Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Congress
October 23, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Legislation known as the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, H.R. 1209, has been approved by Congress and will move quickly — within weeks — for an expected signature from President Obama, which will make it law.
Silver Coins Heating Up, Silver Sets Jump in Mint Sales
October 21, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
A new week ushered in greater demand for silver coins, new US Mint stats reveal. Previous weekly sales dipped, so the change is more pronounced.
Richard the Lionheart Silver Coins
October 20, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Available now from the Austrian Mint are 10 Euro Richard the Lionheart Silver coins, the second issue in the Tales and Legends in Austria series. Struck from sterling silver (.925 fine), each coin tells the story of royal proportions involving kings and dukes, queens and minstrels.
2009 Chinese Silver Coins Celebrate 60th Anniversary
October 16, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Two new silver coins from China have been released to help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their independence. Each coin reflects the power and artistry of a country that has grown to become one of the world’s major powers.
2009 Lincoln Chronicles Set Excitement
October 13, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 6 Comments
Excitement is certainly gathering in anticipation of the US Mint’s release of the 2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set this Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon (Eastern Time). The coin-related online blogs and news sites have been warning readers of the high likelihood of a one day sell-out of the sets, and that is even with […]
2009 US Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set Added to Mint Store
September 29, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
The highly anticipated 2009 US Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set was added Monday to the US Mint’s Online Store in preparation for its Noon (Eastern Time) launch on October 15, 2009.
Chinese Outlaws of the Marsh Silver Commemorative Coins
September 28, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The People’s Bank of China has created a new colorful series of coins celebrating the characters from a well-known and beloved novel written in the fourteenth century. The Chinese Commemorative "Outlaws of the Marsh" Silver Coins consist of two round 1 ounce coins and one rectangular 5 ounce coin.