reverse candidate designs for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarter-Dollar Coins, designs for the Arnold Palmer Congressional Gold Medal, and designs for the New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal.

Meeting Location and Time:

Date: October 26, 2010.
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor Conference Center (Room A), United States Mint,
801 9th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220.

Interested persons should call 202-354-6700 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC's consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202-756-6830.

About CCAC

In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC:

Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals.Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made.Makes recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended.

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London 2012 Olympic 50p Coins

The British Royal Mint produced 29 new 50p coins depicting images of various sports from the upcoming 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games of London.

The below video, courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk, features Matt Hunt from the Royal Mint London 2012 Team unveiling the new coins. He describes how the commemoratives were designed by the public, expecting the Mint to release into circulation about 87 million of them.

The designs feature images of all the official Olympic sports of London 2012, including Athletics, Gymnastics, Sailing and Swimming, as well as Paralympic sports such as Boccia and Goalball.

Royal Mint London 2012 Olympic 50p Coins

The 50p sports collection will also be available for purchase from the Royal Mint and a number of retailers.

In a press release published by CoinNews from the Royal Mint, Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coin, expressed his excitement for the new strikes:

"Every one of our twenty nine winners is making history. Their coins will become treasured mementos of the biggest sporting event to happen on UK shores in a generation, and will be around for generations to come.

"Every coin captures the spirit, excitement and passion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In isolation each is a work of art, together they are an inspirational portrait of a sporting phenomenon. The Royal Mint is immensely proud to be part of London 2012 and we’re thrilled that this competition has enabled ordinary people to play a part too."

More images of the 29 coins and profiles of the designers can be found at www.royalmint.com/sportscollection.

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Allocation Ends for American Silver Eagles

The United States Mint is no longer rationing bullion 2010 American Silver Eagle coins thanks to easing demand, but that does not guarantee 2010-W Proof Silver Eagle production will kick off as happened under similar circumstances when bullion 2010 Gold Eagle sales slowed.

The U.S. Mint on September 3, 2010, told its authorized dealers that it will no longer allocate the bullion .999 fine silver coins, saying they could place orders "under the standard ordering procedures."...

Full Article: US Mint Ends 2010 Silver Eagle Rationing - CoinNews.net

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Proof 2010 American Eagle Gold Coins

The United States Mint launched their Proof 2010 American Eagle Gold coins Thursday, October 7, 2010, at noon Eastern Time.

The 22 karat gold collector coins are priced according to the Mint's pricing schedule for numismatic gold products, which they have been using since early 2009. Collectors and gold enthusiasts who want the first strikes will have to shell out a hefty sum of money, as the table of introduction prices shows below:

American Eagle Gold Coin PricesFour Coin Set Proof Gold Eagles

In order for prices to go up or down, the London Fix weekly average price of an ounce of gold will have to move outside of the current range, which is between $1,300 and $1,349.99. Typically, the average is calculated every Wednesday, and if the Mint adjusts their prices, they normally do it by noon Eastern Time.

Last year, the Mint was not able to produce the collector proof eagles due to the high volume of orders for the bullion versions. Law requires the Mint to strike bullion coins in quantities to meet public demand, and there was not enough available blanks to produce both kinds in 2009.

A few months ago, however, demand for bullion Gold Eagles slowed, leaving time and available gold coin blanks. In fact, production kicked off by early September, with the official press release announcing the eagles revealing their limited mintages. The chart shown below illustrates:

Orders can be placed by going to the United States Mint's Web site (http://catalog.usmint.gov/) or by calling their toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). There are no household limits in place, and no mail orders will be accepted due to possible price fluctuations.

The gold coins are shipped in a blue velvet and satin-lined presentation case. Each case will have a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Mint Director, Edmund Moy.

The proof quality of the polished coins means the sharp relief images will appear frosted on a mirror-like background. The obverse features the familiar full-length image of Liberty. The reverse design was created by sculptor Miley Frances Busiek and features a male eagle carrying an olive branch while flying above a nest with a female eagle and her eaglets.

Last Monday the Mint announced it will begin selling the 2010 Silver Eagle Proof coins on November 19, 2010 at 12 PM noon Eastern Time.

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US Mint Sales: Buchanan $1 Covers Debut, Bullion Silver Eagles Near 26M

Collectors continued to go for coin sets, as most of them and a few First Spouse coins pull ahead in the latest United States Mint sales report. In the bullion market, gold coin sales slowed for the most part while silver sales chugged onward.

September turned out to be the slowest month of the year so far for American Silver Eagle bullion coins. Less than 2 million were purchased — 1,880,000 was the total. Perhaps it was the fury about the Proof American Silver Eagles that caused sales to wane, or just the time of the year which typically slows and then picks right back up again in November and December.

As for October's start, authorized purchasers took 515,000 in the first five days. The year-to-date total crept up to 25,995,500 and remains 2,771,000 away from matching 2009's stellar silver record.

Bullion 22 karat American Gold Eagle one ounce coins added another 15,500 to their year-to-date total, bringing it to 898,500. The only fractional gold to climb was the 1/4 ounce. It advanced by 2,000 coins.

The James Buchanan $1 Coin Cover was one of the highlights of the week. It debuted on Thursday, September 30, and by Sunday, October 3, collectors swiftly removed 16,220 from the Mint's inventory. With that, the Buchanan Cover started slightly behind the Pierce Covers, which debuted on July 1 at 16,688. Still, Buchanan's product met half its maximum production limit of 32,000 units.

As mentioned in the opening, collector sets continued to demand attention, especially the 2010 Proof Set. An additional 43,779 sold, after 39,348 sold the prior week. This brought the total to 659,716. It marked the third week over week improvement.

The 2010 Mint Uncirculated Set tally leaped by 14,690, up from 14,210 previously. America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Sets also improved over the last week by gaining 6,611 compared to 5,754.

Proof Disabled American Veterans commemorative coins eased a bit but remained strong. 2,923 proofs and 921 uncirculated left Mint shelves, after 3,634 and 993 went in the last round.

In the 24-karat gold collector arena, proof American Buffalo coin demand dipped compared to the last report, but not by much. 1,459 coins old versus 1,755 previously, which meant last week's announcement that the bullion version sold out did not boost greater sales. As for First Spouse Gold Coins, 3 out of 8 available spouse options were improved, contributing to an overall gain of 22 more sold coins than the previous round.

Several new offerings that should debut strong in next week's report are the highly anticipated 2010 American Gold Eagle Proofs, hitting the market this week at noon ET on October 7. Although their prices will be high, the price of gold has formed a habit of setting new records for the year. And the lack of 2009 American Gold Eagle Proofs may drive demand. In addition, the Mint has already announced that the American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins will not be available this year. The coin options that begin this week on Thursday are the proof one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, one-tenth ounce, and the four-coin set which contains one coin in each size. For more, check out "2010 Proof Gold Eagle Coin Issue Information" which was published last month.

The first three columns of the table below provide weekly U.S. Mint coin sales increases between the listed time periods, offering a sense of recent trends. The final column provides the latest sales totals as of Sunday, October 3, 2010. Bullion coin tables are found toward the bottom, with the most recent sales as of Tuesday, October 5. (NLA = No Longer Available.)

Unit
Increase
Sep 13-
Sep 19 Unit
Increase
Sep 20-
Sep 26 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver DollarMartin Van Buren Uncirculated (2008)Letitia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Julia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Sarah Polk Uncirculated (2009)Zachary Taylor Uncirculated (2009)Abigail Fillmore Uncirculated (2010)Jane Pierce Uncirculated (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Proof (2010) Buchanan's Liberty Uncirculated (2010) 2010 United States Mint Proof Set2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set2009 United States Mint Proof Set2010 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2009 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2010 America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™2009 DC/Territories Quarters Proof SetDC/Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set (6-coin)2010 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2009 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)GRAND CANYON QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYOSEMITE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYELLOWSTONE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSHOT SPRINGS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSNORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLS2008 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2008 MARTIN VAN BUREN PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN BAGS & ROLLS2009 JAMES K. POLK $1 COIN ROLLS2009 ZACHARY TAYLOR $1 COIN ROLLS2010 MILLARD FILLMORE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 FRANKLIN PIERCE $1 COIN ROLLS 2010 JAMES BUCHANAN $1 COIN ROLLSPRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SETS™2010 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 NATIVE AMERICAN GOLDEN DOLLAR ROLLS2009 DC & TERRITORIES FIRST DAY COIN COVERS

*Includes 51,000 of the one ounce 2009-dated Gold Eagles sold in January. **Includes 367,500 of the 2009-dated Silver Eagle coins sold in January.

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Grand Canyon National Park Quarter Rolls Availability

The United States Mint will offer collectible bags and two-roll sets containing Grand Canyon National Park quarters beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on September 20.

The two-roll sets are priced at $32.95 each and the 100-coin bags are priced at $35.95 each.

The Grand Canyon National Park quarter is the fourth coin released through the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.

Collectors may place their orders at the United States Mint's secure Web site, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, or at the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order at 1-888-321-MINT. A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be added to all domestic orders.

The bags and rolls contain coins that were struck on the main production floors of the United States Mint facilities at Denver and Philadelphia for use in general circulation. The two-roll set includes one roll each of 40 coins-one each bearing the "P" and "D" mint marks-wrapped in distinctive packaging displaying the name of the national park or site, state abbreviation, mint of origin, and "$10", the face value of its contents. A tag is attached to each 100-coin bag denoting the mint of origin, name of the national park or site, and the state abbreviation.

The coin's reverse (tails side) design, by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill, features a view of the granaries above the Nankoweap Delta in Marble Canyon near the Colorado River. (Marble Canyon is the northernmost section of the Grand Canyon.) Inscriptions on the reverse are GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA, 2010 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The design featured on the coin's obverse (heads side) is the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original model. Inscriptions on the obverse are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST and QUARTER DOLLAR.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of September 20, 2010, noon ET, shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

[Coin Collecting News editor: For more information on the quarter, to include images of the original design candidates, check out Grand Canyon Quarter on sister site http://americabeautifulquarters.com/]

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Gold Ingots and Soverigns Coins Found in Oven Auction for £20,000+

Removal men clearing the house of a former teacher and real life "Mr Chips" found a haul of gold ingots and sovereigns stored in his oven.

Dr Arthur Stamp, who died last year, spent his life collecting historical objects which fetched more than £20,000 when they were auctioned in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, last month. Removal men then found a second haul of items when they opened Dr Stamp's oven ...

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Sacagawea Greatest US Mint Coin Error

In commemoration of the new book, the 100 Greatest U.S. Error Coins by David Camire, Nicholas Brown and legendary error dealer Fred Weinberg, we’ve decided to discuss the greatest error in United States history… the 2000 Sacagawea Mule.

Debuting in May of 2000, this slip up was destined to make history. At the time, it was the only known "mule" coin in United States history.

For those who are not professional numismatists, a mule is a pairing of two different coin designs on one coin — in this case, a State Quarter and the brand new Sacagawea dollar...

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2010 American Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins Sell Out

2010 American Buffalo Gold bullion coin

Record high gold prices has increased the demand for bullion coins, and the first ones to see an early departure from U.S. Mint store shelves are the one-ounce 2010 American Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins.

The coins officially sold out, with the Mint telling buyers its inventory was depleted and that no more would be produced or sold this year.

The 24 karat, .9999 fine bullion coins have been issued yearly since 2006. As it turns out, that year recorded the best annual sales at above 320,000. The 2010 Gold Buffalo comes in second place. They launched on April 29, 2010, and U.S. Mint authorized purchasers grabbed 209,000 in under five months.

There is no information as to when the 2011-dated Buffalo coins will become available, as details are still being worked out.

"We are still trying to finalize plans for release of the 2011 American Buffalo gold one-ounce bullion," Tom Jurkowsky, Mint director of public affairs told Kitco News.

Buyers can still purchase the 2010 American Gold Buffalo Proof coin, which is produced specifically for collectors. The coins are currently priced at $1,560 each and are available directly from the Mint (http://catalog.usmint.gov/).

In the gold bullion realm, the American Gold Eagles are the sole remaining 2010 Mint products available. The one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce and tenth-ounce sizes are available through the Mint's network of authorized buyers, coin dealers and precious metals sellers. The collector one-ounce 2010 Gold Eagle Proof will be available October 7, 2010. These will be sold directly by the Mint.

For silver bullion, the Mint still has plenty of American Silver Eagles. Sales of the coins have been on fire, especially in the last week as silver prices have reached 30-year highs. The Mint has already sold nearly 25.3 million of the coins this year. 2009 was a record year with 28.7 million in sales. That number should be shattered this year.

Additionally, the bullion 2010 America the Beautiful Silver coins will be available in the coming months as well. These 5-ounce, 3-inch diameter coins will feature the same designs as the America the Beautiful Quarters™. Five will be issued this year honoring Hot Springs National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Mt. Hood National Forest.

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Buchanan Presidential Coin Cover

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will offer the James Buchanan $1 Coin Cover for sale at noon Eastern Time (ET) on September 30, 2010.

2010 James Buchanan $1 Coin Cover

Customers may place their orders at the secure Web site, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, and at the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468).  The covers are priced at $15.95 each, and a shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be added to all domestic orders.

United States Mint American Presidency $1 Coin Covers are also included in the United States Mint Subscription Program, through which specific products are charged and shipped automatically as each new product is released.  To learn more about this convenient ordering method, visit http://www.usmint.gov.

The James Buchanan $1 Coin Cover is the 15th in the United States Mint American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series, which launched in 2007 with the introduction of the Presidential $1 Coin Program.  Each limited-edition coin cover includes two circulating quality James Buchanan Presidential $1 Coins from the first day of mintage-June 1, 2010.  The two $1 coins are mounted on a handsome display card with a 44-cent postage stamp.  The postmark of "August 19, 2010, Lancaster, PA" marks the day the James Buchanan Presidential $1 Coins were first released to the public.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage.  Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

Note:  To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of September 30, 2010, noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.  For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

The United States Mint - Connecting America through Coins

Contact:
Press inquiries: Carolyn Fields (202) 354-7222
Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)

[Coin Collecting News Editor: For additional information, also check out the COINS section of this site at: 2010 Presidential Dollars]

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Details Sharper in 5-ounce America the Beautiful Silver Coins

The United States Mint has released images of the new America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins [background] and they clearly show sharper, more detailed scenes than those depicted on circulating America the Beautiful Quarters™ which share the same designs.

5-ounce America the Beautiful Silver Coins - Edge View

The U.S. Mint began producing the bullion silver coins in September, and expects to strike 100,000 of each of the five 2010 designs for a total mintage of 500,000. They will have greater detail due to their specifications and the employed manufacturing process. U.S. Mint spokesman Michael White explains...

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New America the Beautiful Quarters Sets Arrive in November

Mid-November will mark the debut of three new collectible sets containing quarter-dollar coins issued under the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

The new sets will feature the first five coins in the program, honoring Hot Springs National Park (Arkansas), Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming), Yosemite National Park (California), Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona), and Mount Hood National Forest (Oregon).  Here's what collectors can expect:

This set contains two uncirculated quality Hot Springs National Park quarters-one each from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver-and one proof quality coin from the United States Mint at San Francisco.  The coins are mounted on a durable plastic card and include a brief description of the site and the coin design, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity on the back.  The set is priced at $13.95 and will be available for purchase November 17.  The remaining 2010 issues of the 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets will be released in 2011.

This ten-coin set contains the first five America the Beautiful Quarters® coins in circulating quality-one of each quarter from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver.  The packaging allows the coins to be easily removed and placed into albums or other numismatic accessories.  The set is priced at $9.95 and will be available for purchase November 19.

This ten-coin set contains the first five America the Beautiful Quarters® coins in uncirculated quality-one of each quarter from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver.  Each set is priced at $21.95 and will be available for purchase November 23.

Collectors may begin ordering these products at noon Eastern Time (ET) on the dates specified via the United States Mint's secure Web site, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, or at the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468).  A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 per order will be added to all domestic orders.

These products are also available by subscription, in which customers can sign up to receive each new set automatically as it is released.  For additional information about this convenient ordering option or the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, visit http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/atb/.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage.  Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

Note:  To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to noon ET on the official on-sale date shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.  For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

[Coin Collecting News editor: For more information on the new quarter-dollar series, also check out sister site America the Beautiful Quarters.]

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How are rare coin prices determined?

How are rare coin prices determined? Often the question dealers will ask is: "I know what Greysheet (Coin Dealer Newsletter bid) is, but what can I 'really' get for it?"

In this month's Rare Coin Market Report, I will explain how I determine the value of an individual coin. Most often I will use a variety of different pricing sources to determine the value of a coin. The most utilized source of rare coin pricing information among dealers are the variety of ...

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2010 Proof American Gold Eagle Opening Prices

Record high gold prices will be translating into higher priced numismatic gold coins, according to the United States Mint coin pricing policy.

Around Wednesday mid-morning, expect the U.S. Mint to have set the opening prices for the 2010 Proof Gold Eagle coins, raised the prices of all its First Spouse Gold Coins, and increased the cost of the 2010 Proof Gold Buffalo.

Why? Because the primary factor for how much the Mint charges for its collector gold coins is based on the trending price of gold itself.

The Mint uses the London Fix weekly gold average (prior Thursday AM to current Wednesday AM) to help set prices. That average has moved up to a new gold coin pricing level, between $1,300 and $1,349.99 an ounce. As such, and unless gold miraculously drops to below $1,170 an ounce tomorrow:

Uncirculated First Spouse Coins will be increased from $791 to $816,Proof First Spouse Gold Coins will move from $804 to $829, and2010 Proof AMerican Buffalo Gold coins will go from $1560 to $1610

Additionally, the 2010 Proof American Gold Eagle coins, which go on sale Thursday at noon Eastern Time, will have opening prices of:

The last time the Mint raised prices on its collector gold coins was on September 15, 2010. Then, the weekly gold average had moved within $1,250.00 and $1,299.99 an ounce.

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2009 quarters silver set: bargains can’t last

Rapidly rising bullion prices are hard to keep up with.

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2010 Gold Buffalo Bullion Coin Inventories Depleted

Even though its only September, US Mint sales of the 2010 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins are done for the year. Availability for the one ounce 24 karat gold bullion coin has become erratic in recent years, with the coins only available for a few months at a time, rather than throughout the year.

A memorandum sent to the US Mint’s authorized purchaser network included the following brief statement: The United States Mint has depleted its inventory of 2010 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Bullion Coins. No additional inventory will be made available.

The 2010 Gold Buffalo bullion coins originally went on sale April 29, 2010. After just under five months of availability, the US Mint recorded sales of 209,000 coins.

The American Gold Buffalo series was introduced in 2006, in part to compete with the 24 karat gold offerings of other world mints. The US Mint’s popular American Gold Eagle is struck in a composition of 22 karat gold.

The 2006 Gold Buffalo was launched on June 22, 2006 and the coins were available throughout the remainder of the year. In 2007, the coins were available all year, although sales levels took a dip from the strong levels of the inaugural year. The following year, the more erratic availability would begin.

In September 2008, the US Mint announced their inventory of Gold Buffalo bullion coins depleted. The offering remained unavailable for more than a month. In November sales briefly resumed to sell one last batch of 25,000 coins. After that point, Gold Buffalo bullion coins were not available again for nearly a year.

The 2009 Gold Buffalo coins finally went on sale October 15, 2009 and only lasted until December 4, 2009 before inventories were depleted.

Will we ever see a return to normalcy when bullion coins are available throughout the year and not subject to depletion, suspensions, and rationing?

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2010 Proof Silver Eagles to Fly November 19

The United States Mint has announced that the 2010 Proof Silver Eagle will be available for collectors this year. The news comes one month after the official conclusion of the US Mint’s long running rationing program, which had been in place due to high demand for bullion coins.

By law, the US Mint is required to produce American Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins in quantities sufficient to meet public demand. Following their legal team’s interpretation, in times when bullion demand has exceeded planchet supply, the US Mint has sourced all incoming planchets to the production of bullion coins and foregone the production of collector coins.

This interpretation of their legal responsibilities led to the cancellation of the 2009 Proof Silver Eagle and the lengthy delay and uncertainty surrounding this year’s offering.

The 2010 Proof Silver Eagles will be available for ordering on November 19, with fulfillment of orders beginning on December 1. Pricing has been established at $45.95 per coin. This represents a hefty increase from the last available proof Silver Eagles, which were priced at $31.95 back in 2008. A household ordering limit has been established at 100 units.

The US Mint is not saying just how many coins will be available for collectors, as it will remain contingent on the level of bullion coin demand. If precious metals investors manage to tone it down for a few months, just how many 2010 Proof Silver Eagles will be produced?

A possible clue lies in the US Mint’s original request to Congress when they were attempting to amend the law to allow proof coins to be struck even while bullion demand remained unmet. They had requested authority to use up to 2 million incoming planchets to strike Proof Silver Eagles each year. This would top the highest mintage for a proof issue of the series, currently held by the 1986 Proof Silver Eagle with a final mintage of 1,446,778. The legislation eventually introduced in Congress left the determination up to the Secretary of the Treasury.

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