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2013 American Eagle West Point Two-Coin Silver Set

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2013 American Eagle West Point Two-Coin Silver Set

Available Today!

The American Eagle Silver Coin Program has been one of the United States Mint’s most popular programs. Following our tradition of offering special American Eagle coin sets, we are pleased to present the 2013 American Eagle West Point Two-Coin Silver Set, an exquisite collection that captures the essence and beauty of these cherished coins. This set – one American Eagle Silver Reverse Proof Coin and one enhanced American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin, both minted at the United States Mint at West Point – is a testament to the fine, exacting craftsmanship that has been a United States Mint hallmark since 1792. More details here!

 

Written by Robert L. Wilson

May 9, 2013 at 5:09 am

2013 5-Star General Commemorative Coin Program

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Douglas MacArthur. George Marshall. Dwight Eisenhower.
Henry “Hap” Arnold. Omar Bradley.

These five men served their country in the military to the highest level of achievement, earning them each the rank of 5-Star General. Their lives and legacies, as well as the time each of them spent as a student or teacher at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, is commemorated by the 2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Program. Three stunning choices are available – a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar or a clad half-dollar. All are available today individually in both proof and uncirculated qualities, or as a three-coin proof set!

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2013 America the Beautiful Quarters® Bags and Rolls | Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial

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In memory of those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 — and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among Britain, Canada and the U.S. — the United States Mint is proud to offer the 2013 America the Beautiful Quarter® featuring Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The second quarter of 2013 and the 17th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, this coin is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

May 3, 2013 at 5:03 am

Payday Money | The Past, Present, Future and Fantastical

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Federation Credit

In these ever tougher economic times, we hear lots of talk about how there are no real jobs, how its hard to make real money, whether we can expect a rise in real incomes and so on. Well, here’s a look at money that doesn’t even pretend to be real.

In the Star Trek universe, Federation credits are mentioned a few times as a unit of currency, but never actually seen. Sometimes it’s inferred that money itself is no longer used in the bright future overseen by the United Federation of Planets. On other occasions, some goods and services are said to cost a certain number of credits, while some alien planets seem to have their own monetary systems. Here’s an artist impression of what Federation currency might look like.

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2013 Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollar

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Surprise the Girl Scouts in your life with a gleaming silver dollar! The 2013 Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollar honors every girl and woman who has worn a Girl Scout uniform and is part of the legacy of building girls of courage, confidence and character. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girls Scouts of the USA. Available today in both proof and uncirculated qualities!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

May 1, 2013 at 8:01 am

2013 America the Beautiful Quarters | White Mountain National Forest Bags and Rolls

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The 2013 edition of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program honors five more of our country’s most treasured national parks and sites – the first paying tribute to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Depicting Mt. Chocorua, the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Ridge, framed by birch trees, this coin is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

February 6, 2013 at 12:25 pm

2013 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin

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A collector version of the official United States Mint American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin, the 2013 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin is here! With a frosted foreground and a West Point mint mark (W), this coin contains one ounce of .999 silver and is available today!

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Written by Robert L. Wilson

January 25, 2013 at 8:25 am

2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set

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Explore the beauty of our national sites with the 2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set.

The 2013 edition features quarters with reverse designs honoring White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire; Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio; Great Basin National Park in Nevada; Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Maryland; and Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. Each quarter bears the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Available today!

Enjoy the beauty of our national sites on our new packaging too!

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2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set

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Explore the country while starting or expanding your collection with the 2013 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set available today! Now see the beauty of our national sites on our new packaging too!

The 2013 edition features the fourth release of five quarters in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. In 2013, the sites featured are White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio, Great Basin National Park in Nevada, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Maryland and Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. Each quarter bears the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Available Today!

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2012 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set | Benjamin Harrison

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A PRESIDENTIAL SET

The third United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set released in 2012 includes an uncirculated quality Benjamin Harrison $1 Coin and a Caroline Harrison Bronze Medal – a likeness of the corresponding First Spouse Gold Coin minted in her honor. This set is available today. Order now!

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