Coins to mark 20th anniversary of Emperor's enthronement
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Japan will issue 100,000 ¥10,000 gold coins and 10 million ¥500 nickel-brass coins later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement, the Finance Ministry said Friday. |
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Perth Mint unveils the 2010 Australian Bullion Coin Program
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Recognised throughout the world for their superior quality, superb artistry and Government guarantee of weight and purity, the Perth Mint has unveiled it’s 2010 Australian Bullion Coin Program. These pure gold and silver coins are actives sought after by both investors and collectors. |
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Quartermaster Collection of Australian Rare Gold Coins Tops $8.39 Million
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An Update on the famed Quartermaster Collection of rare Australian gold coins
(Sydney, Australia, 5th May 2009). The incredible Quartermaster Collection, containing many of Australia’s most valuable and highest quality gold coins, was sold on 4th of June 2009
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New Use Seen for Worthless Paper Money
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One reason people don't always trust bank notes is because the notes may not necessarily be worth the paper they were printed on. Bank notes that have depreciated to the point of being worthless have ended their lives rather ignobly in the past as toilet paper, wallpaper or some other less than dignified way.
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Time to End Ban on Melting Cents, Nickels
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Having seen Editor Dave Harper's recent blog (July 14, reprinted in the July 28 Numismatic News) suggesting the time is now to lift the ban on melting U.S. Mint pennies and nickels, I just had to write and say I strongly agree.
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2009 Lincoln Professional Life Cent Launch in Springfield, Illinois
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The US Mint will launch the third design of the 2009 Lincoln Cents on August 13, 2009 during a ceremony held on the Old State Capitol grounds in Springfield, Illinois at 10 AM (Central Time). |
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U.K. Royal Mint Doubles Gold Output as Demand Swells
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The U.K.’s Royal Mint, established in the 13th century, doubled production of gold coins in the second quarter as demand surged for bullion to diversify investments.
Output climbed to 16,910 ounces from 8,030 ounces a year earlier, according to data obtained by Bloomberg News under a Freedom of Information Act request. First-half production jumped 86 percent to 45,406 ounces, the figures show.
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Bulgaria Archeologists Find Unused Byzantine Coins
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Bulgarian archeologists have found unused coins with picture of the Byzantine emperor Basil II, later surnamed the Bulgar-slayer. |
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Gold Price Suppression Efforts Weakening
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Last week was a perfect example of the efforts by the U.S. government and its central bank and private trading partners to manipulate the price of gold downward.
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Modern Commemoratives' Turn Will Come
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The time to buy something is when everyone else wants to sell and the time to sell is when everybody else is buying. That's darned hard to do in practice. Even coin collectors, who are known for their tight-lipped nature and security concerns, are remarkably apt to run as a pack.
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