The United States Mint today will release one of its most popular annual numismatic offerings commonly referred to as the "Mint Set." The 2012 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® goes on sale beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, Monday, March 21, 2012.
Pricing on each Mint Set is listed at $27.95, plus the US Mint's standard shipping and handling charge of 4.95 per order. Each set contains a total of twenty-eight coins separated into two durable folders with each folder holding fourteen strikes. [click to continue…]
The United States Mint today, May 1, 2012, released the newest annual coin set in its portfolio. The 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set™ is available now directly from the US Mint for $16.95, plus the Mint's standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 per order.
Included as part of the set are two uncirculated quality examples of each of the four 2012-dated Presidential $1 Coins. This includes coins honoring Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland (1st Term), Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland (2nd Term). [click to continue…]
The United States Mint today, April 24, 2012, released two new annual collectors sets for sale to the public. Beginning at Noon (Eastern), collectors were able to order the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set™ and the 2012 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™.
Both are available now for ordering directly from the United States Mint by calling the toll-free number of 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) or by using the Mint's online store at catalog.usmint.gov. In addition to the sale price of each set (listed below), the Mint's standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 per order applies.
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The 225th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service will be celebrated in 2015 with special gold, silver and clad commemorative coins issued by the United States Mint.
Their release was authorized by Congress with the passage of the United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 886). It was signed into law by President Barack Obama on April 2, 2012 as Public Law 112-104.
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The United States Mint has once again updated its Product Schedule available at its online store and added some items that will be of intense interest to collectors. Among those items are some extremely popular annual sets.
This includes the 2012 United States Mint Proof Set®, the 2012 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® and the 2012 United States Mint Silver Proof Set®. Already appearing on the schedule were some other popular releases such as the American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins and the American Eagle Gold and Silver Proof Coins.
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It has been a busy week for the United States Mint when it comes to its precious metal coins. First, commemorative and numismatic gold coins have been re-priced to lower levels. Second, numismatic silver coins previously suspended have been made available again. [click to continue…]
Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins
The United States Mint has announced an official launch ceremony to be held for the Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins. Along with that announcement, the US Mint also issued imagery of the actual strikes to replace the line-art images previously released as well as an image of the two-coin proof set
The Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins will officially be launched at 11:00 AM ET on March 5, 2012 at the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Visitor Center, located at 2400 East Fort Avenue in Baltimore, MD. Several official dignitaries are expected to attend including U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, U.S. Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Fort McHenry NM&HS Supt. Tina Orcutt and United States Mint Chief Counsel Daniel Shaver.
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The Perth Mint of Australia has released the 2012 Australian Olympic Team Three-Coin Set to commemorate Australia's pending participation in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Included in the set are three unique coins with one struck from 10g of 99.99% pure gold, one struck from 1/2 ounce of 99.9% pure silver and one struck from aluminum bronze.
The 2012 Australian Olympic Team Three-Coin Set is available for AUS $1,495.00 directly from the Perth Mint. The single 10g Gold Proof Coin is available separately for AUS $1,390.00. [click to continue…]
The United States Mint today, February 16, 2012, began selling the 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars. These commemorative coins are issued by the US Mint to recognize the legacy of the U. S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus, Georgia.
Each Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar is struck from 90% silver and features obverse and reverse imagery emblematic of the Infantry Soldier. The coins will be struck to a maximum mintage of just 350,000 to proof and uncirculated conditions, both of which are available now. [click to continue…]
The 2011 Chickasaw Silver Uncirculated Coin was released by the United States Mint today, February 9, 2012. This release marks the last 2011-dated strike to be issued by the US Mint as part of the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin series.
Shown on the reverse of the Chickasaw Silver Uncirculated Coin is a design emblematic of Chickasaw National Recreation Area located in the state of Oklahoma. The coins are currently available directly from the Mint for $204.95, plus the Mint's standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 per order.
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The United States Mint today will release one of its most popular annual numismatic offerings commonly referred to as the "Mint Set." The 2012 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® goes on sale beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, Monday, March 21, 2012.
