CoinHood : News http://www.coinhood.com/ en-gb This site is powered by e107, which is released under the terms of the GNU GPL License. webmaster@nospam.com (CoinHood) webmaster@nospam.com (CoinHood) Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:23:06 -0500 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:23:06 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) 60 Upcoming launch ceremonies for the remaining 2010 quarters http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.25.3 Upcoming launch ceremonies for the remaining 2010 quarters will be held in the following locations:


Yosemite National Park

Thursday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT), Valley Visitor's Center, Yosemite Village Loop, Yosemite, Calif.


Grand Canyon National Park

Tuesday, September 21, 1:00 p.m. (PT), grounds adjacent to El Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon, Ariz.


Mount Hood National Forest

Wednesday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. (PT), World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, Ore.



The launch ceremonies are open to the public and include a coin exchange at which visitors can obtain rolls of newly minted quarters bearing the design that honors the featured site. Children 18 and younger receive a free new quarter to commemorate the event.

Additional information about the America the Beautiful Quarters Program is available at
http://www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov.

Digital images of the 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters are available at
http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/?action=Photo#AmericaTheBeautiful.]]> pulaski@nospam.com (Pulaski) Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:42:21 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.25.3 United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set (LN6) http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.24.3


United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set (LN6)

This product will be available for sale
on October 15, 2009 at 12:00 Noon (ET)


The beautiful 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar, which celebrates the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders, is showcased in the United States Mint Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set. Encased in a slip-covered leather-like tri-fold case, this set includes the following:

* one (1) 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar,
* four (4) proof 95% copper one-cent coins featuring the four 2009 one-cent reverse designs,
* a reproduction of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln,
* a reproduction of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln’s handwriting, and
* a Certificate of Authenticity.]]> javasdad@nospam.com (Javasdad) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:22:24 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.24.3 United States Mint to Offer 2009 American Buffalo Proof Gold and American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.23.3 United States Mint to Offer 2009 American Buffalo Proof Gold and American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

Agency also announces products not offered in 2009

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will offer for sale 2009 one-ounce American Buffalo Proof Gold Coins and one-ounce American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins. The release dates for these products are tentatively October 29 and December 3, 2009, respectively. In addition, the agency will release the one-ounce 2009 American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin on October 15 and the fractional 2009 American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins-in the one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce weights-on December 3.

The United States Mint will not offer the following products in 2009: the one-ounce American Eagle Silver Proof Coin; the one-ounce American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin; the American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (all weights, as well as the four-coin set); the one-ounce American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coin; the United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin SetTM, which also includes a one-ounce American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin; and the American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins (all weights).

Because of unprecedented demand for American Eagle Gold and Silver Bullion Coins, the United States Mint suspended production of 2009 proof and uncirculated versions of these coins. All available 22-karat gold and silver bullion blanks are being allocated to the American Eagle Gold and American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Programs, as mandated by Public Law 99-185 and Public Law 99-61, respectively. Both laws direct the agency to produce these coins in quantities sufficient to meet public demand. The proof and uncirculated versions of the American Eagle Gold and Silver Proof Coins are not mandated by law.

The United States Mint is working diligently with current and potential blank suppliers to increase the supply of bullion coin blanks, so it can offer to the public the proof and uncirculated versions of American Eagle silver, gold, and platinum coins in 2010.

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.

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


]]> javasdad@nospam.com (Javasdad) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:55:31 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.23.3 Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin Available September 3 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.22.3 Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin Available September 3



WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will release a gold coin in honor of Sarah Polk at 12 noon Eastern Time (ET) on September 3, 2009. The one-half ounce 24-karat Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin will be available in proof and uncirculated versions. Pricing will be based on the United States Mint pricing structure, available at http://usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=goldplat

Both the obverse (heads side) and the reverse (tails) of the Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin were designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill. The coin's obverse features her portrait and the inscriptions SARAH POLK, 1845-1849, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY and 2009. The coin's reverse depicts her working in the White House in support of her husband's career. Inscriptions on the reverse are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, ½ OZ. and .9999 FINE GOLD. An image of the Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin is available at http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=Photo#2009Spouse.

Mintage for the Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin is limited to 40,000 units across both the proof and uncirculated product options. Customer demand will determine the ratio of coins produced. Orders will be limited to 10 coins per product option per household for the first week of sales. The United States Mint will reevaluate this limit following the initial sales period and either extend, adjust or eliminate it.

Bronze medals bearing the likeness of the designs featured on the gold coin also will be available for $3.50 each. There is no mintage or order limit for these bronze medals. Collectors may purchase the Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin and Medal at the United States Mint's secure Web site, http://www.usmint.gov, or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may call 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be applied to all domestic orders.

Sarah Childress Polk received an education traditionally available only to the most privileged young women of her time, which made her especially fitted to assist a husband with a political career. She devoted her married life to husband James K. Polk's political career, organizing his campaigns, writing speeches, handling his correspondence, and developing a network of valuable political friendships. Skilled in tactful conversation, Mrs. Polk enjoyed wide popularity and deep respect. She instituted many changes at the White House, including its refurbishment and the installation of gas lighting.

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 noon (ET) on September 3, 2009, 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 (FAQs), Answer ID #175.


Source Link Here]]> pulaski@nospam.com (Pulaski) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:34:46 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.22.3 United States Mint Launches American Samoa Quarter in Pago Pago http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.21.3

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - The United States Mint celebrated the launching of the American Samoa commemorative quarter-dollar coin today at the Samoana High School Gym in Pago Pago, the territory's capital city. United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart and American Samoa Governor Togiola T.A. Tulafono led the celebration of the fourth coin in the 2009 District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.

"This beautiful quarter-dollar coin honoring American Samoa's vibrant traditional culture and rugged beauty is a welcome addition to American coinage," Brunhart told the crowd.

The reverse (tails side) of the American Samoa quarter, sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles L. Vickers, features the ava bowl ("tanoa"), whisk and staff in the foreground, with the shore featured in the background. The ava ceremony is considered the most significant traditional event in the Samoan culture. Inscribed on the coin's reverse are AMERICAN SAMOA and SAMOA MUAMUA LE ATUA, which means "Samoa, God is First."

Following the ceremony, Tulafono and Brunhart distributed new American Samoa quarters to children 18 years old and younger to commemorate the event. Adults exchanged their currency for $10 rolls of American Samoa quarters.

On the evening before the American Samoa quarter launch, Brunhart hosted a collector's coin forum, where he discussed United States Mint programs. Audience members shared their ideas about what they would like to see on U.S. coinage in the future.

The United States Mint is offering the American Samoa quarter for sale in two-roll sets (40 coins per roll) containing one roll each from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver, and in bags of 100 and 1,000 coins. To place an order, visit the United States Mint Web site at www.usmint.gov/catalog or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). The 2009 American Samoa Quarter Two-Roll Sets and the American Samoa 100-Coin Bags are $32.95 each, and the American Samoa 1,000-Coins Bags are $309.95 each.

For a digital image of the American Samoa quarter, go to: http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=Photo#2009DCTerri.

Free United States Mint lesson plans about the American Samoa quarter may be downloaded at:
http://www.usmint.gov/kids.

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.


Source Link Here]]> pulaski@nospam.com (Pulaski) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:18:42 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.21.3 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin News http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.19.1 From the Mint:

Effective July 27, 2009 at 12:00 noon (ET): The United States Mint will adjust the household order limit on the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin from a limit of one (1) coin per household to ten (10) coins per household. The household order limit will be re-evaluated on a regular basis and the United States Mint will either extend, adjust or remove the limit as needed.


Update from the Mint:
Ordering Limits:


To ensure the broadest and most fair product access, a household order limit of twenty-five (25) coins is currently in effect. The household order limit will be re-evaluated on a regular basis and the United States Mint will either extend, adjust or remove the limit as needed.
]]> pulaski@nospam.com (Pulaski) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:27:06 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.19.1 United States Mint 2009 Proof Set® (P09) http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.18.1 From The Mint Website:



United States Mint 2009 Proof Set® (P09)

Price: $29.95

This product will be available for sale
on June 1, 2009 at 12:00 Noon (ET).

The 2009 United States Mint Proof Set® contains 18 coins, each bearing the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Included in this set are four Presidential $1 Coins honoring past Presidents of the United States: William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor; the six quarter-dollar coins honoring the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands; the four Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Coins recognizing the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth; a new Native American $1 Coin; and the Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime and Kennedy half-dollar.

The United States Mint Proof Set is also available through the United States Mint’s Online Subscription Program. Visit our Subscriptions page for more information.

Program Information: -

United States Mint proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant, with sharp relief and a mirror-like background. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them a special cameo effect. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with specially polished dies and struck at least twice to ensure sharp relief. The coins are then packaged in protective lenses to showcase and maintain their exceptional finish.

Purchase Information: -

To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, any order placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of June 1, 2009, 12:00 Noon (ET) shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.


Source: Click Here
]]> pulaski@nospam.com (Pulaski) Mon, 25 May 2009 09:41:15 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.18.1 HARRISON $1 LOWEST MINTAGE SO FAR. http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.16.1 March 23, 2009

The William Henry Harrison Presidential dollar has achieved the distinction of being the first in the series to have a combined mintage total of less than 100 million pieces between the Denver and Philadelphia mints.

Denver turned out 55,160,000 coins honoring the ninth President while Philadelphia cranked out 43,260,000 for a total of 98,420,000, down marginally from the 102,480,000 Martin Van Buren dollars.

The George Washington dollar holds the record combined total of 340,360,000 pieces.

Four designs are struck each year and mintage's have been generally falling with the exception of a brief uptick for the Andrew Jackson dollar.
( BY NUMISMATIC NEWS) ( SUBMITTED BY MOUNTAIN BOYS)
[Submitted by Mountain Boys]

]]> pulaski@nospam.com (Pulaski) Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:57:01 -0500 http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.16.1 DGS Slabs Barbieri Cache of " Smoking Liberty" Seated Quarters http://www.coinhood.com/news.php?item.15.1

Press Release — Friday, March 20, 2009

DGS Slabs Barbieri Cache of “Smoking Liberty” Seated Quarters

Virginia Beach, VA.— In July of 2008 Ken Potter wrote an extensive and lavishly illustrated article reporting on the discovery of a most interesting and eye catching die variety found on an 1857 Liberty Seated Quarter dollar. It has since been embraced by the numismatic community and dubbed the “Smoking Liberty” variety. Potter reported the variety was first spotted by collector John O’Hare who showed it to friend and fellow collector, Saverio Barbieri, in the early part of 2000. So smitten by the variety was Barbieri he began an eight-year search for more specimens. After searching an estimated 30,000+ Liberty Seated quarters of that date on eBay and shows across the country Barbieri found a total of 28 specimens bringing the known population to 29 pieces. O’Hare still has his “discovery piece” he first shared with Barbieri.

Since publication of the seemingly rare die variety Mike Ellis, senior grader and variety specialist at Dominion Grading Service (DGS) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, found one in a client’s submission which was encapsulated by DGS as a lightly cleaned AU55 making it the first “Smoking Liberty” encapsulated as such. It brought the number of known, slabbed examples to three, the first two being unattributed examples in NGC MS-64 and NGC MS-61. Both NGC and ANACS have since declined to attribute the coin in their holders, citing the new variety as being too much of an unknown. This is a common reaction to new varieties submitted to major grading services as they opt for more information to come to light before proceeding.

Barbieri asked PCGS, NGC, ANACS and ICG at the recently concluded FUN show in Orlando, Florida again if they were ready to attribute this really fun variety on the holder. Again they reported they were not yet ready to do so. Finally, Barbieri approached DGS senior grader and well known variety specialist, Mike Ellis, if DGS was willing to attribute the coin as the “Smoking Liberty” variety. Having seen and attributed one already at DGS, Ellis examined all 28 of Barbieri’s specimens agreeing to place the attribution on the holder for the raw specimens submitted. Ellis says he has seen 29 different specimens, fully agrees it is a significant variety and, agrees the coin needs to be attributed by some name until the organizations with the authority to assign actual numbers to the variety do so. This way others who may have found examples can get them attributed in a way that the variety is identifiable by collectors and would-be sellers alike. At that time Barbieri submitted all 26 of his raw specimens to DGS for attribution, grading and encapsulation. Using DGS’ pedigree option all 26 specimens are now known as the “Barbieri Cache.”

Some of the coins have been consigned for placement in an upcoming sale by DLRC Auctions and Barbieri says he will not be offering any of the others until after these are sold so that some kind of market can be established. For details on when these coins will be offered by DLRC Auctions send an email request to coingroup@davidlawrence.com.
( Submitted By Mountain Boys)
[Submitted by Mountain Boys]
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