tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post6215020514641253855..comments2023-05-05T02:34:17.002-07:00Comments on Mint News Blog: US Mint News UpdatesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-88976202242719320352009-10-29T16:28:16.279-07:002009-10-29T16:28:16.279-07:00Mine arrived today! I think I'm going to leave...Mine arrived today! I think I'm going to leave it in the box and just put it away..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-4855241247767094602009-10-29T11:06:38.248-07:002009-10-29T11:06:38.248-07:00I just finished cancelling my subscriptions for th...I just finished cancelling my subscriptions for the proof and uncirculated Silver Eagles. I was glad to see that in the checkbox for the reason for cancelling they gave the reason "Dissatisfied with availability of the item in the program". If they see enough people check off that reason they might get the idea that they are loosing people and income by not producing a money making item in the proof and uncirculated Silver Eagles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-5497673912426994802009-10-28T23:12:24.498-07:002009-10-28T23:12:24.498-07:00To the 5:59 blogger
Putting a large amount of mone...To the 5:59 blogger<br />Putting a large amount of money into any clad coin is an extremely risky adventure.Mintage alone is not a great reason to pay out great sums of money for clad coins as history will show.Once the final tally on all mintage of the Lincoln cents are taken in.The Lp1 may become 2nd to the LP4 causing extreme drops.The LP1D has already fallen victim to the LP3 in mintage.The presidential coins have an extreme ability to drop in price quickly as well.All I am saying is that the clad coins are a very high risk adventure in this economy.The coin and chronicle although a very nicely put together set has not proven to meet expectations.As Christmas grows near and set numbers increase on ebay.I can only think that many people will hold back for the lesser amount deals to be had.If there will be any increase in this set.I believe the increase will only come as the high numbers of sets start to dissipate.Which could be well into next year when other US Mint items may over shadow the popularity causing trends to stay neutral or lower.I would be very careful on the secondary markets of any Mint clad products.Silver and gold on the other hand are expected to rise rapidly throughout the next few years.That is where the investments will pay off.Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-73048894325279213452009-10-28T18:15:31.203-07:002009-10-28T18:15:31.203-07:00I don't see the cent going anywhere anytime so...I don't see the cent going anywhere anytime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-72526831035247375622009-10-28T18:04:55.787-07:002009-10-28T18:04:55.787-07:00I received my Lincoln Chronicle set this week. The...I received my Lincoln Chronicle set this week. The coins are in excellent condition. The box is ok. I believe that this set will retain its value/grow in value over tme. The set is attractive, and there is always interest in Lincoln items, in general. Also, it seems to me that the average price for successful Ebay auctions has been about $140 - $150 since day 1, so I don't see the "price drop".<br /><br />One last thought. What if the Mint stops making pennies one of these days? Once Lincoln's bicenntenial is over, might the call to halt penny production arise again? would that make the 2009 pennies even more desirable?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-72244123936848292632009-10-28T17:59:54.058-07:002009-10-28T17:59:54.058-07:00To the above is that why the LP1s are selling for ...To the above is that why the LP1s are selling for over $100 or the harrisons over $150? 4 - 6 weeks and you will see a price increase. This is the only decent thing the mint has made all yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-23547049839072539882009-10-28T17:37:17.922-07:002009-10-28T17:37:17.922-07:00The Lincoln Coin and Chronicle has hit ebay full f...The Lincoln Coin and Chronicle has hit ebay full force and prices are dropping as I expected they would.average price is between 140.00 and 150.00.The expected price of 200.00 never happened other then the first and second day of release.As many flippers step on each others toes I expect prices to drop even more.The economy has hit numismatics in a very hard way and the only items selling at higher premiums and holding steady is gold and silver.Many collectors have begun to stop paying higher premiums. And lower qualities from the mint has taken it's toll on expectations of high quality items.All of this is a direct result of so many accumulative problems plaguing the collectors world.Unless a concerted effort is made by our US Mint to increase quality and awareness of popular demand by our fellow collectors.I can only think that the future looks very bleak for the up coming year in numismatics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-72678777383729459652009-10-28T16:08:11.706-07:002009-10-28T16:08:11.706-07:00I’d be OK with the Mint producing the 5 oz silver ...I’d be OK with the Mint producing the 5 oz silver quarter novelty things next year if not for the fact that it will be one more thing consuming the silver that many of us would like to see devoted to proof eagles. I’m tired of the silly excuse that they can’t meet bullion demand so they can’t produce the proofs. They can ramp up the presses for things like this and the Brailles that they keep trying to push, yet no proof eagles.<br /><br />It’s one more thing that shows the level of incompetence and lack of common sense that appears to common place with our lawmakers.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-6763725710841958882009-10-28T14:41:23.881-07:002009-10-28T14:41:23.881-07:00Gold down to $1031.Gold down to $1031.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-69947180119506087022009-10-28T12:58:04.440-07:002009-10-28T12:58:04.440-07:00Yeah, that's the deal. I understand they will...Yeah, that's the deal. I understand they will still retain the "Quarter Dollar" face value too, despite containing over $80 in silver value! It's worse than the $50 gold coins that contain over $1,000 in gold!<br /><br />These will most likely be viewed as nothing more than novelty items. The mintage on most of them will probably be incredibily low, but will anyone really care? Time will tell, I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-52543373826512255182009-10-28T12:38:43.122-07:002009-10-28T12:38:43.122-07:00I believe they are going to make 5ounce silver coi...I believe they are going to make 5ounce silver coins of the park quarters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-67820933155861085322009-10-28T12:19:04.615-07:002009-10-28T12:19:04.615-07:00I have a coin magazine that states the mint is goi...I have a coin magazine that states the mint is going to produce 5oz. silver coins. Does anyone know about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-33900068926209236902009-10-28T07:58:37.040-07:002009-10-28T07:58:37.040-07:00Maybe, just to spice things up, the Mint will canc...Maybe, just to spice things up, the Mint will cancel the rest of the coins they make just to throw us collectors a curve ball! Wouldn't that be exciting! Don't put it past Moy & Associates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-89551551276324343822009-10-28T06:26:59.184-07:002009-10-28T06:26:59.184-07:00Aw, man! The am London Fix gold price was $1,035....Aw, man! The am London Fix gold price was $1,035.50. The average for the Mint's price determination this week is $1,050.28. Because of that, the gold buffalo proofs will cost $50 more than they should. Count me out this week.<br /><br />But, there's always next week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-44387139247549355272009-10-28T04:54:28.781-07:002009-10-28T04:54:28.781-07:00I don't know. I am really looking forward to ...I don't know. I am really looking forward to the First Spouse 5 medal set!!!! Seriously, I do want one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-19627592913850639272009-10-28T04:31:37.471-07:002009-10-28T04:31:37.471-07:00vaughnster,
Yes.vaughnster,<br /><br />Yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-1741800238670389702009-10-28T02:59:32.294-07:002009-10-28T02:59:32.294-07:00Do the remaining Mint releases for 2009, except th...Do the remaining Mint releases for 2009, except the gold buffaloes, seem anti-climatic after the Lincoln Chronicles frenzy? Not much to get excited about and 2010 doesn't look much better.vaughnsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-69416572011064334642009-10-27T21:06:52.675-07:002009-10-27T21:06:52.675-07:00To Anon. at 8:56, you have to open it up. The Get...To Anon. at 8:56, you have to open it up. The Gettysburg Address is right there. If you open the booklet, you can't miss it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-20500176741357157162009-10-27T21:03:37.206-07:002009-10-27T21:03:37.206-07:00Nevermind, I found it. The front flap was stuck...Nevermind, I found it. The front flap was stuck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-29046457398473097242009-10-27T20:56:02.138-07:002009-10-27T20:56:02.138-07:00Question: I just received my Lincoln Coin and Chr...Question: I just received my Lincoln Coin and Chronicles set today. I do not see the copy of the document of the Gettysburg address in Lncolns handwriting with this set. Is it hidden in the packaging or did I just not get the document?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-41216977669998931702009-10-27T19:51:47.923-07:002009-10-27T19:51:47.923-07:00LOL!LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-55635712254810106562009-10-27T18:27:35.386-07:002009-10-27T18:27:35.386-07:00I thot that I had missspelled cringe. Michael, pu...I thot that I had missspelled cringe. Michael, put a spel chekker on this sight ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-12997406774246924042009-10-27T15:57:33.144-07:002009-10-27T15:57:33.144-07:00Don't worry about gold being down.. this coinc...Don't worry about gold being down.. this coincides of course with Thursdays issuing of $150+ billion of gov't bonds. The trend should be back up after this treasury auction. Our debt is going to continue to crush the value of the dollar long term.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-59344676470503567092009-10-27T15:08:45.514-07:002009-10-27T15:08:45.514-07:00I have both cotton gloves and latex gloves for han...I have both cotton gloves and latex gloves for handling coins – both purchased from numismatic supply companies. Cotton seems to be more popular though. I don’t make it a habit of taking my coins out of the capsules, but when my coin has come out of its capsule during shipping it warrants a close inspection.<br /><br />Something to take note of… the coin graders at companies such as PCGS do not wear gloves when examining coins. The coins can slip out of your hand more easily when wearing gloves so they opt not to wear them. Imagine if they accidentally dropped a hundred year old MS-69 coin on the floor…<br /><br />Regarding the TV commercial… We think nothing of jingling around the change in our pockets, but most of us cringe at the thought of doing that to a gold coin. I sure wish I had enough money to where I could buy gold bullion and jingle it around while only being concerned about its precious metal value and not its numismatic value. lolDavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-86001319910482468952009-10-27T14:49:33.681-07:002009-10-27T14:49:33.681-07:00You know that you are addicted to coin collecting ...You know that you are addicted to coin collecting when you cring at the sight of somebody rattling 4 of millions of bullion coins together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com