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  23. <title>Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime</title>
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  28. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
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  38. <description><![CDATA[<p>Louis Eliasberg, Sr. thought he had done the impossible when he acquired a unique 1873-CC no-arrows dime back in 1950. He thought he had, with the purchase of the 1873-CC no-arrows dime, completed a United States coin collection having every &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  39. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  41. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_119536" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1870-s-seated-liberty-half-dime.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119536" class="wp-image-119536 size-full" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1870-s-seated-liberty-half-dime.jpg" alt="1870-S half dime" width="800" height="400" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1870-s-seated-liberty-half-dime.jpg 800w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1870-s-seated-liberty-half-dime-300x150.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1870-s-seated-liberty-half-dime-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119536" class="wp-caption-text">For being a unique coin, the 1870-S half dime should bring stronger prices than what we’ve seen. (Images courtesy usacoinbook.com.)</p></div>
  42. <p>Louis Eliasberg, Sr. thought he had done the impossible when he acquired a unique 1873-CC no-arrows dime back in 1950. He thought he had, with the purchase of the 1873-CC no-arrows dime, completed a United States coin collection having every coin by date and mint. Eliasberg was correct with the information at hand, but in 1978 we learned that he was wrong. He did not have in his collection an 1870-S half dime, which was unknown until that year.</p>
  43. <p>In fairness, Eliasberg had no way of knowing that there even was an 1870-S half dime since none appeared on official reports for 1870. The one that eventually did appear, according to some, was found in the junk box of an Illinois dealer and was purchased as a routine type coin. If so, it was one of the great purchases in history.</p>
  44. <p>I loved junk boxes and have pawed my way through a few Illinois dealer junk boxes over the years, and I am simply not buying this story. The 1870-S half dime is uncirculated, and I never came close to an uncirculated half dime in a junk box of any dealer from Illinois or New Hampshire or North Dakota or anywhere as uncirculated <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/new-book-chronicles-1802-half-dime" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">half dimes</a> just do not end up in the sort of junk <a href="https://amzn.to/3llw4fp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">boxes</a> I have seen, most of which were in grades like AG-3 or would be best described as “might scare small children.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  45. <p>However it was found, the 1870-S half dime was a discovery to rock the numismatic world. That such a coin might be found isn’t that surprising given that the circumstances surrounding the 1870-S half dime are identical to those surrounding the 1870-S $3 gold piece, of which there is also a single known example.</p>
  46. <p>Both the 1870-S half dime and $3 gold were products of the special events in San Francisco in 1870, when the cornerstone of the new San Francisco Mint, later known as the “Granite Lady,” would be laid. It was decided to put an example of every coin from San Francisco in that cornerstone.</p>
  47. <p>The idea, however, hit a snag. In 1870, not all denominations were being produced. This included the half dime and $3 gold as well as quarters and silver dollars.</p>
  48. <p>Apparently the decision, as it was passed down through the years, was to make a single coin of all the missing denominations to include in the cornerstone. We know that decision was not followed as over the years a number of examples of the 1870-S Seated Liberty dollar have appeared. There are not many of them and the nicest has now topped $1 million but they do exist. We also know that an 1870-S $3 gold has been around for nearly a century now as it surfaced in the collection of former Secretary of the Treasury William Woodin. So it is not out of the question that there would also be an 1870-S half dime and maybe even a quarter.</p>
  49. <p>The surfacing of an 1870-S half dime in 1978 probably raised more questions than it answered. To have a second of the allegedly unique 1870-S denomination appear suggested that there may have been somewhat more coin production back in 1870 regarding that cornerstone than had originally been thought. Of course, even to this day, we cannot be sure whether the coins were not placed in the cornerstone or whether there were simply extra examples struck.</p>
  50. <p>The 1870-S half dime, however, immediately raised the question as to weather there might also somewhere be others such as an 1870-S quarter, which, according to discovered records, might exist but has never been found.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  51. <p>The other legitimate question raised was the value of the 1870-S half dime. We know, for example, that the 1870-S half dime sold for $253,000 in a Superior sale back in 1986, but there are also reports of it being offered in 2000 and not selling.</p>
  52. <p>Certainly the 1870-S has not so far brought the sort of price that might be expected of a unique U.S. coin. The 1870-S $3 gold is thought to easily be a $1 million or more coin, and other $1 million coins are not unique. It all makes the 1870-S half dime that much more interesting. Will the modest prices continue or will the 1870-S half dime suddenly surprise everyone with a stunning price?</p>
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  64. <title>Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market</title>
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  69. <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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  82. <description><![CDATA[<p>Bullion and bullion-impacted coins continue to struggle as both gold and silver continue their slow yet modest decline. Generally available, yet collectible coins appear to be distancing themselves from bullion-impacted coins in value. There are weak spots in this area &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  83. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  85. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_119531" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1878S-1-1.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119531" class="wp-image-119531" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1878S-1-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="194" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1878S-1-1-300x291.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1878S-1-1.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119531" class="wp-caption-text">1878-S Morgan dollar (Image courtesy Heritage Auctions.)</p></div>
  86. <p>Bullion and bullion-impacted coins continue to struggle as both gold and silver continue their slow yet modest decline. Generally available, yet collectible coins appear to be distancing themselves from bullion-impacted coins in value. There are weak spots in this area of the market, notably in nickels and half dimes.</p>
  87. <p>While at one time Morgan silver dollars were the bellwether of the numismatic market, they now appear to be a mixed market. There are some plus signs, but there are almost as many minus signs. It is difficult to suggest a direction in which the silver dollar market may be heading.</p>
  88. <p>There is surprising strength to the secondary market for recently released non-circulating legal tender U.S. Mint products, commemoratives and even some annual proof sets. The scarce to rare market continues on its upward climb, uninhibited by concerns over coronavirus, the value of the stock market or what calamities may be befalling American politics. This market sector is being fueled not only by strong demand, but also by supply coming from collections put away years ago whose owners feel this is the moment at which liquidation opportunities appear to be the strongest.</p>
  89. <p>The rare coin market is now fueling itself off its own momentum. This is also a market of opportunities since not everything is increasing in price. Some of the laggards are sleepers, simply being overlooked for coins with flashier stories.</p>
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  105. <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
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  118. <description><![CDATA[<p>With the release of an almost-dizzying number of products, you will find quite a few additions to this week’s charts. Of note are the bags and rolls of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve quarter, the Mighty Minters and U.S. Mint &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  119. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  121. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the release of an almost-dizzying number of products, you will find quite a few additions to this week’s charts. Of note are the bags and rolls of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve quarter, the Mighty Minters and U.S. Mint 2020 ornaments, a gold 1/2-ounce proof and silver 1-ounce medal in the 75th anniversary of the End of World War II lineup, and four different products debuting in the Mayflower 400th Anniversary series: a two-coin gold and proof set from the U.S. Mint and Britain’s Royal Mint, a silver proof coin and medal set from the two mints, a gold reverse proof set and a silver reverse proof medal. Whew!</p>
  122. <p>This week we see a nice increase in the 2019-W gold uncirculated eagle, from 5,851 to 6,996. Bullion sales for the gold American eagles fare showing the same number of coins sold as October – exactly at 103,500 – however, October had slightly more coins. With a week to go, could it surpass October’s total?</p>
  123. <p>Silver bullion rebounded nicely and is at the highest month since August, at 4,081,000 month-to-date. The DOW climbed over 30,000 at the time of writing on Nov. 24, so perhaps investors are feeling good.</p>
  124. <p>The 2020 10-coin clad proof set with nickel gained a sizeable 27,000 units, while the 2020 American Innovation dollar proof set increased by 5,000, just under 10 percent since last reporting.</p>
  125. <p><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-119528" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="2364" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520.jpg 1000w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520-127x300.jpg 127w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520-433x1024.jpg 433w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520-768x1816.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520-650x1536.jpg 650w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MintStats_121520-866x2048.jpg 866w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
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  135. <title>Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000</title>
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  140. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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  152. <description><![CDATA[<p>Appearing at auction for just the second time in 113 years, a coveted 1807 Draped Bust quarter, the finest-known example of the type, ex: Stickney-Clapp-Eliasberg, brought a record-breaking $630,000 from the Bob R. Simpson Collection at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  153. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  155. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_119519" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1_1807Quarter.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119519" class="wp-image-119519 size-large" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1_1807Quarter-1024x510.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="319" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1_1807Quarter-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1_1807Quarter-300x150.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1_1807Quarter-768x383.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/1_1807Quarter.jpg 1204w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119519" class="wp-caption-text">The Bob R. Simpson Collection 1807 Draped Bust quarter, finest-known, brought $630,000 in Heritage’s Nov. 19-22 auction. It was the top lot in the $14,513,117 sale. (All images courtesy Heritage Auctions, HA.com.)</p></div>
  156. <p>Appearing at auction for just the second time in 113 years, a coveted 1807 Draped Bust quarter, the finest-known example of the type, ex: Stickney-Clapp-Eliasberg, brought a record-breaking $630,000 from the Bob R. Simpson Collection at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins Auction Nov. 19-22 in Dallas, Texas. The sale brought a cumulative $14,513,117, with highlights from the Simpson collection claiming all top lot honors.</p>
  157. <p>“I feel very rewarded and humbled to see so many auction records,” Simpson said at the conclusion of the auction. “I remain grateful to Heritage for its effective marketing efforts and to the collecting community for responding with so much demand for these special coins.”</p>
  158. <p>Prices from Part I and Part II of Selections from Bob R. Simpson’s collection have so far realized $23 million at Heritage, with Part III set to be offered Jan. 6-10, 2021.</p>
  159. <div id="attachment_119520" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2_SmallHeadHalf.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119520" class="wp-image-119520 size-large" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2_SmallHeadHalf-1024x504.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="315" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2_SmallHeadHalf-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2_SmallHeadHalf-300x148.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2_SmallHeadHalf-768x378.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2_SmallHeadHalf.jpg 1218w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119520" class="wp-caption-text">A Mint State 1795 Small Head half dollar hammered at $528,000.</p></div>
  160. <p>In Dallas, Simpson’s collection offered several only-known and finest-known examples of the rarest in U.S. coinage. The sole Mint State example of a 1795 Small Head half dollar, MS-63 PCGS, sold for $528,000. The coin is the only Small Head 1795 half dollar known in uncirculated condition. It is believed to have been acquired directly from the Philadelphia Mint in 1795 by William Strickland, before returning with Strickland to England and eventually gracing the Lord St. Oswald Collection by descent. In recent years, the coin has acquired an equally impressive U.S. pedigree that includes the D. Brent Pogue and Bob R. Simpson Collections.</p>
  161. <div id="attachment_119521" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/3_BronzeCent.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119521" class="size-large wp-image-119521" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/3_BronzeCent-1024x504.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="315" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/3_BronzeCent-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/3_BronzeCent-300x148.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/3_BronzeCent-768x378.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/3_BronzeCent.jpg 1218w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119521" class="wp-caption-text">A 1943-S cent struck on a bronze planchet and graded MS-63 Brown garnered $504,000.</p></div>
  162. <p>A 1943-S cent struck on a bronze planchet, MS-63 Brown PCGS, CAC, the iconic 20th century wartime rarity, ended at $504,000, after 47 bids, as collectors chased the finest of the six known San Francisco examples of this perennial favorite.</p>
  163. <p>A 1795 Draped Bust, Small Eagle dollar, Centered Bust, B-15, BB-52, R.2, MS-65+ PCGS, CAC, sold for $456,000. Exhibiting the strong break in the hair at eye level, just above and right of the hair ribbon, found on nearly all examples of the Centered Bust die marriage, the example is well struck, especially evident in Liberty’s hair and on the eagle’s breast. The highly lustrous silver surfaces are nearly flawless, according to Heritage, with only a few light reverse adjustment marks.</p>
  164. <div id="attachment_119522" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/4_IndianHeadHalf.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119522" class="size-large wp-image-119522" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/4_IndianHeadHalf-1024x504.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="315" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/4_IndianHeadHalf-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/4_IndianHeadHalf-300x148.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/4_IndianHeadHalf-768x378.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/4_IndianHeadHalf.jpg 1218w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119522" class="wp-caption-text">$312,000 was the price tag for an MS-65 1912-S Indian half eagle.</p></div>
  165. <p>An ultimate rarity among U.S. gold, Simpson’s 1912-S Indian half eagle, MS-65, is the single finest graded at PCGS and the second-rarest date in Gem condition. A Gem Indian half eagle set is one of the most difficult collections to complete in the U.S. gold series, and the 1912-S is one of the biggest reasons for that difficulty. The reason for the 1912-S coin’s rarity in MS-65 is the fact that no high-grade pieces were set aside at the time of issue for numismatic purposes. It brought $312,000.</p>
  166. <p>Selling for $300,000, Simpson’s rare and historic 1802 Narrow Date dollar, B-6, BB-241, R.1, MS-65+ PCGS, CAC, offered collectors the finest example of the B-6, BB-241 die marriage and the sole finest 1802 dollar, regardless of variety, certified at either PCGS or NGC by the margin of the Plus designation. As an ideal type coin, it represents the best of the best of early American coinage. But it is so much more than merely representational. It survives n as a tangible souvenir from the United States Mint’s formative period.</p>
  167. <p>The single finest example known, an 1899-S $10 gold, MS-68+ PCGS, CAC, brought $288,000. The captivating coin is perhaps the finest Liberty eagle ever offered by Heritage, the firm says. This piece was purchased directly from the San Francisco Mint for face value at the time of issue.</p>
  168. <p>Other highlights from the auction include:</p>
  169. <div id="attachment_119523" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/5_MorganDollar.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119523" class="size-large wp-image-119523" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/5_MorganDollar-1024x504.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="315" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/5_MorganDollar-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/5_MorganDollar-300x148.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/5_MorganDollar-768x378.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/5_MorganDollar.jpg 1218w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119523" class="wp-caption-text">A proof 1893-CC Morgan dollar found a new home for $204,000.</p></div>
  170. <p>$204,000: an 1893-CC Morgan dollar, Branch Mint PR-65+, a proof rarity of about 12 coins struck at the Carson City Mint. The piece features an impressive pedigree and flashy mirrors among partially frosted devices that reside beneath original golden patina.</p>
  171. <p>$180,000: an 1800 dime, JR-2, R.5, MS-66+ PCGS, CAC, is the sole finest example for the year and one of the only 150 to 250 1800 dimes to survive of the 21,760 pieces reportedly struck.</p>
  172. <p>$180,000: A special piece from the Jim O’Neal Collection, a 1794 O-105 Flowing Hair half dollar, AU-58+ PCGS, is the finest known for the variety.</p>
  173. <p>$144,000: A 46.53-ounce Kellogg &amp; Humbert gold ingot, from John’s <i>S.S. Central America</i> Collection, is one of the roughly 370 ingots salvaged from the <i>S.S. Central America</i> shipwreck.</p>
  174. <p>For complete sale results, visit Heritage online at <a href="http://www.ha.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HA.com</a>.</p>
  175. <p>The firm’s next Signature U.S. Coins auction is scheduled for Jan. 6-10, an event that will present Part II of the esteemed Donald G. Partrick Collection in a <a href="https://coins.ha.com/c/auction-home.zx?saleNo=1326" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Platinum Night Auction</a>, including a selection of the finest-known Brasher Doubloons.</p>
  176. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  185. <title>Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value</title>
  186. <link>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value</link>
  187. <comments>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value#respond</comments>
  189. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Pat Heller]]></dc:creator>
  190. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
  191. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
  192. <category><![CDATA[coin album]]></category>
  193. <category><![CDATA[coin gift]]></category>
  194. <category><![CDATA[coin stories]]></category>
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  199. <description><![CDATA[<p>My grandfather Louis Heller was one of those who inspired me to become a coin and paper money collector.  Before he died in the 1980s, he gave me a cigar box of inexpensive foreign coins from his collection. There weren’t &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  200. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  202. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/HolidayGifts.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-119514" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/HolidayGifts-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="196" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/HolidayGifts-300x196.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/HolidayGifts.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>My grandfather Louis Heller was one of those who inspired me to become a coin and paper money collector.  Before he died in the 1980s, he gave me a cigar box of inexpensive foreign coins from his collection. There weren’t any silver coins among them. In fact, they still today have minimal value. But, every piece has my grandfather’s handwriting on the 2&#215;2 holder. To me they are priceless.</p>
  203. <p>When you contemplate your gift-giving this season, think about what items you could bestow that would have enduring value. While perishable gifts such as food, drink, and flowers are certainly enjoyable and appreciated, they won’t be around years from now to remind the recipient of your thoughtfulness.</p>
  204. <p>Numismatic gifts, in contrast, may last for centuries. If properly stored, they can remain in the same condition as they are today. They are items unlikely to be discarded and forgotten about.  They have the potential to spark happy memories time after time for years and decades.  In other words, coins and paper money are gifts of enduring value.</p>
  205. <p>Remember, coins and currency tell stories. They can be appreciated for their artistry, history, geography, the theme, the dat, or the nation of issue.</p>
  206. <p>However, simply giving coins or paper money as gifts, while nice, may be more appreciated if you add something extra. Numismatic gifts can be more meaningful if accompanied by an album or other means of storage or a reference catalog where the coin or bank note can be researched.</p>
  207. <p>Even more memorable could be your sharing the gift of your time to tell these stories.  Years later, it may be the time you spend together discussing the story of money that may be treasured more than the actual pieces you give.</p>
  208. <p>I’ll let you in on a little secret. In the process of giving gifts of coins and paper money and your time to share these stories, you just might be giving yourself a gift of enduring value.</p>
  209. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  210. <p><em>Patrick A. Heller was honored as a 2019 FUN Numismatic Ambassador.  He is also the recipient of the American Numismatic Association 2018 Glenn Smedley Memorial Service Award, 2017 Exemplary Service Award, 2012 Harry Forman National Dealer of the Year Award, and 2008 Presidential Award.  Over the years, he has also been honored by the Numismatic Literary Guild (including twice in 2020), Professional Numismatists Guild, Industry Council for Tangible Assets, and the Michigan State Numismatic Society.  He is the communications officer of Liberty Coin Service in Lansing, Mich., and writes </em>Liberty’s Outlook<em>, a monthly newsletter on rare coins and precious metals subjects. Past newsletter issues can be viewed at <a href="http://www.libertycoinservice.com/">www.libertycoinservice.com</a>. Some of his radio commentaries titled “Things You ‘Know’ That Just Aren’t So, And Important News You Need To Know” can be heard at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday and Friday mornings on 1320-AM WILS in Lansing (which streams live and becomes part of the audio archives posted at <a href="http://www.1320wils.com/">www.1320wils.com</a>). </em></p>
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  221. <title>Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion</title>
  222. <link>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion</link>
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  225. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Numismatic News Staff]]></dc:creator>
  226. <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
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  237. <description><![CDATA[<p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired a business named Coins In Motion LLC, it announced Nov. 18. The patent-pending Coins In Motion technology creates high-resolution animations that “accurately capture the in-hand visual appeal of coins and bank notes in a manner &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  238. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  240. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_119507" style="width: 279px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/CoinsInMotion.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119507" class="wp-image-119507 size-medium" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/CoinsInMotion-269x300.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="300" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/CoinsInMotion-269x300.jpg 269w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/CoinsInMotion.jpg 413w" sizes="(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119507" class="wp-caption-text">Image courtesy Stack&#8217;s Bowers Gallery via YouTube.</p></div>
  241. <p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired a business named Coins In Motion LLC, it announced Nov. 18. The patent-pending Coins In Motion technology creates high-resolution animations that “accurately capture the in-hand visual appeal of coins and bank notes in a manner unlike any still or video photography available today,” according to Stack’s Bowers.</p>
  242. <p>Coins In Motion animations will be first available for select highlights of the firm’s December 2020 Showcase Auctions.</p>
  243. <p>To see the technology in motion, watch the video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypQGM-mEUUA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
  244. <p>“Over the past several years we have seen technology’s increasing and dramatic impact on the numismatic hobby,” said Brian Kendrealla, Stack’s Bowers Galleries president. “With the vast majority of sales now taking place strictly online from the comfort of our clients’ homes or offices, we have worked hard to provide our customers with the information and tools that allow them to conveniently and confidently participate in our auctions. The inclusion of Coins In Motion ultra-high resolution animations supports this goal and enhances our award-winning static images by providing additional detail and replicating the experience of having the coin in hand.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  245. <div id="attachment_119509" style="width: 160px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/LarryStebdebach.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119509" class="wp-image-119509 size-thumbnail" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/LarryStebdebach-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119509" class="wp-caption-text">Larry Stendebach</p></div>
  246. <p>The novel Coins in Motion technology will complement Stack’s Bowers’ online tool kit that includes still photography, PCGS TrueView and NGC Photo Vision images, descriptions and past auction prices realized, as well as third-party price guide information and PCGS, NGC and CAC population guides.</p>
  247. <p>Coins In Motion was created by Larry Stendebach, who will be joining the Stack’s Bowers team. Stendebach is a numismatist and technologist with an extensive background in computer technology. He has collected for more than 25 years, specializing in U.S. type and Spanish Colonial 8 reales from Mexico.</p>
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  257. <title>Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal</title>
  258. <link>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal</link>
  259. <comments>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal#respond</comments>
  261. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Giedroyc]]></dc:creator>
  262. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
  263. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
  264. <category><![CDATA[around the world]]></category>
  265. <category><![CDATA[ghana]]></category>
  266. <category><![CDATA[Ghana bank notes]]></category>
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  271. <description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever considered becoming a coin dealer in Ghana, you might want to think twice.  The Bank of Ghana, the African nation’s central bank, recently announced it is illegal to profit from buying or selling the nation’s coins or bank notes. In an Oct. &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  272. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  274. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_119503" style="width: 510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Ghana1Cedi.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119503" class="wp-image-119503" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Ghana1Cedi.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="247" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Ghana1Cedi.jpg 915w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Ghana1Cedi-300x148.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Ghana1Cedi-768x379.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119503" class="wp-caption-text">Trading in coins or bank notes of Ghana is illegal.</p></div>
  275. <p>If you’ve ever considered becoming a coin dealer in Ghana, you might want to think twice.  The Bank of Ghana, the African nation’s central bank, recently announced it is illegal to profit from buying or selling the nation’s coins or bank notes.</p>
  276. <p>In an Oct. 1 public notice the bank warned trading in Ghana’s currency is a criminal offense regardless of the intended purpose. According to sources, the underlying problem is a concern about individuals selling the currency to commercial vehicle operators known as Trotro in need of low denominations. Trotro are privately-owned minibus share taxis that travel fixed routes but only when filled to capacity.</p>
  277. <p>The notice posted through Bank of Ghana Secretary Sandra Thompson reads: “The Bank of Ghana wishes to inform and remind the general public, that it is the only institution with the right to issue and redeem Ghana cedi notes and coins in Ghana, according to Article 183 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and section 35 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended.”</p>
  278. <p>“It is, therefore, illegal for any person or institution to buy or sell the Ghana cedi notes or coins currently in circulation, regardless of the purpose or intent for such trading.”</p>
  279. <p>The bank statement continues, “Any person who buys or sells or offers or attempts to buy or sell any Ghana cedi note or coin at or for a lower rate than its face value or for an amount exceeding the face value, commits an offense and would be liable upon summary conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or to a fine not exceeding two thousand [2,000 cedi or about 345 USD] penalty units or both, in accordance with the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242) as amended.”</p>
  280. <p>“The Bank of Ghana, therefore informs the general public that all persons engaged in the activity of selling (online or otherwise) of Ghana cedi notes or coins currently in circulation, must desist from doing so immediately, and are prohibited from further engaging in such trades, with immediate effect.”</p>
  281. <p>According to Thompson, the declaration doesn’t apply to anyone engaged in “money exchange for the purpose of making some denominations available to others who need them.” Nothing was said about the sale of the annually issued Bank of Ghana gold and silver Giants of the Ice Age bullion coins.</p>
  282. <p>At the time this article was being written, coins of 2016 and earlier and bank notes from 2010 and earlier were being sold on eBay, presumably all by individuals who do not live in Ghana.</p>
  283. <p>Ghana uses a currency system of 100 pesewas or Gp equal to one cedi. The cedi uses a GHC currency symbol. The current bank note system introduced in 2007 currently includes notes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 GHC. Notes are printed by the security printing company De La Rue based in the United Kingdom, according to retired Bank of Ghana Deputy Governor Emmanuel Asiedu-Mante.</p>
  284. <p>Since 1967 coins have been issued in denominations of 1/2, 1, 2-1/2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pesewas and 1 cedis. Due to inflation Ghana recently changed its coinage to 1 pesewa (equal to 100 old cedi), 5 pesewas (500 old cedi), 10 pesewas (1,000 old cedi), 20 pesewas (2,000 old cedi), 50 pesewas (5,000 old cedi), 1 cedi (10,000 old cedi), and 2 cedis (20,000 old cedi).</p>
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  294. <title>Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes</title>
  295. <link>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes</link>
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  298. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kerry Rodgers]]></dc:creator>
  299. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
  300. <category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
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  312. <description><![CDATA[<p>On Jan. 15, during Spink’s NYINC World Banknotes Sale, highly collectable examples of all three known denominations of Sarawak 1945 small change notes will be of offer: 1 cent, 5 cents and 10 cents. Their provenance could not be better: &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  313. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  315. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Jan. 15, during <a href="https://www.spink.com/live-auctions.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spink’s NYINC World Banknotes Sale</a>, highly collectable examples of all three known denominations of Sarawak 1945 small change notes will be of offer: 1 cent, 5 cents and 10 cents. Their provenance could not be better: Brooke family.</p>
  316. <div id="attachment_119496" style="width: 510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-119496" class="wp-image-119496" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak-747x1024.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="685" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak-747x1024.jpg 747w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak-219x300.jpg 219w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak-768x1052.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak-1121x1536.jpg 1121w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/Sarawak.jpg 1227w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-119496" class="wp-caption-text">Faces of the three 1945 emergency fractional notes prepared to assist the rebuilding of post-war Sarawak. They were never issued. The three will be offered by Spink in their NYINC sale in January. (Images courtesy and copyright Spink London.)</p></div>
  317. <p>You won’t find these items listed in SCWPM nor Schwan and Boling; not even as unissued notes. Their origins are not fully known and there is some debate over the precise timeline.</p>
  318. <p>They were prepared late in the war when Britain’s government was beginning to focus on reoccupying parts of its lost empire. The Brookes had ruled Sarawak for 100 years prior to its falling to the Japanese in 1942. The last of the so-called White Rajahs, Charles Vyner Brooke, recognized he lacked the resources to rebuild his shattered country. He opted to cede Sarawak to Britain as a Crown Colony.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  319. <p>Brooke had minted no coins nor had he any notes printed that might be circulated once the Japanese had been expelled. When Britain became aware of Brooke’s intent to cede, they ensured a supply of emergency currency would be available for their new colony in the same manner they were doing for Malaya. It is not known whether the Sarawak emergency issues were prepared by Britain in conjunction with Brooke or not. Whatever that detail the result is the three small change 1945 notes now on offer.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  320. <p>Essentially, these are specimen proofs if not trials. There is no evidence these notes were printed in any quantity. None were ever issued.</p>
  321. <p>The design of each of the 1945 notes is similar in some respects to Sarawak’s pre-1942 issues. Each names the issuer as THE GOVERNMENT OF SARAWAK as do those pre-1942 issues but the 1945 notes lack any provision to be signed by TREASURER OF SARAWAK. Rather, the matter is left open with a space labeled FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF SARAWAK.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  322. <p>And all the 1945 notes lack the vignette of Charles Vyner Brooke present on all his earlier issues, including an emergency 10 cents produced in 1940 (P-25).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
  323. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  332. <title>Mint Issues 2020 Ornaments</title>
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  337. <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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  350. <description><![CDATA[<p>While many of us have turkey on the brain, the U.S. Mint has been busy readying and taking orders for its 2020 holiday ornaments, both of which became available to collectors Nov. 20. The 2020 Mighty Minters Ornament features Mighty Minters &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-issues-2020-ornaments">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  351. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-issues-2020-ornaments">Mint Issues 2020 Ornaments</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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  354. <p><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MightyMinters.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-119490" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MightyMinters-300x263.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="263" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MightyMinters-300x263.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MightyMinters-768x672.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/MightyMinters.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>While many of us have turkey on the brain, the U.S. Mint has been busy readying and taking orders for its 2020 holiday ornaments, both of which became available to collectors Nov. 20.</p>
  355. <p>The <a href="https://catalog.usmint.gov/mighty-minters-2020-ornament-20XT.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2020 Mighty Minters Ornament</a> features Mighty Minters Alex, Sophie and Eli the fox, the Mint’s coin collecting ambassadors. This year’s ornament has a colorful winter wonderland theme with an uncirculated 2020 Jefferson nickel from the Philadelphia Mint on the front. The nickel is centered in a snowman created by the Mighty Minters, who have adorned him with a top hat, scarf, carrot nose and a coal smile. The words “2020” and “UNITED STATES MINT” are included. The back of the ornament displays a colorful United States Mint Seal with the words “Made in the U.S.A.” and “©2020 U.S. Mint.”</p>
  356. <p>The Mighty Minters Ornament is made of solid brass and imitation rhodium, which casts a silver appearance. A silver-colored cord is attached. The festive cardboard packaging replicates artwork of the ornament design on the front, while information about the coin and the Mighty Minters who appear on the ornament is displayed on the back. This ornament is priced at $27.95.</p>
  357. <p><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintOrnament2020.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-119491" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintOrnament2020-300x263.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="263" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintOrnament2020-300x263.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintOrnament2020-768x672.jpg 768w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintOrnament2020.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>The <a href="https://catalog.usmint.gov/united-states-mint-2020-ornament-20XU.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2020 United States Mint Ornament</a> features an intricate snowflake design in blue accent colors surrounding an uncirculated 2020 Jefferson nickel from the Philadelphia Mint. The reverse of the nickel appears on the front of the ornament, along with the words “2020” and “UNITED STATES MINT.” An engraved version of the United States Mint Seal is on the back, along with “MADE IN THE U.S.A.” and “©2020 U.S. Mint.” This ornament is housed in a blue box with blue platform. The United States Mint Seal and the words “2020 United States Mint Ornament” are hot -stamped in silver foil on the top of the lid. A separate Certificate of Authenticity is included with information about the coin and the ornament. This ornament is priced at $29.95.</p>
  358. <p>The obverse side of the nickel is not visible on these ornaments.</p>
  359. </div>
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  369. <title>A Message from United States Mint Director David J. Ryder</title>
  370. <link>https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/a-message-from-united-states-mint-director-david-j-ryder</link>
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  374. <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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  384. <description><![CDATA[<p>Editor&#8217;s Note: The following message from David J. Ryder, U.S. Mint director, regarding the Mint&#8217;s numismatic program was posted on its website Nov. 18. &#160; Dear Mint Customers, I want to take this opportunity to speak to you about the &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/a-message-from-united-states-mint-director-david-j-ryder">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a></p>
  385. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/a-message-from-united-states-mint-director-david-j-ryder">A Message from United States Mint Director David J. Ryder</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
  386. ]]></description>
  387. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:</strong> The following message from David J. Ryder, U.S. Mint director, regarding the Mint&#8217;s numismatic program was posted on <a href="https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/message-from-united-states-mint-director-david-ryder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">its website</a> Nov. 18.</em></p>
  388. <p>&nbsp;</p>
  389. <p><a href="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintLogo-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-119481 aligncenter" src="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintLogo-2-300x71.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="71" srcset="https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintLogo-2-300x71.jpg 300w, https://d1scobrmssodqg.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/USMintLogo-2.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
  390. <p>Dear Mint Customers,</p>
  391. <p>I want to take this opportunity to speak to you about the Mint’s approach to our numismatic program.</p>
  392. <p>First off, the United States Mint is unique in that we are an agency of the Federal Government, and also a retail sales organization. The goal of our numismatic program is to serve the American people by producing coins and medals that tell America’s story, are desirable to our customers, and generate net earnings. Net earnings not required for Mint operations are transferred to the United States Treasury general fund and ultimately benefit you, the taxpayer.</p>
  393. <p>During my tenure as Mint Director, I have challenged my staff to come up with new and creative products to energize, excite, and expand the collector community. My team has met this objective on many occasions, most recently with our products honoring the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and our collaboration with the Royal Mint commemorating the 400th anniversary of the trans-Atlantic journey of the <em>Mayflower</em>.</p>
  394. <p>As we look to provide the market with innovative and interesting products, we engage in market research and solicit feedback from the numismatic community. Our forecasting team examines historical performance and gleans insights on current customer interests and also assesses any new product’s overall potential. When we develop mintage limits for our numismatic products, we use our best efforts to come up with what we think are mintages that will satisfy customer demand and ultimately sell out. Contrary to the belief of some, we’re not happy when a product sells out immediately —that means that we underestimated demand and disappointed many customers. On the other hand, we don’t want to set mintages so high that we’re left with unsold inventory, which results in additional expense when we recycle the coins and medals and dispose of the packaging. Finding the right number is part art and part science. Most of the time I think we’re successful, but in the case of the World War II 75th Anniversary products we clearly underestimated demand.</p>
  395. <p>As many of you are aware, a slowdown of the Mint’s online sales website caused frustration for many of our loyal customers, who were unable to purchase their desired product. One contributing factor is that there were 390,000 users attempting to access the website during one time frame, which is more than triple the capacity we had planned for. I can also tell you that our solutions to prevent automated purchases by “bots” also put an immense strain on our website and can lead to unintended issues for other legitimate purchasers. The overwhelming demand for these products outpaced our website capacity in ways that we are still trying to better understand and remedy. That said, more than 75 percent of 75th Anniversary End of World War II products were purchased by the Mint’s registered customers. I have asked my team to do a thorough analysis of what went wrong, and, by balancing capacity versus cost, come up with long-term, lasting solutions that will provide our customers with a vastly improved buying experience.</p>
  396. <p>Also, we have different sets of customers purchasing our products, including individual collectors and dealers. We do not provide preferential treatment to any of our customers, be they individual collectors or professional coin dealers, and we have measures in place, both automated and manual, to ensure that household order limits are adhered to. We have seen an increase of activity by another sector of customers—buying groups who offer to pay a premium to individuals who purchase our high-demand products. This sector is one of the reasons you are seeing high prices for our products on the secondary market. The Mint has no control over what individuals do with their numismatic products once they are purchased. Some customers choose to add these coins and medals to their collections, while others choose to sell them for a profit.</p>
  397. <p>In summary, I and my team are working to change the way the Mint has done business in the past. We endeavor to produce numismatic products that our customers will value. Along the way, we’ve made mistakes, and are doing our absolute best to learn from those mistakes. I thank you for your loyalty as a Mint customer, and look forward to your continued presence with us as we continue our journey of celebrating America through our numismatic products.</p>
  398. <p>Sincerely,<br />
  399. Dave</p>
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