Blogs Tagged Eagle (43)
To mark the 230th anniversary of the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, the first dollar coin issued by the United States, the U.S. Mint is offering a 24-karat gold coin and a silver medal.
Read MoreThe United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2024 American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Proof Coin (product code 24EK) on September 5 at noon EDT.
Read MoreGold is on track for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, despite a downturn early on Friday as the dollar strengthened. The precious metal remains close to the $2400 mark amidst speculation that the F
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share exciting news with our esteemed collectors and numismatic enthusiasts! Champion Rarities has successfully acquired and sold an extraordinarily rare 1883-O $10 Gold Liberty in
Read MoreThe Silver American Eagle is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world, first minted in 1986. Among these, the 1996 Silver American Eagle is particularly sought after by collectors due to its
Read MoreThe 1888-O $10 Gold Liberty, also known as the Eagle, is a prized possession for numismatists. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this coin features the classic design by Christian Gobrecht
Read MoreIn the heart of France, during the latter part of the 19th century, fate orchestrated a rendezvous between two remarkable artists: Augustus Saint-Gaudens and...
Read MoreIn the world of coin collecting and investing, the opportunity presented by the scarcity of fractional Gold American Eagles, particularly the $25 (1/2 ounce) gold pieces minted from 2017 to 2019, is n
Read MoreIn 1999, because of the Y2K scare, the demand for gold skyrocketed! In turn, because Gold American Eagles by law have to be minted to meet public demand, Mintages for all gold coins in 1999 were extre
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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver
Part 2: Unveiling the Value and Opportunities of Vintage Slabs
In our previous exploration, we discovered the allure of PCGS Old Green holders and vintage NGC Fatty holders. Now, let's delve deeper into the reasons why collectors and investors flock to these...
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in Gold & Silver
Unveiling the Hidden Secret of Rare Coin Market: The Power of Vintage Slabs PART 1
Are you ready for a numismatic revelation? Picture this: certified coins enclosed in PCGS Old Green holders and vintage NGC Fatty Holders have a hidden advantage in the market. These early holders...
Read MoreIn April 2008, John Nanney from Georgia discovered the first known 2008-W Burnished Silver American Eagle with the reverse design of a 2007 Silver Eagle. In 2008, the United States Mint made minor des
Read MoreThe Saddle Ridge Gold Hoard is a collection of 1,427 gold coins discovered in California in 2013 by a couple while walking their dog. The coins dated back to the 1800s and were found in eight rusty ca
Read MoreGold coins are a popular investment and collectors item due to their inherent value and beauty. While both certified and uncertified gold coins can be attractive options, certified gold coins tend to
Read MoreA path to growth for coin collecting, the new 10-point grading scale will supplement the 70-point Sheldon scale, which will continue to be used by NGC.
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Post by: Walt Durham
in Silver
News Bulletin: First-Year of Issue Silver Eagle Reaches 10-Year Auction High!
On October 3, 2022, a perfect first year of issue Silver American Eagle Proof, graded PF-70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, realized a solid price of $1,300 USD after strong bidding between numerous bidders.
Read MoreIn April 2008, John Nanney from Georgia discovered the first known 2008-W Burnished Silver American Eagle with the reverse design of a 2007 Silver Eagle. In 2008, the United States Mint made minor...
Read MoreThe Administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan had plans to sell off silver from the massive Defense National Stockpile Center, which at the time exceeded 139 million ounces...
Read MoreHighly desirable Roman Numeral Dated Gold Coins only minted for SIX YEARS with ultra-low populations.
Read MoreProof Gold American Eagles undergo a special minting process that involves gold blanks being struck multiple times by special dies at the United States Mint. These special dies produce a beautiful mir
Read MoreFractional Gold Eagles are extremely tough to find right now, especially anything minted prior to 2022. Over the last 5 years the United States Mint has made fewer and fewer fractional Gold Eagles, es
Read MoreThe gold market has many different facets to choose from, but there are three main areas that our clients focus on; Bullion, Certified Modern Rarities, and Classic U.S. gold coins.
Read MoreCoins are graded on a scale from 1-70, with 70 being considered flawless museum quality. Coins are assessed by an independent grading service that employs world-class numismatic experts to ...
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U.S. Mint Releases Video Celebrating the New Gold & Silver Eagle Designs
The U.S. Mint released a video today celebrating and detailing the 35-Year anniversary of it’s famous and renowned American Eagle Program...
Read MoreDue to an extraordinarily high volume of BOT interference during the initial pre-order for the 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars, the mint was forced to pause the pre-order window. These BOTs were program
Read MoreThe 2021-W American Eagle Tenth-Ounce Gold Two-Coin Deluxe Edition set to go on sale July 29 from the U.S. Mint will be restricted to a release of just 5,000 sets.
Read MorePlatinum has surged ahead recently and is currently well over the $1200 spot price.
Read MoreA couple of months ago we were contacted by a customer who needs to move out of his position of 2002 Silver American Eagle PCGS MS 70 FIRST STRIKE coins. For those who are not familiar...
Read MoreProof-like coins are regular issue “business strike” coins that have the appearance of proofs, with highly reflective, mirror-like fields and enhanced visual contrast. They’re generally found among...
Read MoreThe U.S. Mint has just released the 4th issue of the Palladium Eagle Series. This year's 2020-W $25 One-Ounce Burnished Palladium Eagle is the first-ever Burnished Palladium Eagle ever struck.
Read MoreGold has soared to a new all-time high this morning, and silver has eclipsed $24 per ounce. Gold is up 32% since March 18, 2020, and Silver has doubled in the same time frame.
Read MoreAn Extraordinary Example of the 1st Year of American Gold Coinage. The 1795 Half Eagle is a legend. The Captain of the Series and a formidable achievement in any grade, let alone in Mint State.
Read MoreThis story is a continuation from a very popular hoard that was released to the market last year, the 2019 West Point Mint Hoard. You may recall the Mint took surplus 2016 West Point Proof Silver...
Read MoreUnlike the Proof Gold American Eagles, the Mint State or Business Strike Gold American Eagles were struck in large quantities with little regard to the quality of the strike.
Read MoreThe United States Mint first released silver American Eagles on November 24, 1986. Each coin is struck from one Troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver. Over the years, Proof Silver American Eagles have been
Read MoreThe United States Mint has announced a special 2020-W $50 Gold American Eagle Proof commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII that will be released this year.
Read More1986 was the very first year the United States Mint issued Silver American Eagles. The 1986-S Silver American Eagle Proof is an important issue in the Silver American Eagle series. Many collectors str
Read More“Eureka!” It was just one word emblazoned at the top of every newspaper across the country that got wind of the discovery of gold in California. That one word would produce one of the greatest
Read MoreThe Silver American Eagle is arguably the most popular silver coin in the world today. Since its debut in 1986, the design has remained unchanged. However, t
Read MoreThe Gold and Silver American Eagle designs are, arguably, the most well known and appreciated gold and silver coin designs in the world today. Since their debut in 1986, the designs of these iconic co
Read MoreSince 1986, the Gold American Eagles have been issued with the same design, with one exception. From 1986 to 1991, the year of issue on the Gold American Eagles were displayed with Roman numerals inst
Read MoreSince the U.S. Mint started producing Palladium Eagle coins in 2017 they have been praised by investors and in high demand by collectors around the country. This year's Palladium Eagle brings a uniqu
Read MoreThe U.S. Mint released a video today celebrating and detailing the 35-Year anniversary of it’s famous and renowned American Eagle Program...
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