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February 15th, 2010 — Coin Series
Last week on February 11, 2010, the US Mint began selling the 2010 Presidential Dollar Proof Set. This set represents the first availability of this year's Presidential Dollar coins including the Abraham Lincoln Dollar.
The sets contain four proof coins featuring Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Abraham Lincoln. The reverse design of each coin features the Statue of Liberty. Each coin still features edge lettering with "E Pluribus Unum" and the date and mint mark. The motto "In God We Trust", which appeared on the edge from 2007 to 2008, is now on the obverse.
The sets are priced at $15.95 each. It's usually a much better deal to wait for the full 2010 Proof Set, which contains all of the proof issues for the year, but I decided to order the separate Presidential Dollar Set. I want to get a look at these early this year!
January 6th, 2010 — Coin Series
This year a new quarter series will begin featuring National Parks and other federally protected or managed National Sites. A quarter will be issued for a site in each state, territory, and the District of Columbia. As with the prior quarter series, the United States Mint plans a variety of collectible products for America the Beautiful Quarters.
The US Mint will offer numismatic bags and rolls containing the quarters. These are the same quarters that are struck for circulation, but they are specially packaged and sold at a premium. The US Mint is expected to offer 100-coin and 1000-coin bags from the Philadelphia or Denver Mint and a two roll set containing one roll from each facility.
The US Mint will issue separate America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Sets in regular clad and 90% proof versions. Although these coins are included in the complete annual sets, the Mint has produced separate sets containing only the quarters.
Missing from the current line up are First Day Covers for America the Beautiful Quarters. These products were offered for the prior State Quarters and DC & US Territories Quarters. No confirmation on whether the product has been discontinued or if they will be added to the schedule later.
Finally, a program of America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins will be produced. These won't be sold directly by the US Mint, but will be offered as bullion coins through bullion dealers. The coins will contain 5 ounces of silver and have designs which are an exact duplicate of the quarter.
January 5th, 2010 — Coin Series
The second commemorative coin program of 2010 will be issued for American Veterans who became disabled for life. Their enormous personal sacrifices made for their country will be honored with a silver dollar commemorative coin.
The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar has an obverse design which features the legs and boots of three veterans. One is noticeably on crutches. An inscription above reads "They Stood Up for Us". The reverse of the coin features a wreath of oak leaves and branches with a forget me not flower at the base. The central inscription reads "Take this moment to honor our disabled defenders of freedom."
The 90% silver dollar coins will be issued in a maximum quantity of 350,000. A surcharge added to the cost of the coins will be for the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington DC. The coins are expected to go on sale at the US Min in February 2010.
January 4th, 2010 — Coin Series
This year the United States Mint will have two different commemorative coin programs. One of them will celebrate the centennial of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. A silver dollar will be issued with a maximum mintage of 350,000 coins.
The 2010 Boy Scouts Centennial Silver Dollar features an obverse design of three scouts saluting. This includes one cub scout, one boy scout, and one female venturer. The inclusion of the female has frankly caused confusion for many people at first glance since the topic of the coin is the Boy Scouts. The female is part of the venturing program, which allows both males and females to join. The reverse of the coin features the universal logo of the Boy Scouts of America.
The coins will be minted in proof and uncirculated with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The maximum mintage is 350,000 coins. The expected release date is March 2010.
December 28th, 2009 — Coin Series
The United States Mint has released the designs for the upcoming 2010 First Spouse Gold Coins. These issues will cover the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Presidencies of the United States. The coins will feature three First Ladies and one of the "Liberty" designs issued for James Buchanan who did not marry.
The three spouse coins feature a portrait of the First Lady on the obverse paired with a reverse design featuring a scene or image emblematic of their lives or work.
Abigail Fillmore First Spouse Coin
13th Presidency
1850-1853
The Abigail Fillmore gold coin reverse features an image of her shelving books in the White House Library. She had purchased the first volumes for the White House collection with an appropriation received from Congress. Designer of the obverse was Phebe Hemphill with the reverse by Susan Gamble.
Jane Pierce First Spouse Coin
14th Presidency
1853-1857
The Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coin features an image of the First Lady watching Senate debates within the US Capitol Building. She is known to have sat to listen to the heated debates on the topic of slavery. The obverse and reverse designs are by Donna Weaver.
James Buchanan's Liberty Gold Coin
15th Presidency
1857-1861
The James Buchanan's Liberty coin features the image of Liberty used for the Liberty Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle, originally designed by Christian Gobrecht. This represents the fourth coin in the Liberty sub set of coins, issued for Presidents who served without a spouse. The reverse features a young James Buchanan working as a bookkeeper in the family store. This was designed by David Westwood.
Mary Todd Lincoln First Spouse Coin
16th Presidency
1861-1865
The final First Spouse release for the year 2010 will feature Mary Todd Lincoln. This is expected to be a popular issue, as she was the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, a figure popular in history and numismatics. The reverse depicts the First Lady visiting some wounded Union soldiers bringing flowers and books. This was designed by Joel Iskowitz. The obverse was designed by Phebe Hemphill.
