Mark Host Coins - Coin News

US Mint releases American Buffalo Pure Gold Coins

2009-11-04T21:11:28-05:00

Read the article from the US Mint website.

This may or may not say something about the mint and it’s future plans. I see it like this; the mint released the American Eagle in Bullion form but not the collector quality proof coins, and has not released the Buffalo gold in bullion form but released it in the collector proof form in 2009.

All economics and politics aside with regard to gold reserves and Government deficits, this seems to be a sign of what the Treasury department sees as an excellent product line. They may want to build international popularity with the two most popular designs, St. Gaudens Striding Liberty and Fraser’s American Buffalo. Particularly with the Buffalo, since the St. Gaudens Eagle is widely considered a classic and timeless design.

I see a great product mix with very little dilution, a big problem in the early nineties and the last few years with high mintage figures or too many products available to collectors. I like the idea of having some choice, and love it even more when it includes the two most popular designs in American numismatic history.

Then again, the production of the Buffalo proof gold could be due to the pent up demand for collector bullion. But why only the Buffalo and not the Eagles?

Lincoln Coin & Chronicles Set Sold Out

2009-10-22T19:42:28-04:00

It took only until the weekend after the initial release on Wednesday the 14th of October, for the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set to sell out at the U.S. Mint.

The set has been widely anticipated among Mint collectors because of its iconic focal theme, Abraham Lincoln. The silver dollar commemorative, likewise, sold out fairly quickly. The Lincoln small cent proof sets are also very popular with collectors and slab collectors, dealers and investors.

The set was limited to one per household so the set could be purchased by the greatest number of people given the relatively small mintage of 50,000. They have been seen on eBay for nearly four times initial selling price, about $200 or more.

Mark Host Coins will have the sets available once they arrive in hand. Stay tuned for competitively priced Lincoln Coin & Chronicle sets.

Mint Cancels production of Proof & Burnished Eagles

2009-10-13T21:59:41-04:00

The US Mint has notified customer that it will not be filling order for 2009 silver American Eagles in proof or burnished uncirculated strikes. The mint has stated the following.

Production of the United States Mint American Eagle Silver Proof and Uncirculated Coins was suspended this year because of unprecedented demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins. All available silver bullion blanks are being allocated to the American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Program, as the United States Mint is required by Public Law 99-61 to produce these coins "in quantities sufficient to meet public demand.

The Mint has stated it will resume production in 2010.

Moved to Omaha, Nebraska

2009-07-21T14:27:35-04:00

Mark Host Coins has moved to Omaha, Nebraska. All returns, payments or inquiries should be sent to our new address in Omaha. That address will be posted in the coming week.

In the meantime all mail shall be sent to the following address:

Mark Host Coins
6450 E. Seneca Tpk
Jamesville, NY 13078

Note: Mail will be forwarded to Omaha if sent to New York. Will keep you posted.

Thanks!

Silver Commemorative eBay Clearance

2009-07-10T11:52:38-04:00

We’re selling off some of our inventory of silver commemoratives to make room for new inventory. We’re listing proof and uncirculated silver dollar commemoratives. The items include the Little Rock High School Desgregation, Jamestown 400th Anniversary, San Francisco Old Mint and the 2001 American Buffalo graded by PCGS.

Check out the rest of the clearance items as well. eBay username markhostcoins-dot-com.

2006 Legacy Collection eBay Clearance

2009-07-08T10:11:46-04:00

We have stock of the 2006 US Mint American Legacy Collection for sale on eBay. Bids starting at 99 cents!

Check out the rest of the auctions for markhostcoins-dot-com on eBay.

The Legacy collection is wildly under-priced at current eBay prices, but due to the high population numbers the 2006 set has not seen the success the 2005 and 2007 series have seen.

Despite this, the set includes two proof silver commemoratives, five silver state quarters along with the rest of the proof coins, some being silver. The amount of proof silver in the set alone is quite valuable in addition to the proof series cost well over the value being received on eBay.

No matter what! All sets of the 2006 Legacy Collection are going to be sold, at any price!

Clearance sale on eBay!

2009-07-07T19:28:00-04:00

We’re liquidating some inventory that we no longer have space for in storage. Must make way for new inventory coming in to our space.

Check out the list of auctions on eBay.

We’re selling original mint packaging, the 2006 Legacy Collection and silver/gold bullion. Check us out on eBay!

Gold, Silver Fall as Oil Retreats and Dollar Rallies

2009-07-01T12:42:38-04:00

Direct link to the article.

Are we going to see a astronomical rise in precious metals or has the time passed for this recession? This could be good news for the economy as a whole, but a missed opportunity for precious metal investors.

Perhaps, we will see an odd trend in this market cycle, with a rise in precious metals during strong economic growth? What do you think?

Shipping Estimator in the Shopping Cart

2009-05-16T10:35:49-04:00

We have added a small line below the shopping cart line items that will estimate your shipping costs. Actually, it will tell you exactly what your shipping cost will be.

Our customers have been asking for a way to estimate shipping and we receive questions frequently about this issue. You spoke, we listened!

Keep in mind, free shipping is still available for orders over $100 for a limited time.

eBay Coin Fire Sale

2009-05-05T14:45:44-04:00

We’re auctioning off items starting at $0.99 with no reserves on bidding at markhostcoin-dot-com eBay username. All items must go!

Check out all of the coin items on ebay at http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/markhostcoins-dot-com.

We will be selling mostly proof coins made from silver, copper, nickel and the new manganese dollars. Keep an eye out for the silver as it has been selling for below it’s value in weight of silver.

Keep in mind that we will be posting more items to eBay every day of the week, so check back often. Also, if you have a special request for a combination of items please feel free to contact us for special requests or questions.