Update as of February 2020- Struck at Silver Eagles Continue The tradition has continued ever since the first discovery of “Struck at Silver Eagles” in 2017. We have select 2020 dated bullion American Silver Eagles that were “struck at the West Point Mint,” but that do not carry its “W” mint mark. The experts at … Continued
The U.S. Mint has issued two modern gold coins struck in high relief – one is the 2009 Ultra High Relief gold $20 double eagle, and the second is the 2015-W American Liberty high relief gold $100 coin that was released on July 30th. The 2009 high relief gold coin, which sported the extremely popular design of the … Continued
When collectors first enter the world of precious metals there should be a huge billboard sign with flashy lights that says, “Warning – Learn Your Measurements Before Proceeding.” Unfortunately since we don’t have such signs that all collectors could see, we decided to do the next best thing and post this page to help guide … Continued
From her humble origins in a shack in Illinois to selling her works of art for millions of dollars today, Akiane Kramarik is not only an exceptional artist but also an inspiration to anyone wishing to accomplish their dreams and build a better life for themselves and their families. The term “child prodigy” often gets … Continued
The U.S. Mint will release a clad half dollar, a silver dollar and a $5 gold coin to honor the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Legion. Proceeds from the series will help support the ongoing efforts of one of the most celebrated American Institutions ever created. For thousands of years, people have been enamored … Continued
The American Silver Eagle series has firmly established itself since its debut in 1986 as one of the most widely collected modern U.S. silver coins. Interest in the series has been even higher than usual recently. Demand for the bullion version increased sharply in the past year as silver spot prices rose substantially during the coronavirus pandemic. The … Continued
There are four significant reverses and some minor variations on those reverses used on Philadelphia Mint-struck 1878 Morgan silver dollars that can present a challenge to coin collectors and Morgan enthusiasts alike. These are known as die varieties, which means that there are subtle but distinct differences in several of the dies used to strike … Continued
Gold bullion coins are now a staple of modern numismatics, but do you know what the first gold bullion coin was? Learn the history behind some of the most iconic gold bullion coins including the Gold Krugerrand, Gold Maple, Gold Eagle, and more. In the mid-1960s, the Bretton Woods system of stable exchange rates was … Continued
If you’ve been collecting coins for any length of time, then chances are you’ve seen certified specimens with labels signed by someone associated with the US Mint. Who are these people? Why would anyone want their signature? What can their signature add to your collection? Today, we’ll take a look at 3 of the most … Continued
The Nickel has a fascinating history that includes a four-year run of war nickels during some of America’s most challenging times (1942-1945). For all of its rich tradition, the coin has never featured the West Point Mint’s “W” mint mark… until now. A Brief Overview of the Jefferson Nickel The original Jefferson Nickel bore the designs of … Continued
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