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Cerulean
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/11/2008 : 10:48:27
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For those of you who frequntly buy from the Mint, here's the scoop:
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Fractional gold and platinum bullion, coin and die sets, state quarter first day covers, and collectible spoons are getting the axe. The impetus is low demand for these items, and increased pressure on the Mint to simplify its catalog (and thus overhead costs).
Watch for any discounted bargains in their upcoming shelf clearing sale.
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Ardent Listener
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 11/11/2008 : 14:00:03
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| I could maybe understand the rest, but fractional gold and platinum bullion?!!!! Last I heard the mint couldn't keep up with demand for them. |
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killerken53
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 11/11/2008 : 14:29:30
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| As I read it, they are only discontinuing "numismatistic" fractional gold and platinum coinage. These are the coins sold as "proof" and "uncirculated" by the mint. The regular "bullion grade" fractionals should continue to be avalible. |
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2008 : 22:38:38
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| I think this is a good slash. I believe it will make numismatics better the mint has become like the post office |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2008 : 23:47:57
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Yeah.. almost like the commemorative half programs of the 30's.  |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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US Mint discontinues 60% of product catalog
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