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We're back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet. To start, the sales figures though the end of April for the United States Mint's bullion coins. Also, the leading design candidates for the 2010 Platinum Eagle, reports following the CSNS convention, Euro notes from Greece, some of the more valuable 50 State Quarters, the formation of the Numismatists United for Political Action, $4 Gold Stella background and history, and notable auctions. On to the links...
The latest monthly sales figures for US Mint bullion coins. The pace of sales has slowed down for the American Gold Eagle, but the newly released American Gold Buffalo picked up some of the slack.
Mint News Blog takes a look at the CFA and CCAC's recommended reverse designs for the 2010 Platinum Eagle.
The Legend Market Report following the 2010 Central States Numismatic Society Convention.
Dave Harper also has a post on CSNS with results from the Professional Preview Day "experiment" and how it will be modified for next year.
Coin Values Online takes a look at prices for some collector version coins of the 50 State Quarters Program. Some of the prices may surprise you.
Amidst concerns about Greece's status within the European Union, this article explains how to determine which country issued each Euro note, i.e. how to find out if you are holding "Greek Euros."
Another collection discovered in Canada during a home renovation. A collection of coins, paper money, and stamps was discovered above basement ceiling panels.
The Numismatists United for Political Action (NUPA) formed this week with a mission to educate and inspire the coin collecting community to stand and be heard in Washington. One of their core issues is to get he US Mint to produce 2010 Proof Silver Eagles.
An article from Numismatic News on the $4 Gold Stella with some extensive background about the goloid composition.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a high grade example of the 1939 Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar designed by James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser. The coin is holdered PCGS MS67.
Last year's 2009 Proof Platinum Eagle graded PCGS PR70DCAM FS, which featured the first design in the series "A More Perfect Union."
One of the valuable State Quarters mentioned in one of today's articles. The 1999-S Silver Proof Delaware Quarter graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo.
That's it for this update. See you next time!
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