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Last updated: 2013 January 7.

2011

January 3

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 American Eagle 1-ounce silver and gold bullion coins. [150.5] [319.58]

January 5

• (to January 9) In Tampa, Florida, Heritage Numismatic Auctions conducts coin auctions at the FUN convention. Some highlights:
  • USA 1907 Indian Head, Rolled Edge gold $10, PR-67 NGC: $2,185,000;
  • USA 1909-O Indian Head gold $5, MS-66 PCGS: $690,000;
  • USA 1795 Liberty Cap, Reeded Edge cent, Fine Details NGC: $431,250;
  • USA 1804 Draped Bust 25-cent, MS-65 NGC: $345,000;
  • USA 1799 Draped Bust dollar, MS-66 PCGS: $299,000;
  • USA 1795 Capped Bust, Small Eagle gold $5, MS-65 Prooflike NGC: $345,000;
  • USA 1933 Indian Head $10, MS-65 NGC: $359,375;
  • USA 1854-O Coronet gold $20, AU-55 PCGS: $460,000;
  • USA 1795 Capped Bust, Small Eagle gold $10, 13 leaves, MS-64 NGC: $322,000.
  [154.60]
• The US Mint begins sales of the 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters three-coin set featuring Yellowstone National Park. The set contains two uncirculated quarter dollars from Philadelphia and Denver Mints, and a Proof coin from the San Francisco Mint. Issue price is $13.95. [170.50]

January

• Heritage Numismatic Auctions conducts a coin auction at the NYINC show. Some highlights:
  • USA 1864 $20 PR-65 Ultra Cameo NGC: $359,375;
  • USA 1823 $5 MS-65 NGC: $299,000;
  • USA 1911-D $5 MS-65+ PCGS: $299,000;
  • USA 1887 $20 PR-67+ Cameo NGC: $402,500.
  [154.5]

January 9

• US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns. [151.1]

January 11

• The US Mint begins sales of 14-coin 2011 Proof sets. Issue price is $31.95. [152.5] [153.4]

January 22

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Gettysburg National Military Park quarter dollar. [187.46]

January 24

• The US Mint releases the 2011 Gettysburg National Memorial Park quarter dollar to circulation. [154.58]

January 25

• The US Mint launches the 2011 America the Beautiful - Gettysburg National Military Park quarter dollar coin. [153.18] [154.4]
• The US Mint begins sales of 14-coin 2011 Silver Proof sets. Issue price is $67.95. [152.5] [153.4] [154.4] [170.10]
• The US Mint launches the 2011 Gettysburg National Military Park quarter dollar in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. [183.4]

January 26

• Representative Robert Latta of Ohio introduces H.R. 497 "Ronald Reagan Commemorative Coin Act of 2011", seeking gold $5 coins and silver dollar coins struck dated 2017 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's birthday in 2011. [185.5]

January 30

• (to February 1) Ira & Larry Goldberg conduct coin auctions in Los Angeles, California. Some highlights:
  • 1796 Draped Bust half dollar, Small Eagle, 16 Stars, MS-64 PCGS: $345,000;
  • 1839-O Capped Bust half dollar, PR-65 NGC: $264,000,
  [185.92]

January 31

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 U.S. Army gold $5 (Proof $449.95, Uncirculated $439.95), silver dollars (Proof $54.95, Uncirculated $49.95), and copper-nickel clad half dollars (Proof $17.95, Uncirculated $15.95). [183.1] [188.18]

February 8

• The US Mint begins sales of 28-coin 2011 Uncirculated sets. Issue price is $31.95. [152.5] [153.4] [154.58] [185.5]

February 17

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Andrew Johnson Presidential dollar in Greeneville, Tennessee, and releases the coin to circulation. This is the 17th coin in the Presidential dollar series. [183.5] [185.66] [187.31]
  
  

February 22

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Presidential $1 Coin Proof set. Issue price is $19.95. [187.78]

February 25

• The US Mint begins sales of the Proof and Uncirculated 2011 Medal of Honor gold $5 and silver dollar coins. Mintage limits are 100,000 $5 coins and 500,000 dollars. Issue prices are $449.95 (Proof $5), $439.95 (Uncirculated $5), $54.95 (Proof $1), $49.95 (Uncirculated $1). [187.4] [194.4]

March 2

• Representative Steve Womack of Arkansas introduces H.R. 886, the U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, in the House of Representatives, calling for production of gold $5, silver $1, and clad half dollar coins commemorating the United States Marshals Service. [200.5] [319.28]
• Senatora Mark L. Pryor and John Boozman of Arkansas introduce S. 431 calling for 2015-dated gold $5 coins, silver dollars, and copper-nickel clad half dollars commemorating the United States Marshals Service. [200.5]

March 15

• Representative Ron Paul of Texas introduces H.R. 1098 the "Free Competition in Currency Act of 2011" in the US House of Representatives, seeking to repeal the legal tender laws, prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and repeal superfluous sections of the law related to coinage. [194.5]

March 18

• Bernard von NotHaus, creator of the Liberty Dollar silver pieces, is found guilty in federal court in North Carolina of making counterfeit coins, and intent to defraud. [194.1]

March 25

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Native American dollar in Plymouth, Massachusetts. [152.4] [170.38] [184.58] [197.58]

March 28

• The US Mint releases 2011-P and 2011-D Native American, 1621 Wampanoag Treaty, dollars at $39.95 in specially wrapped rolls of $25 plus shipping, or in boxes of 250 coins for $250 with free shipping. [197.58]

April 4

• The US Mint releases the 2011 Glacier National Park quarter dollar to circulation. [154.58] [195.10] [200.10]

April 13

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Glacier National Park quarter dollar in Columbia Falls, Montana. [195.10] [200.36]

April 15

• Representative John Kline of Minnesota introduces H.R. 1621 "Marine Corps Aviation Centennial Coin Act" in the House of Representatives, seeking issue of gold $10 coins dated 2015. [365.5]

April 19

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated 10-coin set. Price is US$21.95. [198.22]

April 21

• The US Mint begins sales of Proof 2011-W American Eagle gold coins, in sizes of tenth-ounce, quarter-ounce, half-ounce, 1-ounce, and four-coin set. [200.4] [319.4]

April 25

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Gettysburg National Military Park America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion coin. [197.4] [201.4]
• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Glacier National Park America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion coin. [197.4] [201.4]

April 28

• The US Mint begins sales of the Uncirculated 2010-P 5-ounce 0.999 fine silver America the Beautiful Arkansas Hot Springs National Park quarter dollar bullion coins. Issue price is $279.95. Mintage limit is 27,000 coins. [198.4] [201.1] [365.4] [228.5]

May 5

• The US Mint begins sales of the Uncirculated 2011-W American Eagle 1-ounce gold $50 coins. [201.10]
• Representative David McKinley of West Virginia introduces H.R. 1736 in the House of Representatives calling for commemorative silver dollar coins to be produced in 2014 marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Mother's Day. [204.5]
• Senator John D. Rockefeller of West Virginia introduces S. 889 in the US Senate calling for commemorative silver dollar coins to be produced in 2014 marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Mother's Day. [204.5]

May 17

• The US Mint begins sales of Uncirculated 2010-P Yellowstone National Park 5-ounce silver quarter dollars. Mintage limit is 27,000; issue price is $279.95. [204.5] [212.28] [228.5]

May 19

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Ulysses S. Grant Presidential dollar in Saint Louis, Illinois, and releases the coin to circulation. [195.10] [365.5] [204.56] [228.60]

May 23

• The US Mint begins sales of 2011 Olympic National Park 5-ounce silver bullion coins. [212.28] [228.5]

May 26

• The US Mint begins sales of the Proof 2011-W American Eagle 1-ounce 0.9995 fine platinum $100 coin. The coin's theme is "To Insure Domestic Tranquility", and was designed by Koel Iskowitz. Issue price is $2092; mintage is limited to 15,000 coins. [227.58]

May 29

• (to May 30) in Long Beach, California, Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers conduct the Pre-Long Beach Auction. Some highlights:
  • US 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, AU-58 PCGS: US$575,000;
  • US 1792 silver half disme, reeded edge, AU-55 PCGS: US$149,500;
  • US 1795 Flowing Hair dollar, 3 leaves, MS-64 NGC: US$155,250;
  • US 1798 Draped Bust dollar, 13 stars, small eagle, AU-58 PCGS: US$356,500.
  [228.65] [229.38]

May 31

• The US Mint begins sales of 2011 American Eagle 1-ounce silver bullion coins to authorized purchasers. [227.1]

June 2

• At the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Heritage sells at auction a 1795 Flowing Hair silver dollar graded MS-65 for $253,000. [229.38]

June 3

• Representative Peter Roskam of Illinois introduces H.R. 2139 "Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act" in the House of Representatives, seeking authorization for minting 2017-dated silver dollars. [241.91]

June 9

• The US Mint begins sales of the Uncirculated 2010-P Yosemite National Park 5-ounce silver quarter dollar. Issue price is $279.95; mintage limit 27,000. [228.5] [229.5]

June 13

• The US Mint releases the 2011 Olympic National Park quarter dollar to circulation. [154.58] [195.10] [227.78]
• Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa introduces S. 1181 "National Future Farmers of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2011" in the US Senate, seeking authorization for minting gold and silver commemorative coins. [241.91]

June 14

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Olympic National Park quarter dollar in Port Angeles, Washington. [195.10]

June 20

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Vicksburg National Military Park 5-ounce silver bullion coins. [240.4]

June 23

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Julia Grant First Spouse half-ounce gold coin. [228.56]

June 30

• The US Mint begins sales of the Proof 2011-W American Eagle 1-ounce silver dollar. [228.56] [229.4] [319.4]

July 7

• Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri introduces H.R. 2453 seeking the issuance of gold $5 coins, and silver $1 coins honoring Samuel Clemens AKA Mark Twain. [263.10] [363.78]

July 14

• Representative Richard Hanna of New York introduces H.R. 2527 the "National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act" in the House of Representatives, seeking authorization to strike 2015-dated gold $5, silver dollar, and copper-nickel half dollar coins commemorating the National Baseball Hall of Fame. [242.10] [298.22]

July 19

• Representative Jackie Speier of California introduces H.R. 2593 the "Wasteful Presidential Coin Act of 2011" in the House of Representatives, seeking limits on production of Presidential dollar coins. [254.10] [255.56]
• Senator David Vitter of Louisiana introduces S. 1385 the "Wasteful Presidential Coin Act of 2011" in the US Senate, seeking limits on production of Presidential dollar coins. [254.10] [255.56]

July 20

• A 10-member jury unanimously decides that ten 1933 Saint-Gaudens gold double eagles found by Joan Switt Langbord in 2003 are the property of the US government. [253.72]

July 25

• Representative Jared Polis of Colorado introduces H.R. 2635 "Cutting Out Inefficient and Needless Spending Act of 2011 in the House of Representatives, which would call for the Treasury to cease production of Presidential dollar coins when surplus coins exsceed reasonable needs for one year. [255.4]

August 1

• Representative Carolyn Maloney of New York introduces H.R. 2760 in the House of Representatives, seeking to reduce the stockpile of Presidential dollars, reduce the quantity issued, and improve the minting and issuing of coins. [255.56]
• Representative Adam Smith of Washington introduces H.R. 2778 "The Dollars and Sense Act of 2011" in the House of Representatives, seeking reduce surplus of dollar coins, while producing new coins to meet collector demand, and reduce number of presidents honored each year from 4 to 2. [255.56]
• Representative Kevin Yoder of Kansas introduces H.R. 2789 "Prevention of Wasteful and Unneeded Coins Act of 2011" in the House of Representatives, seeking an end of production of dollar coins for 15 years or until the demand for dollar coins exceeds the amount held in reserve. [255.5]

August 11

• (to August 12) In Chicago, Illinois, Heritage Auctions conducts its Signature US Coins and Platinum Auctions. Some highlights:
  • 1855-S Indian Head gold $3, PR-64 Cameo NGC: US$1,322,500;
  • 1893-S Morgan dollar, MS-67: $546,250.
  [264.58] [266.25]

August 16

• (to August 20) ANA World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois, Stack's Bowers Galleries coin auction. Some highlights:
  • 1975 10-cent, no "S", Proof-68 PCGS: US$349,600;
  • 1875 $10, AU-53+ PCGS: US$345,000;
  • 1896 Silver Certificates, three uncut sheets of first $1, $2, and $5: US$1,265,000, highest paid for single US currency lot at auction.
  [266.2]

August 17

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential dollar coin in Fremont, Ohio, and releases the coin to circulation. [228.56] [229.10] [255.4] [263.62] [266.78]

August 18

• The US Mint announces it has awarded a contract to Concurrent Technologies to research alternative metals of for US coinage. [266.5]
• Stack's Bowers Galleries conducts Rarities Night auction. 1975 10-cent, no "S", Proof-68 PCGS: US$349,600. [267.1]

August 29

• The US Mint releases the 2011 Vicksburg National Military Park quarter dollar to circulation. [154.58] [228.56] [242.20] [267.5]

August 30

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Vicksburg National Military Park quarter dollar in Vicksburg, Mississippi. [242.20] [266.18] [267.5]

September 1

• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Lucy Hayes First Spouse half-ounce gold coin. [228.56]

September 20

• Representative Robert Wittman of Virginia introduces H.R. 2968 "James Monroe Commemorative Coin Act" in the House of Representatives, seeking $50 gold coins, silver dollars, and copper-nickel half dollars honoring President James Monroe in 2016. [287.10] [298.22]
• Representative David Schweikert of Arizona introduces H.R. 2977 "Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act" in the House of Representatives, seeking a transition from a dollar bill to a dollar coin. [287.4]

September 23

• Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts introduces S. 1624 the Currency Efficiency Act of 2011, seeking suspension of the Presidential dollar coin program when there is a surplus. [290.4]

October 13

• Representative Robert Brady of Pennsylvania introduces H.R. 3180 the "U.S.S. Cruiser Olympia Commemorative Coin Act" in the House of Representatives, seeking 2016 silver dollars to honor the world's oldest steel warship afloat, the USS Olympia. [298.22]
• Representative Robert J. Dold of Illinois introduces H.R. 3187 in the House of Representatives calling for production of silver dollars dated 2014 in honor of the March of Dimes program. [306.5]
• (to October 16) At the ANA convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Heritage conducts the U.S. Coins Signature Auction. Some highlights:
  • 1854-O $20, AU-55 PCGS: $431,250;
  • 1864 $20, PR-65 Ultra Cameo NGC: $345,000.
  [292.18]

October 26

• The House of Representatives passes the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act. [298.22]

October 27

• The US Mint begins sales of the five-coin 2011 American Eagle 25th Anniversary Silver Coin set, containing one Proof 2011-W coin, one Reverse Proof 2011-P coin, one Uncirculated 2011-S coin, one Uncirculated 2011-W coin, and one 2011 bullion coin. Mintage limit is 100,000, issue price is $299.95. All sets sell out within 5 hours. [292.3] [293.1] [295.1] [370.14]

November 14

• The US Mint releases the 2011 Chickasaw National Recreation Area quarter dollar to circulation. [154.58] [228.56] [242.20] [295.4] [305.42]

November 16

• The US Mint launches the 2011 Chickasaw National Recreation Area quarter dollar coin in Sulphur, Oklahoma. [242.20] [305.42]

November 17

• The US Mint launches and releases to circulation the 2011 James Garfield Presidential dollar coin in Mentor, Ohio. [228.56] [298.5] [299.50] [305.46]

November 26

• NASA's Mars rover Curiosity is launched, carrying a 1909 Lincoln cent (with V.D.B. initials). The coin is mounted as part of a calibration target to test the performance of the Mars Hand Lens imager. [351.1]

November 30

• Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduces S. 1929 in the US Senate, calling for production of up to 100,000 gold $5 coins and up to 350,000 silver dollars dated 2016 honoring Mark Twain. [306.5] [363.78]

December 1

• Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina introduces S. 1935, the March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011 in the US Senate, calling for production of up to 500,000 silver dollars dated 2014 in honor of the March of Dimes program. [306.5]
• The US Mint begins sales of the 2011 Lucretia Garfield First Spouse half-ounce gold coin. [228.56] [299.56]

December 13

• Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner announces a suspension of production of Presidential dollars for circulation, due to the surplus of coins in storage vaults. [318.44] [319.14]

December 15

• Representative Steve Stivers of Ohio introduces H.R. 3693, the "Cents and Sensibility Act", in the House of Representatives, calling for the one-cent coin to be made of steel. [319.5]
• Representative Steve Stivers of Ohio introduces H.R. 3694, the "Saving Tazpayer Expenditures by Employing Less Imported Nickel Act", in the House of Representatives, calling for the five-cent coin to be made of steel. [319.5]
• The House of Representatives votes 421-1 passing H.R. 886, the U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act. [319.28]

December

• The Philadelphia Mint begins making trial strikes of 1- and 5-cent coins in alternative metals. [326.1]

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