Archive for April, 2009
2009 UK Countdown to London 2012 £5 Coins Launched by British Royal Mint
In 2012, London will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the most prestigious sporting events in the world. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the Royal Mint was joined by Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE to launch the first Countdown Coin, a special £5 coin counting down three years to the exciting event. Rebecca comments: […]
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under Coin Collecting News.
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Gold Dips Below $900
Gold, platinum and silver retreated Thursday following yesterday’s only gain for the metals on the week. Gold wobbled below $900 to close out April with a 3.7 percent loss and a second straight monthly decline. Silver fell and finished 5.1 percent lower on the month. Platinum declined 2.0 percent in April, and marked […]
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under Coin Collecting News.
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Numismatic News Headlines - Apr 30
Four numismatic news or coin blog articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend coin collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content. Here are today’s articles:Mint says law won’t allow Niagara Falls on new quarter seriesMaki Becker | The Buffalo […]
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under Coin Collecting News.
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