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We’re back with another round up of the latest coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the latest numismatic sales report for United States Mint products includes the debut numbers for the 2012 Proof Set. Also, new product releases from the Royal Canadian Mint, the last Canadian cent, 2012 Kennedy Half Dollars, the San Francisco Mint, circulation finds, 1841 quarter eagles, storing your coin collection, 1870-S $3 Gold Piece, 1792 half dime, copper conundrum, and notable auctions. On to the links…

Sales of the 2012 Proof Set debuted at 243,494 units. This slower start continues the downtrend experienced in recent years for the US Mint’s most popular annual set.

The Royal Canadian Mint has started accepting pre-orders from Masters Club members for a number of new products. A few are already indicated as “sold out”.

Information on the last cent struck by the Royal Canadian Mint for circulation. The RCM is working on some collector offerings and the last one million cents struck for circulation will be sold as collector products.

The US Mint has started accepting orders for 2012 Kennedy Half Dollars in bags and rolls. Since 2002, the denomination has not been minted for distribution to circulation.

An article from a San Francisco newspaper on the upcoming 75th anniversary of the current San Francisco Mint.

A valuable coin and bank note collection was stolen from an elderly couple following a coin show. The article includes a list of the missing items.

Dave Harper shares some recent circulation finds of 2012-dated coins.

Some dealer impressions from the ANA National Money Show recently held in Denver, highlighted by a $170,000 deal for a collection of Hobo Nickels.

Part two of a three part series on the controversy over 1841 Quarter Eagles.

Coin Collectors Blog discusses storing your coin collection covering archival safe materials and environmental factors.

FoxNews reports on a coin that is “believed to be” an 1870-S $3 Gold Piece that may fetch up to $4 million. Buyers are invited to bring an independent expert to authenticate the coin.

Some highlights from the Heritage Long Beach sale conducted May 30 to June 3 include a 1792 half disme graded PCGS VF35 and a 1907 High Relief Saint Gaudens Double Eagle graded NGC MS 67.

A market report from Numismedia examines the progress of the prices for the key date 1877 Indian Head Cent graded MS63 in Brown, Red-Brown, and Red.

Q. David Bowers responds on how buyer’s fees impact the financial rewards for diligent collectors.

And now for some notable auctions. First, a visually impressive mated pair of 1999 Lincoln Cents certified by PCGS. The first coin is struck over 50% and was struck on top of the second coin. The second coin is a broadstrike with a large indent.

Next, the 1995-1996 Atlanta Olympics Commemorative 32 Coin Set, including the proof and uncirculated gold, silver, and clad coin sin the US Mint hardwood box.

That’s it for the update. See you next time!

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