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2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollars Sold Out

August 8th, 2010 coin collector No comments

 The 2010 Boy Scouts Silver Dollar proof coins were launched on March 23, 2010, along with their uncirculated counterparts, to overwhelming demand.
 
In fact, ordering in the first few hours was so intense that the U.S. Mint online store and telephone systems experienced significant issues reminiscent of the troubles that occurred during last year Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set release.
 
200,000 Boy Scout Silver Dollars were sold during the first four days of their release, accounting for well over half of the maximum 350,000 mintage allowed by law.
 
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Categories: Silver Coins

2004 Liberia Hyacinth Macaw with Diamond Eyes – Silver Proof Coin

November 10th, 2009 coin collector No comments

2004-liberia-coinThis Silver Proof Coin depicts a gold plated Hyacinth Macaw with diamond eyes. Low mintage of 5000 coins only, finish - proof.

Native to central and eastern South America, the Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), or Hyacinthine Macaw, is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species in the world, though the flightless Kakapo of New Zealand can outweigh it at up to 3.5 kg.

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Categories: Gold Coins