Casting aside the glum economic specter hovering over the fast approaching holiday season, the United States Mint on Monday reminded everyone that they have a collection of coins to joyfully consider for that special gift-giving occasion.
"Our gift catalog showcases the exceptional artistry of genuine United States Mint coinage," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. “The featured products are well crafted and make exceptional gifts. We encourage customers to place their orders early."
The Mint’s 2008 catalog is set for release on October 27 and it will include a series of new commemorative coins as well as old favorites, most of which are already available for purchase directly from the Mint’s website.
Coins in the United States Mint Gift catalog
According to the latest Mint announcement, in addition to the final coins in the 50 State Quarters® Program honoring Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii, the 2008 Gift Catalog includes Presidential $1 Coin products honoring James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Other annual sets and special products featured in the 2008 United States Mint Gift Catalog include (products linked to CoinNews article regarding original release):
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United States Mint American Legacy Collection
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2008 American Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins – proof and uncirculated $5 gold, silver dollar coin and half-dollar clad coin
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2008 American Buffalo gold proof and uncirculated coins – 1/10-ounce, 1/4-ounce, 1/2-ounce, and one ounce weights and four-coin set
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2008 American Eagle gold proof and uncirculated coins – 1/10-ounce, 1/4-ounce, 1/2-ounce and one ounce weights and four-coin set
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2008 American Eagle platinum proof and uncirculated coins – 1/10-ounce, 1/4-ounce, 1/2-ounce, and one ounce weights and the four-coin set
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2008 First Spouse Gold Coins – Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty and Martin Van Buren’s Liberty (available in November)
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2008 50 State Quarters First Day Coin Cover – Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii
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50 State Quarters Greetings From America Portfolios and Card Sets
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50 State Quarters Coin and Die Sets
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2008 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin-Individual Proof Coins™ – James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren
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2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™
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2008 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set™ (Philadelphia and Denver mint marks)
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2008 Presidential $1 Coin Presentation Folder™
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2008 United States Mint Official American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series
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2008 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set™
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United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Historical Signature Sets™
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Assorted Bronze Medals – Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Tuskegee Airmen, Dr. Norman Borlaug, Dalai Lama and the 2008 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series-Four Medal Set
The American Eagle Silver coins are most noticeably missing from the above list. Uncirculated coins are still available on the Mint’s website. However, the proof versions were pulled in August due to insufficient silver blanks to make them. Have collectors seen the last of the 2008 American Eagle Silver proof coins?
In important date reminders, the U.S. Mint indicates they will guarantee delivery of any in-stock item anywhere in the United States by December 25 on orders received before December 8 with standard delivery selected. The express delivery deadline is December 15.
