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The Royal Canadian Mint Issues a 2007 Line of Collector Coins

ulva — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:58:00 -0500

On October 19 the Royal Canadian Mint produced and launched into circulation 10 new collector coins dated 2007. Among them there was a 25-cent coin, which was nicely painted to commemorate the 60th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Tagged by ulva under

U.S. Mint to Fine any Misuse of Its Names and Symbols

ulva — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:43:00 -0500

The new Treasury Department regulation gave the U.S. Mint the power to charge fines of up to $25,000. In such a way the Mint will be able to police the use of its names, emblems and symbols. It will also be able to fine those who misuse names and symbols of Treasury in their advertisements and other activities. Tagged by ulva under

World's Biggest Gold Coin Registered in Guinness Book of Records

ulva — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:58:00 -0500

The Royal Canadian Mint was highly appreciated in the Guinness Book of Records for its innovative approach towards producing coinage products. The RCM created a 100-kg (220lb) bullion coin, being made of 99.999 percent pure gold, which was registered in the Guinness Book of Records. Coin's face value is $1 million. Tagged by ulva under

$10 Eagle Coin Purchased for $5 Million

ulva — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:58:00 -0500

A private collector bought a rare $10 gold coin, minted as a diplomatic gift for United States President Andrew Jackson when he was on his trade missions to Asia. The collector was brave enough to pay $5 million for the rare coin.Although being dated 1804, the Eagle coin was, in fact, struck later in 1834 at the Philadelphia Mint. It represents one of four specials coins that were able to survive till nowadays. Tagged by ulva under Andrew Jackson, Asia, Miss Liberty,

Dime Sold for Almost $1.6 million

ulva — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:28:00 -0500

Stack's 72nd anniversary auction, which was held in the period between October 16 and 17 in the New York City, was proud to offer an 1894-S Barber dime, which was purchased for $1,552,500. Tagged by ulva under coins, Denver Mint, US Mint,

The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin

ulva — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:46:00 -0500

One of the most valuable, if not the most valuable, coin is considered to be the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle. It actually was never officially issued. Still it appeared from 1907 until 1932. Although in 1933 there were 445,500 Double Eagle minted, none were released into circulation because of the changes made in currency laws during the Great Depression. Tagged by ulva under Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt,

2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN

ulva — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:55:00 -0400

Next January, the United States Mint will issue the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin. This coin promises to fulfill Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ vision of an ultra high relief coin that could not be realized in 1907 with his legendary Double Eagle liberty design. Tagged by ulva under United States Mint, Gold Coin,

U.S. Mint Advised to Take Actions Regarding the Scarcity of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage

ulva — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:39:00 -0400

Due to a huge investor demand the Silver Institute asked the U.S. Mint to perform instant actions in order to increase the number of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins in circulation, which is a popular precious metal investment machine. It is worth mentioning that high demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins was the cause of market shortage. Tagged by ulva under u.s. mint, silver institute,

Spanish War of Independence Coins Set

ulva — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:32:00 -0400

On May 2, 1808, Spain entered the war against the armed forces of the First French Empire. Thus the War of Independence began. This year is going to commemorate the two centuries of the war and the Royal Spanish Mint Tagged by ulva under eight-real coins, Cincuentin,

2008 Kangaroo Dreaming Coins

ulva — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:23:00 -0400

There is huge international interest in Australian Indigenous art, the oldest ongoing tradition of art in the world, which The Perth Mint is proud to portray on these innovative rectangle-shaped coins. Tagged by ulva under Elizabeth II, Perth Mint,

U.S. Mint Advised to Take Actions Regarding the Scarcity of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage

ulva — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:01:00 -0400

First Spouse Coin and Medal of Louisa Adams Issued

ulva — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:28:00 -0400

In honor of Louisa Adams, the Nation s sixth First Lady, the United States Mint will release a ?-ounce 24-karat gold coin bearing her image at 12 noon (ET) on May 29, 2008. Tagged by ulva under United States Mint, Gold Coin,

Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets

ulva — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:04:00 -0400

In April of 2008 the Central Bank of Ireland presented new 2008 Annual Mint Sets. One of them is the 6th and final mint set coming from the series of sets entitled quot;Heritage of Ireland quot;. This particular coin set includes the ancient passage tomb at Newgrange. Tagged by ulva under Central Bank of Ireland, mint set, Newgrange,

First Orchid Series Currency Notes ez-link Cards

ulva — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:24:00 -0400

14 May 2007 Wednesday� The Singapore Mint is pleased to announce the launch of the first ever limited edition Orchid Series Currency Notes ez-link Cards! The splendour of the nine different orchid hybrids in the first series currency notes is beautifully captured in this set of specially created ez-link cards. Tagged by ulva under Singapore Mint, cards, Garden City.,

Man from Palm Beach, Florida, Sued the US Treasure Secretary

ulva — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:10:00 -0400

Stanley L. Klos sued the US Treasure Secretary Henry Paulson, asking for introduction of new commemorative $1 coins that would feature the images of ten men who signed nation's documents as the Presidents before George Washington. The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005, obliges "…the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of each of the Nation’s past Presidents…". Tagged by ulva under Florida, Treaty of Paris, Thomas Mifflin,

Rare 1920 Gold Wilson Coin to be Auctioned

ulva — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Ther privilage of commemorative opening of Manila MInt is taken by an auction held in Rosemont, which will offer a famous 1920 gold Wilson dollar. Tagged by ulva under dollar coin, gold dollar, wilson dollar,

Coins that Were Struck During the Reign of Ancient Roman Emperor Nerva

ulva — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:23:00 -0400

During the rule of Nerva, the Roman mint struck Roman coins with such denominations as denarius and sestertius. These are characterized in details in the article. Tagged by ulva under roman coin, roman coins, ancient coins,

Now Everyone Can Vote for the Coin of the Year

ulva — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:47:00 -0400

The tradition of marking the best coins from varius mints worldwide this year commemorates its 25th borthday. Now there is a new category antitled "People's Choice Award". Tagged by ulva under coin, new coins, vote coins, best coin,

Silver/Niobium Coin Minted to Honor Austrian Chemist

ulva — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:53:00 -0400

Austrian Mint lauched a bi-metallic Silver/Niobium coin under the name of "Fascination Light." The coin was struck to commemorate the 150 years since the birth of famous Austrian chemist Dr. Carl Baron Auer von Welsbach. Tagged by ulva under coin, austrian coin, euro coin, bi-metallic coin,

Coins Approved by Vatican and Australian Mint to Mark the World Youth Day 2008

ulva — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:16:00 -0400

Australian Perth Mint has struck silver and gold commemorative coins to mark the World Youth Day 2008, which represents the biggest youth event in the world. Tagged by ulva under Gold coin, one ounce silver, silver coin, Gold Australian Coins,