Coin News Daily for August 4, 2008

By CoinLink on Monday, August 4, 2008
Filed Under: Brief Notes, US Coins

Additional Coin Collecting News from across the web presented by CoinLink

Gold Coins Lose Shine in 21st Century Gold Rush

Gold coins “stuck in the Seventies” claims gold-trading website BullionVault.com (http://www.bullionvault.com) as private investment in gold surges. Gold is considered a ’safe’ and therefore popular investment in times of economic turmoil. The UK’s currently turbulent economic climate has caused a surge in private investment in gold.
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Special Krugerrands mark the park’s 110th birthday

It is not everyday that a silver medallion is tossed into a river intentionally. Sydney Soundy, chief operating officer of SANParks, performed this symbolic gesture as part of the festivities of the Kruger National Park’s (KNP) 110th birthday celebrations.
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Central States Gives $50,000 to ANA

Central States Numismatic Society has presented a $50,000 gift to the American Numismatic Association to defray the expenses of this year’s ANA Summer Seminar
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Mark Salzberg Receives Abe Kosoff Founders Award from PNG

The Professional Numismatist Guild (PNG) presented the Abe Kosoff Founders Award to NGC Chairman Mark Salzberg at its annual awards banquet. The award is presented to a PNG member who has made a significant contribution to the Guild or to the numismatic fraternity in general the past year.
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Latest Edition of Mint Error News Magazine Available

The latest edition of Mint Error News Magazine, issue #24, is now available for viewing and download. The quarterly magazine is published by Mike Byers and is one of the best resources for collectors who want to know the very latest mint error coin news.
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