“Stolen”-1853 $20 USAOG 900-Thousandths PCGS MS64-Denver Coin Show
Date: 10/1/20
Offense: Theft
Location of offense: Denver, CO
Investigating Agency: Denver Police Dept.
Details:
The coin pictured below was stolen from a dealers table at the Denver Coin Show. The suspect was a white male who identified himself as Steve Dupont and gave an Englewood, CO address.
Anyone with information contact:
Doug Davis
817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
Whitman Publishing Releases Expanded 4th Edition of “Cash In Your Coins: Selling the Rare Coins You’ve Inherited”
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing is releasing a larger, updated new edition of Beth Deisher’s Cash In Your Coins: Selling the Rare Coins You’ve Inherited. The 336-page fourth edition will debut in October 2020. It will be available online (including at Whitman.com) and from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide for $19.95.
Cash In Your Coins tells readers who have inherited a numismatic collection how rare their coins are, how to value them, and how to sell or donate if they decide to liquidate all or part of an estate. Author Beth Deisher, an award-winning journalist and retired editor of Coin World, draws on more than 35 years of experience helping people understand and collect coins, paper currency, medals, and tokens.
“I wrote Cash In Your Coins to inform and protect the millions of Americans who already collect coins, and those who will someday inherit their collections,” Deisher said.
The revised fourth edition of Cash In Your Coins has 32 more pages than the third edition. New features include an in-depth illustrated chapter on the increasingly deceptive counterfeit coins emerging from China. This is an area of expertise for Deisher. After retiring from Coin World she served as director of anti-counterfeiting for the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation. The advice she shares is valuable for anyone unfamiliar with coins—and even for longtime hobbyists. This eye-opening chapter will help collectors’ heirs identify risks and avoid mistakes.
To help family members navigate the often-confusing world of inheritance, Deisher has updated the sections on state and federal taxes, trades, and exchanges. Current information is crucial in making wise decisions in declaring values, organizing tax-exempt charitable donations, figuring capital gains and losses, establishing trusts, reporting transactions, and similar activities. Many numismatists who have collected for decades are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of these topics. The chapters on appraisals and taxes should be read by hobbyists and their heirs alike.
Other guidance covers how to create an inventory, manage an independent appraisal, find a trustworthy coin dealer, communicate with potential buyers, and fairly divide a numismatic estate.
The book includes photographs and specifications of every U.S. coin type, including modern issues of the United States Mint; a bibliography for further research; and expanded bullion-value charts.
Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker said, “Since the beginning of 2020 we’ve seen evidence that more and more Americans are turning to popular classic hobbies like coin collecting. Demand for guide books and coin albums has increased. It’s important for collectors to have a copy of Cash In Your Coins in their bank box or safe so their heirs can appreciate and benefit from their years of wise collecting.”
By Beth Deisher; foreword by Q. David Bowers
ISBN 0794848326
Softcover, 6 x 9 inches
336 pages
Full color
Retail $19.95 U.S.
The Royal Mint launches the World’s First James Bond bullion bar
The Royal Mint is launching the world’s first James Bond bullion bar, available in gold and silver. Bringing together the allure of precious metals and The Royal Mint’s unrivalled design capabilities, the James Bond bullion bars feature all 25 official James Bond film titles including the latest film, No Time To Die™.
Available in 999.9 fine gold and 999.9 silver, each bullion bar features a unique design – making it a collectable item as well as an investment option. The iconic 007 emblem sits at the centre of the bars, as well as featuring all 25 titles of the Bond movies in the background. All precious metal bars bear the 2020 date – the year the 25th James Bond film is released.
Andrew Dickey, Divisional Director of Precious Metals Division at The Royal Mint said, “As a leader in precious metals, The Royal Mint’s bullion range is recognised by investors across the globe and admired for the standards of quality and accuracy that you’d expect from a world-leading mint. The latest addition is the world’s first James Bond bar available in both gold and silver – something we are all very excited to be launching.
“From Goldfinger to GoldenEye, gold has been featured heavily in the James Bond films, and we feel the popularity of the franchise, combined with the appeal of gold, will be a big hit with our customers.”
Andy continues, “Gold is regarded as a safe haven asset, and has increased in popularity this year as it has become more accessible. The James Bond precious metal bar, available in gold and silver, is the perfect way to celebrate the British icon that is James Bond.”
The launch of the James Bond precious metal bar follows on from the popular commemorative coin range that launched earlier this year, featuring three coin designs which, when placed together, reveal the famous 007 motif.
The James Bond precious metal bar is available in One Ounce Gold, One Ounce Silver and the heaviest in the James Bond range the Ten-Ounce Silver bar. To view the full James Bond precious metal bar collection visit www.royalmint.com/JamesBond
The Royal Mint has been synonymous with precious metals for over 1,100 years and is the trusted home of gold in the UK. They are the primary producer of bullion coins and bars in Britain, as well as offering digital investment opportunities and safe storage, combining a flair for design with expertise in metalwork. The form has evolved from coin to bar to digital asset, including Digi Gold and physically backed, exchange-traded commodities, yet the value and appeal has been consistent.
| Precious Metal Bar Description | James Bond Bar Minted Silver 10oz | James Bond Bar Minted Silver 1oz | James Bond Bar Minted Gold 1oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy | 999.9 Ag | 999.9 Ag | 999.9 Au Fine Gold |
| Production Standard | Bullion | Bullion | Bullion |
| Weight | 10 oz | 1 oz | 1 oz |
| Size | 90.02mm x 51.92mm x 4.76r | 28.98mm x 49.96mm x 5.59r | 49.96mm x 28.98mm |
| Thickness | 6.44mm | 2.20mm | 1.67mm |
| Obverse Designer | The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Reverse Designer | The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Additional Features | – | – | Bars individually numbered |
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- One ounce silver
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- One ounce gold
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- Ten ounce silver
Texas Bullion Depository Security Officials Learn About Numismatic Fakes
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation and U.S. Treasury OIG conduct educational seminar
(Leander, Texas) October 2, 2020 – The opening of the Texas Bullion Depository in the Austin suburb of Leander earlier this year has provided opportunities for investors to safely secure their precious metal coins and ingots but also raised potential problems of storing counterfeit items.
Representatives of the nonprofit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEFonline.org) and the United States Treasury Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently conducted an educational seminar at the depository for more than a dozen of the agency’s security staff and law enforcement officers from across Texas.
“The depository’s security force for the depository is composed of state-commissioned peace officers from the Texas State Comptroller’s office, the state agency responsible for oversight of the depository. Due to their lack of experience in numismatics, the Comptroller’s office reached out to ACEF for training after seeing an increase in counterfeits being shipped to the facility,” said Doug Davis, Director of the ACEF Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force.
Doug Davis setting up counterfeits display
“We provided the attendees with the basic knowledge, tools, and resources to effectively investigate numismatic crimes related to counterfeit coinage and precious metals. One highlight of the seminar was a hands-on examination of a large display of seized counterfeit coins and ingots,” explained Davis.
The Texas Bullion Depository is the first state-administered depository established in the United States and is the only public depository with its own police force. The facility in Leander, Texas opened in February 2020 with vaults capable of holding 41 million ounces of silver and 120,000 ounces of gold.
OIG Senior Special Agent Chris Hersey
The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation and the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force are supported entirely by donations. The ACEF is a 501(c)(3) corporation and all donations to ACEF are tax deductible.
For additional information or to donate, contact the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation at 28441 Rancho California Road, Suite 106, Temecula, CA 92590. The phone number is 951-587-8300. Or visit the web site at www.ACEFonline.org.
United States Mint Unveils New American Eagle Gold and Silver Coin Reverse Designs
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) today unveiled new reverse (tails) designs for bullion and collectible versions of American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins. 2021 marks the 35th Anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program, and the new designs will begin appearing on these coins in midyear 2021.
“These beautiful designs build on the United States Mint’s heritage of artistic excellence and fortify the American Eagle Coin Program’s status as an icon in the numismatic and art worlds,” said Mint Director David J. Ryder.
Redesigned American Eagle Gold Reverse
The design depicts a portrait of an eagle. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “50 DOLLARS,” and “1 OZ. FINE GOLD.” Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Jennie Norris created the design that was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon.
Ms. Norris, a former volunteer raptor handler, drew inspiration for her design from her deep connection with wildlife, noting that, “The American Eagle is such a noble bird. I was hoping to capture the intensity of his stare through the close cropping. His gaze speaks of pride and wisdom passed down through generations of time.”
Redesigned American Eagle Silver Reverse
The design depicts a single eagle coming in for a landing, carrying an oak branch as if to add it to a nest. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.” AIP designer Emily Damstra created the design, which was sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Michael Gaudioso.
Reflecting on her design, Ms. Damstra commented: “My inspiration for this design grew from a desire to show our national bird—with all of the values it embodies—in a unique way that could also convey traits such as diligence, cooperation, care, and protection.”
The obverses (heads) of the redesigned American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins will continue to bear versions of the historic designs that have been featured on these coins for more than three decades. The gold coin obverse will display a refreshed depiction of the 1907 design by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, while the obverse of the silver coin will display a refreshed depiction of the 1916 “Walking Liberty” design by famed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman.
The San Francisco-minted 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (20EM) and the West Point-minted 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin (20EH) will be the last issues of these coins featuring the current design.
The 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (20EM) bearing San Francisco’s S mint mark will go on sale October 13, 2020, and the 2020 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin (20EH) on November 19, 2020. To sign up for Remind Me alerts, visit:
- https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2020-one-ounce-silver-proof-coin-20EM.html (20EM)
- https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-eagle-2020-one-ounce-gold-uncirculated-coin-20EH.html (20EH)
To reduce the risk of employee exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace, the Mint’s sales centers are closed until further notice. Additionally, due to operational adjustments in response to COVID-19, our customer service representatives are available to assist with any questions you may have, but are unable to accept credit card information or place your order over the phone. Please use our website for all order placements at this time.
The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
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