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Inflation Calculator, Rate Charts Updated with New 2008 CPI Data
The CoinNews Inflation Calculator and rate charts have been updated with latest 2008 Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released today, June 13, by...
Gail Baker Named Chair of ANA Membership Committee
COLORADO SPRINGS – Gail Baker, former education director for the American Numismatic Association, has been named chairperson of the ANA Membership Committee, President Barry...
National Park State Quarter Series Comments by House Sponsors
Coin legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week calling for the creation of another multi-year quarter series. The America's Beautiful...
Australia II 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Coin and Sailcloth
The Perth Mint struck and launched a silver proof commemorative coin celebrating the 25th anniversary of Australia II, which became the first challenger ever to win the America's Cup on 26 September 1983.
The Australian legal tender coin is made of 99.9% pure silver, contains one full ounce, and has a very limited mintage ceiling of 5,000.
The very attractive coin comes with a unique piece of history — a fragment of sailcloth taken from Australia II’s genoa, and worn as she crossed the finish line at the end of the decisive seventh race.
New Zealand Silver Coin Calculator on CoinNews
The New Zealand Silver Coin Calculator is added to CoinNews as another collector tool to determine the value of silver content within older circulating...
Commemorative Mother’s Day, Army Infantry and Disabled Veterans Coin Legislation Moves...
The U.S. House of Representatives was a busy chamber Tuesday with members passing major coin legislation. There are more than a dozen bills under...
Kitco’s Gold and Silver Ownership Program Secured by Royal Canadian Mint
Kitco recently announced a new worldwide program for investors to own gold and silver secured by the Royal Canadian Mint.
The new Kitco Royal...
U.S. Mint Boldly Bypasses Federal Reserve with Direct, Free Shipment of...
The United States Mint announced a new "Direct Ship" program today that will place $1 Presidential Coins directly into the hands of retailers, financial...
Silver Coin Honoring Disabled Veterans Is Step Away from Law
A silver $1 coin commemorating disabled U.S. veterans is nearly a step away from reality. As reported last week, H.R. 634 or the American...
U.S. Army Infantry Coin Legislation Passes House
The U.S. House passed new legislation yesterday that would create a silver dollar coin honoring the U.S. Army Infantry, and the National...
U.S. Mint Coin Production in 2024 Lowest Level Since Great Recession
In 2024, U.S. Mint data showed a fourth straight year of declining coin production, with annual output reaching its lowest level since the post-Great...
