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22 hrs ago | coinblog.org | worldengine

Gold & Silver Obama Coins Go on Sale to the Public

The Obama Coins which recently caused quite a stir due to the inscription "President of the United States" are now on sale to the public. The firm behind the coins has also responded to some of the controversy.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

Yesterday | coinupdate.com | worldengine

Real Price of Gold, Coin Market Report | Coin Update

First, looking at the price of gold from another measure. Also, examining “unprecedented demand” for Gold Eagles...

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Related Topix: Collecting, Life, Hobbies

Yesterday | www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Gainesville Coins Greets Customers with Pumpkins, Ghosts, and Low Prices - Coin News

Gainesville Coins, Inc. has once again raised the bar when it comes to online coin sales. With Halloween just around the corner, the stock market isn’t the only scary thing anymore. GCIGOLD.COM has been over taken by ghouls instead of gold.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween

Yesterday | www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

silberinfo Interviews The Perth Mint of Australia - Coin News

silberinfo’s exclusive interview with the The Perth Mint of Australia provides some interesting insights into one of the world’s largest Mints.

Ron Currie, Sales and Marketing director of The Perth Mint, answers a bevy of company and coin product questions, including why they’re able to keep up with bullion demand while Mints like the US have had to stop producing several gold coins.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Marketing

Yesterday | www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Gold and Silver Bald Eagle Coins Popular with Collectors - Coin News

The U.S. Mint’s 2008 American Bald Eagle coins are proving to be popular with coin collectors. Especially the $5 gold and $1 silver versions, with nearly 70% of their max mintage already sold.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, George Bush, W.

Thu Oct 09, 2008

mintnewsblog.blogspot.com | worldengine

What Unprecedented Demand?

The US Mint has continually cited "unprecedented demand" as the reason behind gold bullion sales suspensions and allocations, but there have been numerous years where gold sales were higher.

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www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Wicker Praises New "In God We Trust" Placement on Presidential $1 Coins - Coin News

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has more reason to celebrate than most for the new 2009 Presidential Dollar designs the United States Mint released on Wednesday. He introduced the amendment calling for the motto "In God We Trust" to be relocated from the edge of the $1 coin to its face.

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Wed Oct 08, 2008

www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

2008 UK Royal Shield of Arms £1 Proof Coins - Coin News

The British Royal Mint has announced the sale of individual proof £1 gold, silver and Piedfort silver coins featuring Welsh graphic designer Matthew Dent’s rendition of the heraldic shield of the Royal Arms — only the third coin reverse version since 1983.

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, United Kingdom, Graphic Design, Arts

coinupdate.com | worldengine

Gold Safe Haven Buying, Restoring Liberty | Coin Update

Also, the CCAC recommends that Liberty be restored on circulating coinage, economic turmoil and coins...

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Related Topix: Collecting, Life, Hobbies

www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

2009 Presidential $1 Dollar Coin Design Images - Coin News

The United States Mint on Wednesday introduced newly designed 2009 Presidential $1 coins and released detailed artist images of the dollars. The American public will see 2009 circulating coins honoring Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor. Most interestingly, different design elements have been implemented compared to the initial series of 2007 and 2008 coins.

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Tue Oct 07, 2008

www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Don Willis Named PCGS President - Coin News

Rare coin dealer and veteran California business executive, Don Willis, has been named President of the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT), effective October 7, 2008.

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Related Topix: Santa Ana, CA, Collectors Universe, Auctions, Huntington Beach, CA

coinupdate.com | worldengine

Canadian Penny Production Cost, eBay Announcements | Coin Update

Today’s update includes news about the Royal Canadian Mint’s stretch capacity for producing gold bullion coins. Also, behind the coin design process, Canadian penny...

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mintnewsblog.blogspot.com | worldengine

Mint Stops Some Gold & Platinum Bullion Production

Yesterday the US Mint released a memorandum to their network of authorized dealers detailing their latest strategy, which includes halting production for many options.

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www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

U.S. Mint Stops Production of Two Gold Coins, Demand Exceeds Supply - Coin News

The United States Mint halted production and will no longer ship 2008 one-half ounce and one-quarter ounce American Eagle gold coins to authorized dealers, it was announced Monday. Additional gold and platinum coins will be halted when their blank inventories are depleted.

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www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

U.S. Army and Museum Commemorative Coins Pass Congress - Coin News

The Senate and House passed legislation late last week seeking to commemorate in 2011 — with gold, silver and clad coins — the legacy and founding of the United States Army Infantry in 1775 and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.

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Related Topix: US Military, US News, US Army, US Politics, Ike Skelton, US House of Representatives, Democrat

www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Heritage Executives Donate $15,000 for ANA Education Programs - Coin News

Heritage Auction Galleries President Greg Rohan and Co-Chairmen Steve Ivy and Jim Halperin donated $15,000 in support of educational initiatives offered by the American Numismatic Association. Rohan, Ivy and Halperin each presented personal checks in the amount of $5,000 on behalf of Heritage to ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd on Sept. 20 at the Long Beach (Calif.) Coin, Stamp & Collectible Expo.

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www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Adna G. Wilde Jr. Steps Down as ANA Treasurer - Coin News

Adna G. Wilde Jr. has stepped down from his role as Treasurer of the American Numismatic Association. Wilde informed the Board of Governors of his decision on Sept. 9, and his resignation was made official at the Board’s teleconference meeting on Sept. 11. Former Assistant Treasurer Gerome Walton will assume the role of Treasurer on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is named.

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Mon Oct 06, 2008

coinupdate.com | worldengine

Gold Mining, Price of Platinum, Original Confederate Cent | Coin Update

Several interesting articles on gold, including the story of a one man mining operation. Also, the price of platinum, getting 2009 Lincoln Pennies...

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Sun Oct 05, 2008

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What Type of Coin Should You Collect?

Coin collecting is a fun hobby to start and the thrill of hunting for old coins is enough for many people to continue doing it.

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Related Topix: Collecting, Life, Hobbies

Fri Oct 03, 2008

www.coinnews.net | coinhobbyist

Austrian Railways Fourth Silver Commemorative, "Empress Elisabeth West Railway" - Coin News

The Austrian Mint has issued the fourth 20 Euro silver commemorative coin within the "Austrian Railways" six silver coin series. The coin is dedicated to the "Empress Elisabeth West Railway" from Vienna to Salzburg, which was constructed between 1856 and 1860. It features locomotive "kkStB 306" steaming across an iron railway bridge and a superbly crafted scene depicting the platform hall of the West Railway Station in Vienna.

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Related Topix: Europe, Austria, World News,

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