Cowlitz Coin Club’s 54th Coin Show The Cowlitz Coin Club of Longview-Kelso is celebrating its 54th coin show on April 27 at the AWPPW Hall, located at 724 15th Avenue in Longview. Event Details Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission, parking, and dealer appraisals are all free. What to Expect At […]
April 2024
1989-S American Silver Eagle: Historical Background and Current Market Value
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes…. Even though silver spot prices retreated in 1989, American Silver Eagle bullion and Proof sales increased slightly that year. For the Proof version, the United States Mint held firm with its $23 USD issue price ($57.93 in adjusted 2024 dollars). ### Insights into the 1989-S American […]
Top Selling Coins from the Greatest Generation Collection on the First Day: Silver Dollars Take the Lead
High Demand for 2024-P Greatest Generation Commemorative Silver Dollars On February 29, the United States Mint saw a surge in sales of the 2024-P Greatest Generation commemorative silver dollars, surpassing the sales of the other numismatic products in the program. This high demand highlights the popularity of this particular coin among collectors. Introductory pricing for […]
2024 American Eagle and Buffalo Coins: Fast Shipping Available
Introduction of 2024 Gold and Silver American Eagle Coins In 2024, the numismatic and investment marketplaces welcomed the arrival of gold and silver American Eagle coins, as well as gold American Buffalo bullion coins. These coins started circulating in the market during the first week of the new year. Distribution and Sales Process The Mint’s […]
Gold Prices Dip While Silver and Other Metals See Weekly Increases
Gold prices shed 0.6% on the week, after falling by 1.1% last week. In precious metals prices on Friday, and in a reversal of their direction from Thursday, gold and silver registered very slight losses, while platinum and palladium recorded significant gains. For the week, gold was the only one to experience a loss. The […]
Long Beach US Coins Auction by Heritage Surpasses $7 Million in Sales
A 1794 B-1, BB-1 Silver Dollar, VF30 PCGS sold for $234,000 to lead Heritage’s Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction to $7,009,931 February 8-11. 1794 B-1, BB-1 Silver Dollar, VF30 The 1794 silver dollar was one of 41 lots in the auction from The Eric Lane Collection of Early US Dollars. The lots in […]
Increase in January Silver Bullion Coin Sales
Record Sales for American Eagle Silver Coins in January 2024 The U.S. Mint kicked off the sales of the 2024 American Eagle 1-ounce .999 fine silver dollar bullion coins with a strong start, selling 4.9 million coins in January. This marks an increase from the 3,949,000 coins sold in January 2023. In 2023, the Mint […]
Top Designs for First Semiquincentennial Coin Unveiled
By CoinWeek …. At the February 15, 2024 meeting of the United States Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), Semiquincentennial coin design candidates for the 2026 Lincoln cent and Jefferson nickel were revealed. The United States Mint delivered the portfolio of designs to the CFA for review and recommendation, per the Commission’s federal mandate. Design candidates […]
Costco Shoppers Report Scratched $625 Packs of Silver Coins
Costco Selling Royal Canadian Mint Coins Costco is now offering 25-count packs of silver Royal Canadian Mint coins for $625. The coins feature an image of King Charles III on one side and a maple leaf on the other. Disappointment Among Costco Members While some Costco customers have been satisfied with their purchase, others have […]
The Rare 1929 Half Eagle U.S. Coin: A Hidden Gem
The Rarity of the 1929 Half Eagle It is not widely recognized that the 1929 half eagle is much scarcer than the key 1909-O overall, especially in circulated grades. Indian Head half eagles ($5 gold coins) were minted from 1908 to 1916 and again in 1929. When discussing Indian Head half eagles, the focus is […]