Collector Gene Witkcowski has experienced failing health, and his grouping of scarce 1952 proof “Superbird” quarters have been consigned to Michael S. Fey, Ph.D., of Rare Coin Investments, Fey reported July 5.

“If anyone deserves the honor of being known as ‘Mr. Superbird,’ it would be Gene,” Fey wrote in a tribute to Witkcowski.

Less than a year ago, Witkcowski and Fey would drive to shows together, visit local coin stores in the greater New Jersey area and surrounding states, and talk about their favorite subject — coins.

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The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues, 1960-Date, is now available in a 13th edition from Krause Publications.

In its familiar 8-1/2 x 11 size format, this edition totals 1,032 pages of modern world bank note listings, 32 pages of helpful information on collector terms, advertisements and historical information and an eight-page color image section.

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THE PRICE OF GOLD barely moved early Monday, trading in a $1 range before rising to break $668 per ounce as the US open drew near.

“Overall trading is not that great, and I don’t see buying interest from Indonesia,” said a bullion dealer in Singapore to Reuters. “Demand from Thailand is still OK because of the Thai baht.”

“Some people are buying gold because of a slight increase in oil prices,” another told the newswire from Hong Kong, “but the market has been stuck in a range in the last couple of days.

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The United States Mint announced today that sales of 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins will begin at 12:00 noon (ET) on July 17, 2007. The 2007 coins feature the second design in the three-year series titled, “The Foundations of American Democracy,” celebrating the Executive Branch. Designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Master Designer Thomas Cleveland and engraved by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill,

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