Remember the 2012 London Olympics With Coins
2012-08-10 16:00:26
The closing ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games in London is this Sunday, August 12th. There are ...
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The closing ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games in London is this Sunday, August 12th. There are many souvenirs and commemoratives for you to purchase, but the coin collector in me is delighted by the London 2012 50p sports collection. The 29 coin set features designs that were submitted by the public. The 29 different designs commemorate all 29 Olympic and Paralympic sports. According to the mint's website, "Over 30,000 entries were received from members of the public. As a result, this is perhaps the most vibrant, creative and passionate collection The Royal Mint has ever issued. The winning designs were chosen by The Royal Mint Advisory Committee and officially approved by Her Majesty The Queen." You can order a complete set or just a few of your favorite sports.
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Another 2012 Silver Eagle Goes on Sale
2012-08-07 16:00:09
On August 2, 2012 the U.S. Mint began selling another 2012 one ounce Silver Eagle bullion coin. ...
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On August 2, 2012 the U.S. Mint began selling another 2012 one ounce Silver Eagle bullion coin. This one is the uncirculated version that is specially made on burnished blanks at the US Mint's Depository at West Point, New York and will carry the "W" mint mark. The coins are initially being offered at $45.95 each (plus $4.95 shipping per order).
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1992 Lincoln Penny Sells for Over $20,000
2012-08-03 00:18:11
Last month a very special Lincoln Penny minted in 1992 sold for over $20,000 at a Heritage Auction ...
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Last month a very special Lincoln Penny minted in 1992 sold for over $20,000 at a Heritage Auction Galleries sale. As common as 1992 pennies are, this was no ordinary penny to say the least. This specimen was the rare "Close AM" variety in uncirculated condition and was graded as MS-64 by Professional Coin Grading Service. Due to a mix-up at the mint back in 1992, a different die was used for the reverse of the coin before it was supposed to be used starting in 1993. A limited quantity of these coins escaped into circulation. Be sure to check your pocket change and see if you have this or any other Lincoln cent key dates, rarities and varieties in your possession....Read Full Post
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New App That Calculates Coin Melt Values
2012-07-27 12:00:14
A new free iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch app has been released by Coinflation.com (a division of ...
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A new free iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch app has been released by Coinflation.com (a division of Collectors Universe, Inc.). The app uses real-time metal prices to calculate the melt value of U.S. coins. This includes prices for all silver and base metal (copper, nickel, etc.) but not gold. The app is easy to use and the photos of the coins are spectacular. It also incorporates a calculator for scrap silver and gold that you may want to sell. Simple enter the total weight and fineness and the calculator will do the rest. The Coinflation.com app is the latest in a continuing series of free smart phone applications offered by Collectors Universe (www.Collectors.com) since January 2010 when PCGS Photograde Online became available on iPhones. Search for "Coinflation" in the App Store to read the reviews and get your copy....Read Full Post
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Public Tour Reopens at United States Mint at Philadelphia
2012-07-24 12:00:36
New Visitor Lobby at the US Mint in Philadelphia
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New Visitor Lobby at the US Mint in Philadelphia
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The United States Mint at Philadelphia re-opened its doors for public tours on July 3, 2012, at 1 p.m. The facility had undergone a major renovation that took almost a year. The upgrades included new displays, exhibits and artifacts for the public to view. According to a press release, in August 2010, the United States Mint embarked on a major endeavor to completely renovate the public tour experience at the Philadelphia facility. Approximately 250,000 people visit the United States Mint at Philadelphia each year. The last time the public tour exhibits were upgraded was more than 40 years ago. For more information, visit the mint's website at www.usmint.gov for tour information.
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