DGSE Announces That Don Ketterling has been appointed as President and CEO of Superior Galleries, Inc.
DGSE Companies, Inc
DGSE Companies, Inc. today announced that Don Ketterling will become President and Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned subsidiary Superior Galleries, Inc. Superior Galleries, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest rare coin auction companies in America. Mr. Ketterling brings a wealth of experience to the position at Superior Galleries. He has been involved in the rare coin business as a collector and professional since the 1950’s. His background includes serving as Vice President of Gold & Silver Emporium, a major California retail rare coin marketing company, during its fastest growth periods and later served as Director of Numismatics for Goldline International. As Vice President of the rare coin wholesale firm, Certified Assets Management,
[ Read Full Article]

NGC Debuts Scratch-Resistant EdgeView Holder at FUN Show
NGC
NGC will debut its Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® holder at the Florida United Numismatists’ Show in Orlando, Florida. This new durable holder will be used for services provided during the convention, including all on-site grading and show reholders offered January 7-9, 2009. The Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® holder components are coated with a clear UV-cured hardcoat, creating an invisible layer which significantly increases surface resistance to scratching and abrasion.
[ Read Full Article]

Goldline International, Inc. Acquired By CIVC Partners And Key Management
BusinessWire
CIVC Partners, a Chicago based private investment firm, joined with management to acquire Goldline International, Inc. and its subsidiary, Goldline Precious Metals, in a transaction worth over $50,000,000. Goldline helps investors and collectors throughout the United States acquire precious metals, rare coins and other numismatics. As part of the transaction, key management increased their equity ownership in the Company. CIVC’s investment will provide additional resources for the continued expansion of the Company, while preserving the superior levels of service that Goldline clients have come to expect.
[ Read Full Article]

“Lincoln’s Legacy: A Nation United” Chosen as Theme for 2009 National Coin Week
American Numismatic Association
:Lincoln’s Legacy: A Nation United” has been chosen as the theme of the 86th annual National Coin Week, April 19-25. The theme, provided by Ryan Berman of Baltimore, will help the American Numismatic Association and collectors everywhere celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, and his impact on history and numismatics. For his winning entry, Berman receives a 50 cent Fractional Currency note featuring Lincoln.
[ Read Full Article]

Lincoln presidential medal is something of a mystery
By Paul Gilkes for COIN WORLD
No mention is found in U.S. Mint records as to why dies were cut and who ordered them for the production of a presidential medal for Abraham Lincoln’s second term, according to author R.W. Julian in Medals of the United States: The First Century 1792-1892. The medal is identified in Julian’s reference as PR-12. Bronze copies of the medal are still being offered for sale by the U.S. Mint, in 3-inch and 1.3125-inch versions. It was designed and engraved by U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan.
[ Read Full Article]

Busy Schedule for U.S. Mint in 2009
by Susan Headley – About.com
The U.S. Mint has a busy year planned for coin collectors in 2009! We will have a record number of new U.S. coins going into circulation this year, including the four new Lincoln Cent designs, four Presidential Dollars, the newly-redesigned Sacagawea Dollar (Agriculture) reverse, and six Territory Quarters. This is in addition to the standard nickels, dimes, and half dollars the Mint produces. The 2009 Uncirculated Mint Set will contain a whopping 36 coins!
[ Read Full Article]

Related posts:

1. Coin News Daily January 21, 2009
2. Coin News Daily January 15, 2009
3. Coin News Daily January 28, 2009
4. Coin News Daily January 13, 2009
5. Coin News Daily January 26, 2009
6. Coin News Daily December 31, 2009
7. Coin News Daily June 29, 2009
8. Coin News Daily March 26, 2009
9. Coin News Daily March 31, 2009
10. Coin News Daily May 12, 2009