Great American Coin Co Blog
November 28, 2019

A funny thing happens to gold and silver most Decembers. Prices tend to go down and this December may be the best time buy gold and silver since last summer. Prices for both metals have been on a slight downward trend, from a high of $1549 on September 3 for gold to $1460 as this article is being wr...

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June 28, 2019

The Walking Liberty half dollar is considered one of the most beautiful US coins ever made. And while over 74 million coins were produced between 1916 and 1947, many millions were melted down over the years for their 90% silver content and millions more have been hoarded by collectors and bullion in...

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June 09, 2019

Make this Father’s Day memorable with gifts of coins and currency that make new memories and bring back thoughts of times past. Historic Coins and Currency
Available from private dealers, coins and currency from past eras are great ways to remember people and events from the ...

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May 14, 2019

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion, the US Mint has issued commemorative coins and coin sets in gold, silver, and nickel-clad copper. Founded on March 15, 1919 after the end of the First World War, The American Legion’s primary focus is on service to veterans, service mem...

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April 10, 2019

To celebrate National Coin Week (April 21-27), more than 200 members of the group Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers will place thousands of old coins—from century-old Indian Head and early Lincoln cents to vintage silver dimes and quarters and older paper money—into circulation around the US in The ...

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April 10, 2019

The U.S. Mint is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing mission by issuing a series of commemorative coins in silver, gold, and silver clad. The Apollo 11 50th
Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program marks one of the most ground-breaking events in American histor...

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April 09, 2019

The US Mint is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing by issuing a special two-coin half dollar proof set that commemorates both the space program and President John F. Kennedy’s commitment to bringing it to success.

One coin is a nickel-clad 2019 half dol...

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April 08, 2019

The 2019 United States Mint Proof Set® went on sale this March. It features 10 proof coins encased in two clear plastic cases in a sleeve depicting the Washington Monument at sunrise on its cover and photos of the America the Beautiful landmarks that appear on the quarters inside on the back. Read More

April 05, 2019

This year’s theme for National Coin Week is "Discover the Past, Envision the Future."
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, and mankind’s first steps on the moon. This year’s annual celebration of numismatics, sponsored by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) foc...

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