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We're back with another round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, the second part of the Coingrader Capsule series on submitting coins to PCGS and NGC. Also, the final 2009 Silver Eagle mintage, more on the proposed Reagan $50 Bill, CCAC commemorative coin program recommendations, the King of Barber Coinage, new compositions for Canada, National Gold Exchange, 1859 Indian Head Cents, gold and silver prices, and notable auctions. On to the links...
The second of a three part series on submitting coins to grading services. This article discusses submitting coins to PCGS through the Collector's Club.
The final mintage for the 2009 Silver Eagle bullion coin has come in at 30,459,000. This represents a new record and more than eight times the mintage low for the series.
A number of reactions to news of the proposed Ronald Reagan $50 Bill.
Numismatic News reports on the three commemorative coin proposals and other measures that have been endorsed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
David Lawrence Rare Coins has acquired the "King of Barber Coinage" at the Bowers and Merena auction in Baltimore. It is the finest known 1901-S Barber Quarter graded an incredible PCGS MS68.
News on Canadian coins and currency. It has been announced that $10 and $20 bills will change from paper to plastic, and $1 and $2 coins will switch to steel.
An update on National Gold Exchange. The case has been converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, meaning that the company will be liquidated. The gold and rare coins are expected to sell for over $5 million.
More than 250 silver coins from the time of Alexander the Great were recently discovered in Syria. Photos are included with the story
An interesting idea for a collection- coins which bear the same date but are a different type. An example would be the 1909 Indian Head Cent and 1909 Lincoln Cent.
Published on CoinLink, here's a closer look at the 1859 Indian Head Cent. The reverse design was changed after just one year.
A commentary from Patrick A. Heller on gold and silver prices, explaining why he thinks prices have not yet peaked.
And now for some notable auctions. Two top graded 1997 Jackie Robinson $5 Uncirculated Gold Coins were just listed. The first is graded PCGS MS70 and the second is graded NGC MS 70.
Next, the popular 2008-W Uncirculated Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set with all four coins graded NGC MS 70.
Last, a face value $1,000 box of 2010-D Millard Fillmore Dollars.
That concludes another exciting week. Have a great weekend!
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