Archive for October, 2009
2009 Proof Gold Buffalo Coin
In addition to bullion coins, the United States Mint will also be producing a collectible proof version of the 2009 American Gold Buffalo. The status of this product was uncertain for much of the year, until the tentative release of the coin on October 29, 2009 was finally announced in early October. In the prior year, the US Mint had offered a wide
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2009 Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins
After nearly one year of suspension, the United States Mint recently resumed production of the 24 karat American Gold Buffalo Bullion coins. This coin series had been introduced in 2006 as the US Mint's second gold bullion coin program. As opposed to the existing American Gold Eagle Coins, which are
2009 Proof Platinum Eagle
Despite the fact that the 2009 Platinum Eagle bullion coins have been canceled, the US Mint announced their intention to release a collectible Proof 2009 Platinum Eagle later this year. Each year since
2009 Platinum Eagle Bullion Coins Canceled
For the first time since Platinum Eagles were introduced, the United States Mint will not produce platinum bullion coins. This comes after nearly a year of suspension and uncertainty. The American Platinum Eagle was introduced in 1997 as the
2009-W Uncircualted Gold Eagles Canceled
The United States Mint expanded its line of collectible American Gold Eagle coins in 2006. They introduced the collectible uncirculated Gold Eagle, sometimes referred to as "Burnished Gold Eagles." These coins are struck on specially burnished blanks and carry the "W" mint mark. As opposed to bullion
2009 Proof Gold Eagles Canceled
The United States Mint has offered proof versions of the American Gold Eagle since 1986. These collectible versions of the popular bullion coins are minted using a special process where the coin is struck multiple times with specialized dies. The resulting coins feature sharp details and a cameo contrast
2009-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles Canceled
Continuing coverage of the fallout from yesterday's US Mint announcement, the 2009-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle has been canceled. The 2009 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set, which would have contained this coin has similarly been canceled. These represent coins which are typically produced for collectors
2009 Proof Silver Eagle Canceled
Yesterday, some very significant news broke which put to rest long standing speculation about the status of some of the United States Mint's bullion and collector coin product offerings. Essentially, the United States Mint canceled all collectible 2009 Gold and Silver Eagle Coins, but announced the limited
