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Refurbishment underway at the Royal Australian Mint

Thursday, February 26, 2009

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The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce MP, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, have officially marked the commencement of major refurbishment works at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
Stage 1 of the 6 stage project commenced with the excavation of a tunnel in the [...]

United States Mint Releases Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Coin March 5

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin sales of the First Spouse Gold Coin honoring Anna Harrison-wife of the Nation’s ninth President, William Henry Harrison-at noon Eastern Time (ET) on March 5, 2009. Struck at the United States Mint at West Point, the one-half ounce 24-karat gold coin will be available in proof [...]

United States Mint Resumes Shipment of U2009 ltra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coins

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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WASHINGTON – The United States Mint is pleased to announce that it will resume shipping the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin the week of February 22, 2009. However, because of production problems with the product’s Companion Book, the agency expects some customers to receive only the coin and presentation box at [...]

PNG Seeks 2009 Award Nominees

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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(Fallbrook, California) – Nominations for the 2009 awards are being sought by the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com), according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Gary Adkins.
“Each year we ask collectors and dealers to nominate candidates in a half dozen award categories to formally recognize achievements in various areas of the hobby and profession,” [...]

United States Mint Releases Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Coin March 5

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin sales of the First Spouse Gold Coin honoring Anna Harrison-wife of the Nation's ninth President, William Henry Harrison-at noon Eastern Time (ET) on March 5, 2009.  Struck at the United States Mint at West Point, the one-half ounce 24-karat gold coin will be available in proof and uncirculated conditions. 

United States Mint Resumes Shipment of 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coins

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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WASHINGTON – The United States Mint is pleased to announce that it will resume shipping the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin the week of February 22, 2009.  However, because of production problems with the product's Companion Book, the agency expects some customers to receive only the coin and presentation box at this time.     

District of Columbia Quarter Strikes a Harmonic Chord with Crowd at National Museum of American History

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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WASHINGTON – United States Mint Director Ed Moy joined Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton today for a press conference at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of the District of Columbia commemorative quarter-dollar coin. The coin’s reverse (tails side) bears the image of legendary composer, musician and District of Columbia [...]

PNG Urges ANA Members to “Vote Wisely”

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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(Fallbrook, California) – The Board of Directors of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is praising the American Numismatic Association for making significant progress in resolving the association’s cash problems, and urging ANA members to carefully consider the qualifications of candidates running in this year’s elections.

“The ANA Board, Executive Director Larry Shepherd and his staff have [...]

District of Columbia Quarter Strikes a Harmonic Chord with Crowd at National Museum of American History

Monday, February 23, 2009

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WASHINGTON – United States Mint Director Ed Moy joined Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton today for a press conference at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of the District of Columbia commemorative quarter-dollar coin. The coin's reverse (tails side) bears the image of legendary composer, musician and District of Columbia native Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington. 

Royal Canadian Mint Joins Fellow Canadians in Baddeck, Nova Scotia to Celebrate Canada’s Centennial of Flight

Monday, February 23, 2009

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Baddeck, Nova Scotia, February 23, 2009 – The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to honour National Aviation Day in Baddeck, Nova Scotia as it joins thousands of Canadians celebrating the 100th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Silver Dart, which marked the foundation of Canadian aviation. The Mint has dedicated its 2009 Silver [...]