2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins
August 27, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia has unveiled the designs for the 2013 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins and announced the release date for the extremely popular bullion series. Struck in four different sizes, the 2013 Koala coins will be available beginning on Monday, November 5, 2012.
2011-2013 Canadian Wildlife Silver Bullion Coins
August 24, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
With the upcoming availability of the fifth coin in the Canadian Wildlife Silver Bullion Coin Series, this article provides a quick review of all post issues Canadian Wildlife Silver Bullion Coins are produced as a three-year series issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Dates on each are either 2011, 2012 or 2013. A total of […]
Canadian 2012 $20 Silver Farewell to the Penny Commemorative Coin at Face Value
August 22, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
The 2012 $20 Silver Farewell to the Penny Commemorative Coin has been released by the Royal Canadian Mint as the fifth 99.99% pure silver strike of the "Exchange $20 for $20" program. Coins of this series have proven extremely popular with collectors not only because of their designs and silver content but also because the […]
1873-CC No Arrows Dime Sets Record Price in US Coins Auction
August 20, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
A record price for the most expensive dime ever sold at auction was recently established at the American Numismatic Association 2012 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money. Setting the record at $1.84 million was the 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime certified by PCGS as MS-65. The single coin was one of many put up for […]
2013 Pronghorn Antelope Silver Bullion Coin Fifth in Canadian Wildlife Series
August 16, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · 2 Comments
The 2013 Pronghorn Antelope silver bullion coin from the Royal Canadian Mint will soon be available to the public. It is the fifth of six planned releases to appear as part of the popular Canadian Wildlife series. Officials of the Mint announced the new silver bullion coin recently at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair […]
Football, Baseball and March of Dimes Commemorative Coins
August 10, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Coin legislation has evidently been a topic on the minds of many in Washington. Since the start of August, one commemorative coin bill was signed into law by the President while two passed in the House. The newest bill to become law requires the United States Mint to strike National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative […]
2012 Australian Opal Wombat Silver Coin
August 7, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The 2012 Opal Wombat Silver Coin has been issued by the Perth Mint of Australia as the second strike in its Australian opal series. A design showcasing the wombat is featured on the reverse of the 99.9% pure silver coin on an inner panel of pure opal.