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Monroe Presidential $1 Coins Enter Circulation Feb. 14, Public Ceremony at...

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The first of the four Presidential $1 Coins this year will soon enter banks, stores and public transit systems. The James Monroe Presidential Dollar...

American Eagle Silver Coin

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The United States Mint first began minting the American Eagle Silver coin back in 1986. It is perhaps one of the most attractive modern...

Swiss ‘Ice Hockey Centenary’ Commemorative Coin from Federal Mint Swissmint

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The variety of commemorative coins minted around the world makes collecting them interesting and exciting. The coins can provide a deep glimpse into...

Australian Antarctic Skua Coin Unveiled: 2008 Polar Series Coins Mark 4th...

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The Royal Australian Mint has announced the start of the 2008 Polar Series coins, which mark the 4th International Polar Year - a large scientific programme focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic.

This 2008 $5 Polar Antarctic Territory Silver Proof Coin is the first in a series of three $5 proof coins in the Polar Series, marking the 4th International Polar Year.

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Error Coin Price Guide with Mint Error Reference Photos Added to...

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An error coin is a coin that was manufactured incorrectly by a mint. Many times called mint errors, error coins come in scores of...

United States Mint Sales Begin for 24-Karat Gold American Buffalo 2008...

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United States Mint 24-Karat Gold American Buffalo 2008 Celebration CoinThe 2008 American Buffalo Coin is now available for purchase from the U.S. Mint. The coin is the first from a new program titled, the United States Mint Celebration Series.

The program will offer several coin products that are packaged and released to celebrate special gift-giving occasions and events.

The American Buffalo 2008 coin celebrates the 2008 Lunar New Year – a traditionally important gift-giving time of year for Asian-Americans. It contains one ounce of 24-karat, .9999 fine gold.

A Mint statement regarding the American Buffalo celebration coin said:

 

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Cyprus and Malta Complete Euro Transition in a Month

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The European Central Bank (ECB) said yesterday that the switch from the Cyprus pound and Maltese liri to the euro is completed. During the...

Egyptian Couple Find Possible Rare Coin Worth Millions and Shrouded in...

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Qatar Ar-Raya newspaper reported that an Egyptian couple discovered a rare coin that could be a legendary Saint-Gaudens 1933 ...

Platinum Breaks New Record, American Eagle Coins Back on Sale

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Platinum took a mad dash upward earlier today, breaking another new record of $1,803.80 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Investors...

Krause Publications Presents World Mints with 2008 Coin of the Year...

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Canada's destiny was in the stars as it won the 2008 Coin of the Year Award sponsored by World Coin News, a monthly...
2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins - gold, silver and clad

Last Chance at U.S. Mint 2024 Commemorative Coins

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Time is running out for collectors to secure 2024-dated commemorative coins from the United States Mint. Sales will officially close on Dec. 27 at...