Coin production at the United States Mint accelerated in August for the second straight month, though the total output stayed under 1 billion coins for the twelfth consecutive month after previously surpassing that mark for eight months in a row.
In August, the U.S. Mint produced 405.2 million coins for circulation, consisting solely of cents and quarters. This reflects a 72.3% increase compared to the previous month but a 60.7% decrease from August 2023. For the fourth time this year, and the second consecutive month, the Mint did not report any production of nickels or dimes.
Here’s how the month compares to others in the past year:
August 2023 to August 2024 Circulating Coin Production
| Month | Mintages | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | 405.20 M | 7 |
| July 2024 | 235.20 M | 11 |
| June 2024 | 168.22 M | 12 |
| May 2024 | 396.08 M | 8 |
| April 2024 | 368.20 M | 10 |
| March 2024 | 332.70 M | 9 |
| February 2024 | 644.86 M | 3 |
| January 2024 | 755.98 M | 2 |
| December 2023 | 151.80 M | 13 |
| November 2023 | 604.409 M | 4 |
| October 2023 | 501.911 M | 6 |
| September 2023 | 546.03 M | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1,030.38 M | 1 |
The primary mission of the U.S. Mint is to manufacture coins in response to public demand. The Mint produces, sells, and subsequently delivers circulating coins to Federal Reserve Banks and their coin terminals to support their services to commercial banks and other financial institutions.
Even though it costs the Mint 3.07 cents to make and distribute each 1-cent coin, the Federal Reserve always orders more of them than any other denomination. In August, the Mint produced 254.4 million Lincoln cents, representing 62.8% of all circulating-quality coins minted for the month, marking a 210.2% increase from July’s total.
Meanwhile, quarter production edged up by 0.5% compared to the prior month.
Mintages of Native American Dollars and Kennedy Halves
The U.S. Mint also strikes other coins in circulating quality, namely half dollars and dollars. Native American $1 coins are no longer ordered by the Federal Reserve, but they are still made in circulating quality for coin collectors. The same was true for Kennedy half dollars until recently — years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Usually, in January, the U.S. Mint produces both denominations to the expected amounts needed for the entire year. Nonetheless, this has not been the case for Kennedy halves in each of the three prior years, as the Federal Reserve unexpectedly ordered millions more for circulation — roughly 12 million, 7 million, and 18 million in fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
It has not been disclosed whether any 2024 Kennedy half dollars have been produced for general circulation, although it is likely. Half dollar production figures changed in January (+5.7 million), March (+ 1.9 million), April (+2.6 million), May (+3.2 million), June (+4.9 million), and July (+3.2 million), with the latest results showing 9.9 million coins from Philadelphia and 11.6 million from Denver, totaling 21.5 million. These figures compare to production runs in 2023 totaling 27.8 million from Denver and 30.2 million from Philadelphia, amounting to 58 million coins — the highest since 1983, when it reached 66.6 million.
Unlike the usual practice, the mintages of the Native American dollar were adjusted in February instead of being completed in January. This change was prompted by the absence of reported minting activity for the dollar in Denver throughout January. Since February, the total dollar mintage has remained at 2.24 million coins, with 1.12 million each from Denver and Philadelphia, matching the 2023 total.
On Jan. 29, the U.S. Mint started selling Denver- and Philadelphia-minted rolls, bags, and boxes of 2024 Native American dollars. On April 23, the bureau started offering rolls and bags of circulating 2024 Kennedy halves.
This next table shows 2024 circulating coin mintages by production facility, denomination, and design.
U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production in August 2024
| Denver | Philadelphia | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Cent | 87,200,000 | 167,200,000 | 254,400,000 |
| Jefferson Nickel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roosevelt Dime | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quarters | 53,800,000 | 97,000,000 | 150,800,000 |
| Kennedy Half-Dollar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American $1 Coin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 141,000,000 | 264,200,000 | 405,200,000 |
In the overall production totals for August, the Denver Mint produced 141 million coins, while the Philadelphia Mint produced 264.2 million coins, resulting in the combined total of 405.2 million coins.
YTD Totals
Year-to-date, the Denver Mint has struck 1,642,200,000 coins, and the Philadelphia Mint has made 1,664,240,000 coins, bringing the total to 3,306,440,000 coins — the weakest eighth-month start since CoinNews began reporting on monthly production figures in 2011. This is 65.5% fewer than the 9,577,520,000 coins manufactured during the same period in 2023.
If the current production pace were to continue through December, the annual mintage for 2024 would reach 4.96 billion coins. In comparison, the U.S. Mint manufactured over 11.38 billion coins for circulation in 2023, marking the lowest output since 2012.
This next table lists coin production totals by denomination and by U.S. Mint facility:
YTD 2024 Circulating Coin Production by Denomination
| 1 ¢ | 5 ¢ | 10 ¢ | 25 ¢ | 50 ¢ | N.A. $1 | Total: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 867.6M | 32.88M | 138M | 591M | 11.6M | 1.12M | 1642.2M |
| Philadelphia | 902M | 36.72M | 92.5M | 622M | 9.9M | 1.12M | 1664.24M |
| Total | 1769.6M | 69.6M | 230.5M | 1213M | 21.5M | 2.24M | 3306.44M |
2024 Quarter Mintages
In addition to the 2024 Native American dollar with its one-year-only design, the U.S. Mint has also released the first three of five issues for 2024 from their four-year program of American Women Quarters™. These three coins represent the 11th through 13th releases in the series, each featuring a unique design.
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray quarter, the first quarter design for this year, began circulating on Jan. 2. On Feb. 1, the Mint made rolls and bags of the quarter available for purchase by the public. First reported in March figures and unchanged since, a total of 354.2 million Murray quarters were minted, with 185.8 million coming from Denver and 168.4 million from Philadelphia.
Patsy Takemoto Mink quarters entered circulation on March 25, and on March 28, the U.S. Mint began selling rolls and bags of them to the public. The latest figures show Patsy Takemoto Mink quarter mintages at 187.2 million from Denver and 210.2 million from Philadelphia, for a combined 397.4 million.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker quarters entered circulation on June 3, and on June 17, the U.S. Mint started selling rolls and bags of them to the public. The latest figures show Dr. Mary Edwards quarter mintages at 159.4 million from Denver and 141.2 million from Philadelphia, for a combined 300.6 million. This marks the lowest mintage total for any quarter in the series to date. In terms of production by facility across the series, both the 2024-P and the 2024-D also rank as the scarcest.
Of the total production year to date, 160.8 million quarters have not yet been officially assigned a design by the U.S. Mint. This represents a portion of Celia Cruz quarters, with more still to be minted. Celia Cruz quarters entered circulation on Aug. 5, with U.S. Mint rolls and bags of them offered to the public on Aug. 7.
2024 Circulating Coin Production by Design
This last table offers a breakdown of this year’s mintages that have been reported by coin design, including the first three quarters:
| Denver | Philadelphia | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Cent | 867,600,000 | 902,000,000 | 1,769,600,000 |
| Jefferson Nickel | 32,880,000 | 36,720,000 | 69,600,000 |
| Roosevelt Dime | 138,000,000 | 92,500,000 | 230,500,000 |
| Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Quarter | 185,800,000 | 168,400,000 | 354,200,000 |
| Patsy Takemoto Mink Quarter | 187,200,000 | 210,200,000 | 397,400,000 |
| Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Quarter | 159,400,000 | 141,200,000 | 300,600,000 |
| Celia Cruz Quarter | – | – | – |
| Zitkala-Ša Quarter (expected release on Oct. 28) | – | – | – |
| Kennedy Half-Dollar | 11,600,000 | 9,900,000 | 21,500,000 |
| Native American $1 Coin | 1,120,000 | 1,120,000 | 2,240,000 |
| Total | 1,583,600,000 | 1,562,040,000 | 3,145,640,000 |
I’m not sure I understand the need for so gosh darn many cents – they made 25x as many cents as nickels so far this year – that implies strongly that nickels are circulating just fine, but cents are just vanishing. Interestingly the quarter production is not far behind cents. when you make change you don’t need to give out more than 4 cents, 1 nickel, 2 dimes and/or 3 quarters, so that should roughly be the ratio that stores need on hand to make change. and a few decades ago, that is more or less what the mint produced.… Read more »
Kaiser, it seems the US Mint and US Congress tried that before (replacing the quarter with $1 coins), and the results were underwhelming at best. The coin vending industry doesn’t much want to accept $1 coins, as they would have to modify their machines. Without machines to use them in, the American public will never accept the $1 coins. Remember the Billion or so Presidential $’s in Gov’t warehouses?
Most vending machines I encounter accept dollars, as does Metro public trans….. mining industry keeps penny and nickel around. 0ld pal Cag claimed it was economically impossible to eliminate the cent as it would destroy Federal Budget, I never got that position, but he and a few funky ones like one the 10th and 1z AGE were worth buying yeah right Gumby
Lest we forget that the Mint has a vested interest. The Government/Mint won’t let go of those precious 1C and the job security behind them. The Government does not fire anybody, nor do they eat their own. It must grow larger in their twisted, wreckless minds. Franklin must be rolling around in his grave.
Not a bad idea Kaiser, cull away! Let them start with the top dog.
Kaiser, you are 100% correct. The Mint’s primary focus has always been, and will always be, making circulating coinage. Everything else comes a distant 2nd place.
Especially when minting coins which will never enter circulation, Innovation Dollars, Kennedy Half Dollars, Native American dollars, mint and proof sets, etc. I guess the bullion coins count in that category also, as well as the Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars. The Mint’s primary purpose is to turn a profit. It’s the govmint afterall. 🙂
It seems those who make money should make money. 😀
Kaiser,
I take my excess zinc/plated cents, paint them white for contrast, then use them for .22 rifle targets. Where else can I find aa challenging target that only costs 1 cent each?
AKBob,
FYI.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russian-state-tv-discusses-options-for-seizing-alaska/ar-AA1qV3FY?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=b83b6bff20ae40df83fa4a3d9fe9eb24&ei=52
We got you covered.
Interesting!!! I think Russia is just poking our nose. They can’t afford to be spread out on two fronts. Maybe after Russia takes back the Donbass and Poland, Hungary, Belarus, Romania, Moldavia and Slovakia split up the rest of Ukraine. Or if Russia takes back all of Ukraine then they can focus on Alaska. Until then, I think it is just a lot of talk.
E1, thx, the Russians are always poking us in the nose ! I think it’s time we make them pay, in both blood and treasure, take out those planes, subs and ships!! the more crap we take from them the more crap they’ll try and pull! They are nothing more than bullies, so, when I was a kid, I went to 18 different schools, 3 of those 18 schools I went to twice. I only finished 10th grade! So I was always the new kid and the bullies would try their crap on me! I never let them, I always… Read more »
AKBob, I enjoyed your post. My dad served in the Army and the Air Force. He didn’t want my brother or I to serve. He said he served enough for the whole family, along with my mother’s three brothers. They all enlisted and served in Korea together. . When I was young, my dad would take us to West Point in the summers and usually on a Sunday evening to hear the West Point Marching Band out on the ceremonial lawn right down on the Hudson River. We walked around the West Point Campus several times. I remember a sign… Read more »
Yeah WW3……. They are mad Seward ripped the off
To quote a certain 90+ year old actor, “Make my day.”
Guys – there might be some real wisdom in buying this years uncirculated set….
Just sayin……
Indeed we are sir Kaiser!
Indeed!!
Whenever I think I got the USM they kill your profit. No doubt 50m made inhe last quarter of 24. BTW how many folk cafe abiut collecting nickels these daze, seriously Over time no real legs
I’m wondering at what point was it established that 20 million or so D-nickels, or 20 million or so P-nickels were considered scarce or rare?
Thanks Kaiser,
I was duped, and even contributed to the hype in 2009 in a similar circumstance. Not this time for me, and to each his own!..
Off topic, but may be of interest to all of you PC power users. Pictured below is the Nvida Blackwell B200 Super Chip. This is what all of the AI whoopla is all about. It is a 1024-bit machine. Compare that to your smokin hot 64-bit Intel desktop. This is a quantum computer. It consists of two processors in parallel. A CPU and a GPU running together in sync. This is a phenomenal technology breakthrough. A mind-blowing game changer for the world of high-end computation and the PC market. You can buy one of these computers already built up from… Read more »
I used AI Copilot to rewrite my post above. CoPilot accesses a remote AI CPU/GPU over the internet to do this task. “Displayed is the Nvidia Blackwell B200 Super Chip, the centerpiece of the AI excitement. It’s a 1024-bit machine, a stark contrast to the standard 64-bit Intel desktop. This device is a quantum computer, featuring dual processors—a CPU and a GPU—operating in tandem. This represents an extraordinary leap in technology, reshaping the landscape of high-end computing and the PC industry. Available for purchase from Super Micro, these computers are priced at approximately $200,000 each. In the near future, AI… Read more »
I play Parcheese on my Commodore 64
Don’t’ leave out the Vic 20
My first, the Atari 20, then the IBM XT 80286 w/20MB HD. It took us 40 years to commercially go from 8bits to 64 bits (4 steps). Today, in just a couple of years, we went from 64bits to 1024bits while skipping three steps. Incredible.
Kaiser,
Yes, true dat.
The performance benchmarks between a quantum computer that processes qbits of light and Nvidia’s Blackwell B200 that processes bits of electrons are on par with each other. They perform at or near the same level. Additionally, the Blackwell B200 employs computational algorithms that are similar to or simulating of a quantum computer. Thus, using terms such as “Quantum Computer” and “Quantum Computing” can be categorical and applicable when making performance comparisons between a conventional computer and a quantum computer that now share similar performance.
I prefer the person doing the writing.
Copilot/AI is helpful, but to a point. Just try selling something on eBay to describe your item. I usually delete 90% of the AI gobbledygook when doing so.
Without adding in one’s unique writing mannerisms you’re left with a digital, clinical rendering in getting your point across with just a few keywords. When I see AI used in compositions I see zero personality coming across. Useful, yes. Just not all of the time.
Well then, it is settled. You may remain, and at your leisure to be Linguistically Lavish Mr Wilhelm!
E1,
that’s some really interesting information! Thank you for sharing this. Automation, is going to be the future! What will happen to mankind in the event of 100% automation? :{
E 1, AKBob, I find the possibilities both exciting and dangerous. Any powerful tool can be used for good or ill purpose; sadly, I’m afraid too many will opt for the latter. AKBob, I expect that routine industrial jobs will eventually be entirely automated; what humans will do for gainful work then, I cannot begin to imagine. Given that’s the type of work I’ve done most of my life, I’ll be sad to see it go. E 1, I find it more than a little frightening how close to your own words your CoPilot AI program came. Writing is going… Read more »
Sam,
The next time you write something here, high-lite your finished text and place the mouse pointer over the highlighted text. Then wait for “Copilot” to pop up. Then give it a try. If you like the results, then click on “Replace.”
Watch Collasus The Forbin Project, idea stolen for The Termin8tor
Sam-I-Am,
My preference would be for AI to replace all of those government workers first. Think how much we can save there and get better results. AI is the future, but it’s still only in the ‘first inning’ so don’t expect any drastic upheavals in your life.
Kaiser, I’m more concerned that humans are going to be the ones to instigate their own replacement. Too many of us are intellectually (& physically) too lazy for our own good. Witness the fact that many of today’s students can’t do basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) without a calculator. I had a co-worker who was astounded to watch me do long division by hand. Of course many can’t read cursive handwriting, either. I despair for the future of humanity, not from an exterior force, but rotting from within. Remember the Roman Empire.
AKBob, I don’t think 100% automation will ever occur in society. But, a lot of jobs will go away in industry. However, I see the demand for programmers to be a continual bottomless pit. Additionally, AI programming tools will make it easier to write code as compared to writing procedural line by line syntax from scratch. So, more people will be able to program more easily in the future. The same can be said for writers. Consequently, a robot cannot fix a car or an airplane. A robot cannot pick fruit from a tree and a robot cannot build a… Read more »
Pure copper nickel.
You’re preaching to the choir.I’ve been heavily invested in NVDA for years now and can’t wait for the Blackwell GPU to be fully implemented. Personally, I don’t expect to see these being available for home use, as they require liquid cooling for optimal efficiency and the $30-$40k cost of a Blackwell chip is a bit of a problem for most. You’ve got to be a really serious gamer to spend that kind of money.Really serious! I don’t put much credence in opinions concerning time lines for change of cultural norms. Will our society be ‘almost fully automated’ in 10 years?… Read more »
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/grace-cpu/
Kaiser,
I would like to see it run in the dark.
Here is how it looks with its clothes on.
ALL, I have noticed that since Major D said he was “done”, we haven’t heard hide nor hare from Him :(. I thot he was just saying it to say it, not really meaning it literally!! It would not only be sad but Major D is a major contributor on this site and it would be ashamed to lose Him! I hope He reconsiders it. I know the feeling, I too, back in 2013, the Mint really miffed me and I stopped my purchases from them and I stopped posting on MNB (Mint News Blog). I still read MNB but… Read more »
I fired the mint but enjoy rattling cages and dissing their BS
Except for the uncirculated set, I second that emotion!
I wondered if anyone would pick up on that!
AKBob,
Interestingly enough I also left the blog in 2013 for 10 years! Not over the Mint or anything, just got really busy with work. I still bought random bullion here and there, and once in a great while check the blog. Late 2023 I came back.
Major D is on a walkabout, good for the soul!
PS: Congratulations on your CC Gold!
Absolutely Kaiser, every time someone sucks up like a Plecostemus to algae…… MEZAK suck em up brah
The 1997-D 100% Zinc Lincoln Cent arrived today. I would say this one is real. Lots of detail. Looks almost like a 1943 Steelie. Might be a good time to buy a scale. This one is most likely off to NGC. Any comments?
Kaiser,
These copper-less pennies do exist, but in very small numbers. I will have to check PCGS/NGC for any possible populations.
OK, I’m convinced at this point it’s real. Looks like someone did a scratch and dig test already. All I need is a scale. Any buy recommendations for a good numismatic scale?
A guess, 1.6 grams….
Rick,
What brand of scale do you have? I have seen one in one of your photos before.
Hopefully, 2.46 grams.
E1, for some reason, I had 2.1 grams in my head for the weight of the post ’82’s. Since they are 2.5g I’m revising my guess as to the weight by the same .5g deduction. I’ll go with a weight of 2 grams, probably still on the light side. Is 2.46g a weight that’s been established when missing its copper plating? If so then I stand corrected! Please school me… My scale is a small cheap China scale from eBay ($15-20) and very reliable. I’ve weighed Gold Eagles and Spouse coins from the Mint OGP and it’s spot on. My… Read more »
Like I said, small and cheap, but good enough for my novice needs!
Thank you Kaiser.
Gunga Din. Yes, I will have to remember that one.
I’d take it o the LCS (PNG member preferred) and ask them to scan it and weigh it. I’ll bet it’ll cause a little commotion amongst the employees! They’ll probably be as excited as you are. They should have TOP quality scales and scanners. If you do this, be certain to speak to the owner only (probably the only PNG member in the shop). He will be less likely to mishandle the coin. Also, do not let them take it out of your sight. I would want a professional opinion before sending it to be graded. I would pay to… Read more »
DaveSWFL,
Thank you for your feedback. I have an LCS here in town that I trust. After I get it weighed, I will try to take it to him for processing. I am also curious if the etch test done on the rim by someone else might place the coin in the damaged category.
Thanks
Agreed Kaiser,
E1,
That rim mark looks to be very minor(to me)and will have no problem being authenticated & genuine(with a grade). Unless there’s something on the surface like a deep scratch/gouge. Looks plenty real to me, value? Without looking a similar one up, hard to say. Good luck E, cool Mint error!
I think palladium bottomed on the one day wash out at the beginning of August and the chart looks very good. Probably the result of the dramatic drop off of interest in EVs both by the consumer but most especially by the auto manufacturers. Palladium may spend a long time continuing rangebound , especially if we get a recession, but the next new car cycle will rejuvenate pricing.
The people have spoken on EVs and the government will have to adjust. They have their place, but will not replace the ICE vehicles for a long, long time, IMO.
The government could solve the cent shortage easily by announcing that for 30 days they would pay 2¢ for each cent coin. 40 years of zinc cents would come out of jars, piggy banks, etc., for the chance to DOUBLE YOUR MONEY! And the Mint would save 33% of the cost of making billions of cents.
All they have to do is quit making pennies. Either make correct change or round to the nearest nickel. Savings for EVERYONE! This is such a no brainer. But the geniuses in DC will never see the light
Kaiser, “said PorkyPine to Pogo”. Walt Kelly is still missed. I had to explain this one to a boss I had about 10 years ago. He was a perfect example of the Peter Principle. The company fired him before I retired, so I guess I got my amused revenge!
Even if they go back into jars, the government just saved 1¢ on not making billions more for 3¢ each.
I haven’t seen a single 2024 nickel in circulation yet this year.
I have ONE ! Received in change at the local thrift shop. Put it in an airtite holder.
You just gotta know someone leaked the low mintage info early and the guys at Brinks, String, etc got most of them. Bleed em out slow to keep the price up until demand drops and the hype subsides.
BTW, the nickels were the best struck coins in my uncirculated set.
Dave,
Did you really put the nickel in a airtite holder? What is the world coming to if we’re craving circulating new nickels. I’m blaming Magic Mike with his constant repetitiveness of the word ‘rare’ when discussing his coin offerings. We now think something made in the millions is rare. Oh well, on the bright side, if you can sell it for 10c you’ll double your money!
I did it because many of my newer coins have been toning lately and I wanted to have a pristine example. Down the road it just may get blended in with spending money, but who knows? I used those Mickey Mantle rookie cards to stick in the spokes of my new bicycle back in the day! Just sayin……….
I put Mickey Mantles baseball card in my bike spokes too. Although it wasn’t his rookie card. I think it was his last or close to last Topps baseball card. Good times , cool sounds.
I did the same thing with the cards when I was a kid. Who knew people decades later would pay small fortunes for what we held in our little hands! But we had a blast riding bikes with that sound the cards made. Are you getting toning on your older nickels? I recently opened a $25 bag of Westward Journey nickels to put into rolls and they were pristine in appearance.
Craig,
Did you really put the Westward Journey nickels into rolls? What is the world coming to if we’re craving circulation quality Westward nickels!?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Rick,
I put them into rolls to take to the bank. Why in hells name I ever bought those bags from the mint is another story. As they say, ‘live and learn’.
Craig, check out EBay, the 2024 D Nickels are going for $3.50 – $5.00+/nickel a pop! $50 or more per roll! Just saying…
2024 P&D Jeffersons still in the mint set blister.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166958127202
Kaiser,
I think the pricing is genius, $12.93 makes it appear a lot of thought went into the pricing. After all, they could be $12 or $13 but no, they’re $12.93. If I buy a pair of the nickels, do they come with the cherished ‘Red Oak Box’?
Craig,
I’ve been down this road before with the 2009 BU Dimes and Nickels. I purchased a number of bank wrapped rolls in 2009 and sent the best ones off to NGC, only to get all MS-64\65s. Bank rolls and mint bags are notorious for scratched up marginal coins. Mint wrapped rolls are a little better. The Mint Sets yield the highest-grade business struck coins possible. I have a number of 2009 Mint Sets and the nickels and dimes are close to MS-66/67. I should have sent those in instead.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326261998475
CaliSkier, I don’t doubt you about that fact, but I will say it just verifies my belief that residents of this country are financially illiterate. I remember when the beanie baby craze was going around with people paying big money for a figure filled with beans. Now I know there are still some rare bb’s that they are asking big money for (I’m just not the one to buy them) but how many folks lost on that fad. And to be honest CaliSkier, I can’t get excited about making $45/roll, there are more ways to make much bigger profits that… Read more »
Kaiser,
I couldn’t agree more with your assessment of things, brother. But I wonder just how many students use the school library these days, or any library for that matter. BTW Kaiser, curses on you for your Spartans defeating the Terrapins this year! Lol
Kaiser,
Well stated, as usual. I’ve enjoyed a few tech games over the years, but they never supplanted my love of reading. Besides, no one is going to ever pay me to play games.
I was trying to make you feel good about your Spartans, as they have a schedule coming up which is going to be ‘testing’ to the extreme. Ohio, Oregon, Michigan, and Illinois..Oh my! I forgot that Bubba Smith attended Michigan State. I remember watching him play in Memorial Stadium with Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts, all long since gone. Those were the days!
That was weird. The US Mint website put me into a waiting room this morning.
I had encountered that briefly when the L&B went on sale, but the other three purchases from the mint since then, no waiting room…
Maybe people are still stuck in there waiting for their 30% off dollar rolls lol..
Get your 2024 Flowing Hair Silver Medal on 10/15, buy 5 of them & make the USM happy!…
https://catalog.usmint.gov/230th-
anniversary-flowing-hair-silver-medal-24YH.html?cgid=2024-product-schedule
Let’s try that again….
https://catalog.usmint.gov/230th-anniversary-flowing-hair-silver-medal-24YH.html
No mintage
Limits yet – however rumor is from the big boy buyers that it will be 75k mintage limit. Rumor only.
I am not a buyer if mintage is high but love the classic design.
Urban at this point BUT if it does end up being 75k then I’ve got a reliable insider voice – we shall see
A cardboard clamshell like a pizza box. I’m hungry!
I still don’t see 2024 coins in circulation. I repeat my earlier statement, “Where’s the beef?” I live in a major U.S. city. I’ve come across maybe 3 2024 cents, that’s all. They can’t ALL be going to Canada and Mexico. Canada doesn’t accept cents anymore, not since 2012.
Soon enough, I’m sure there’s plenty in storage.
Many jars of loose change have been recirculated lately imo, even more change will be cashed in during the upcoming holidays as usual. There’s certainly no shortage of pocket change imo.
More recirculation cycles tells me there’s going to be less & less Mint State extra V’s or your favorite circulating coin saved for a rainy day!
Unfortunately for him, and lucky for me, he used up all of his Executive Orders on day one!
Besides, if he did try to confiscate your coins, I doubt that he would be able to pry these valuable coins(below)from your cold, dead hands!? No way!
Hi Ho Silver!
Same person, different devices!
Gold’s performance in the last year has been +$716.00 or +36%.
I am inclined to say that the gold has good momentum and good support right now. I think it will go higher.
E 1,
I don’t put much stock into prognosticators or those that can ‘see’ the future, but I have heard a few stating Au will hit the $2800 mark soon. Only time will tell.
Silver’s performance in the last year has been +$7.94 or +32.4%.
NVDA’s performance in the last year has been +$79.65 or +191.4%
Stocks – a ingle edged sword.
PMs – a double edged sword, for me at least.
I like to be able to hold what I own. My security blanket 🙂
You got to know when to hold ’em
Know when to fold ’em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you’re sittin’ at the table
There’ll be time enough for countin’
When the dealing’s done
Great advice from The Gambler….
Lots of gambling going on lately……
NVDA up another $4.82/share today! That’s how you get rich folks.
NVDA’s fundamentals cannot be denied – exceptional on all counts. It’s just that the short sellers and large institutional buyers keep trying to mess with the stock. Sooner or later, they’re gonna let that bull out. I believe that 2025 will be the year of the bull for NVDA.
“Moe money for Coins.”
And looking forward to seeing some new beauties that come your way!
From a fellow coin addict…..
The one that got away. A Bidding war on steroids sent it to $11,800…..
An undergraded MS66 goes for Top Pop MS67+ money. Maybe next time……
Rick,
I’ve been side lined with other things and haven’t had time to fire up the coin lab. But soon.
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Also, Heritage Auctions has a DMPL Morgan Dollar Collection on the block for early October. You may want to check it out.
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I have a 1900-O myself in MS-64. The one that didn’t get away and should have gotten away.
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Later Bud
No hurry, anything shared by anyone is good to see & hear. Patience pays off for everyone in the end..
I’ll look for the Heritage DMPL DROOL offerings!
Rick,
I absolutely love the New Orleans minted coins and I have several, although I never paid that amount for any.
It’s not a bad thing for its stock to rest a bit. The Blackwell GPU is still in the early innings, so 2025 should be a very interesting year for NVDA.
I have a stack. Plus IBM, DELL, and GOOG.
Kaiser,
The Talking Heads. One of my favorites. That’s the East Coast in me. They have a live concert special on MAX that is great. Check it out. I think it is called “Stop the Madness.” That first song is amazing. The best solo performance I’ve ever seen in a long long time.
Kaiser, Correction, its called “Stop Making Sense.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQj6IhYIjqY
Tony Mendes is a talent like no other.
Opps, its “David Byrne.”
Kaiser,
It gets better.
Byrne’s Big Suit Dance. Priceless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yM3NL3B1pk
The mint is not making sense right now. So, time for some cerebral entertainment. Back to air mail stamps, American women’s autographs, and art. I am close to closing a deal on this one. “Barometer Woman” by Salvador Dali. I’ve been researching and searching for a real one since last year. Time to hyper focus on something other than coins.
Later
The authentication process. Fake coins yes and fake art too.
Here is another cerebral experience. Try to figure it out.
Another famous Dali on my list.
Kaiser,
I’ll have to check it out. He had an utterly amazing life and was an intense intellectual. “Midnight in Paris” – I’ll check it out.
If you’re interested in Van Gogh, “At Eternity’s Gate” is another noteworthy film.”
Thanks Kaiser
Another good one.
Psalms 23 if you can my brother. Always works for me.
Kaiser, It is hard to believe it has been 40 years since they filmed “Stop Making Sense.” It was digitally remastered and released on video last year (2023). Their music was way ahead of their time and now is most fitting. A must see film. . Yes, St. Petersburg is the place to by Dali art. My grandfather lived in St. Pete. Dali spoke 7 languages and lived around the world much like you. Spain, Austria, France, Canada, US, Mexico. Something can be said for those that live around the world. It adds depth and breadth to the mind. .… Read more »
Kaiser, I had a childhood sweetheart named Katie that moved to Boston from Westchester to attend Radcliff. I use to fly the Eastern commuter flight from Islip to Logan. Then take the train to Somers Hill where she lived. My best memory with her was on a Fourth of July. We sat at the base of a Paul Revere statue on Somers Hill, looking East to the harbor, drinking champaign and watching the fireworks. We would go to Harvard Square and Cheers Bar every time I visited. After she graduated, she moved to Spain. That was the last time I… Read more »
Great stories E1 and Kaiser. Great art and music talk too.
In 1979 when I was basically a kid who loved watching Saturday night live, the talking heads performed on the show. They blew me away…
My only claim to fame art wise was viewing in person the Michelangelo works at the Vatican museums/Sistine chapel that same year ’79 tagging along with my parents.
Breathtaking stuff…
Well as much as I love gold and silver going up, it means another thing! Just in time for the Gold Flowing Hair to be released! By the time it’s released, Gold will be $3K oz!! I’m 100% positive Gold will continue up because the Mint is in charge!!
They always wait till Gold goes up, right?? Yes, I’m only joking but……………lol!! You get my “drift”! Geez, I am old, where do these old sayings come from! 😉
P.S. I wish we could Pre order them now, lol!! 🙂
Well, as always, Good Luck ALL!!
I was thinking the same thing AK, pre order! I’m in for a 1st strike Flagger or FDI, just one I’m thinking, we’ll see? Popular design means a lot of interest, but an unbelievable $1000+ premium means less interest for that coin wow.
To be continued……
Yes pre-order(pay up)via eBay prior to the Mint release, they’ll send it in for grading, then they send it to the buyer. It’s a good service if you don’t want to deal with it yourself, but very expensive for that service… Below is the coin as to how it will look from PCGS. This seller happens to be the same seller that AKBob and myself used for the L&B coin, so they are legit. Right now it’s way too early for me to consider buying that coin at that price, ain’t happenin! However, if the Mint puts a limited number… Read more »
Wow! After tracking this threads progress I saw it go from 30%, to roughly 33%, to a little over 34% to an incredible 47.28% or 87 out of 184 comments by Kaiser Wilhelm. Holy smokes!
Not bad!
I think Kaiser may have matched your record numbers from the blog days!?
I must say I’m enthralled, never envisioned, and excited that Sir Kaiser, has wholeheartedly entrusted us again with his everlasting displays of positivity, banter, witty humor, use of galactic level vocabulary, as well as the sharing of his life/family history! There have been a least a couple of times, where I was truly saddened, that his presence was missing from Coin News for reasons, I won’t go into, him having, as was said similarly about “Elvis”, er’ “Kaiser Wilhelm, has left the building”. So, in all do respect, Sir Kaiser, with heartfelt respect and nothing but Love, I’d like to… Read more »
Kaiser,
You’re always kind, positive, interesting, and fun. The glue that binds us together. I am grateful too. I am also grateful for the so many other amazing posters we have here now. Such a great fellowship we have.
Thanks Boss!
Yes, let’s leave you at an unofficial 2nd place, while simultaneously being 2nd to none(in the personality dept!)…
Mangle, mix, and tangle away metaphorically, as I wouldn’t know the difference lol..
The ’24 nickels will show up next year to satisfy the rarity hunters! There’s an abundance of ’23’s being introduced at the moment, so one must be patient.
Mums the word if you have more than one single ’24-D. We wouldn’t want to think that you are collecting them for a possible future profit!
C’mon Kaiser, you’re so close to the 50% mark. Can’t you do just a little better my man!
Kaiser,
I knew you wouldn’t let me down! We do enjoy reading your enlightening comment, so keep them coming. Cheers!