Zellweger treats thoughtful paparazzo with coffee card
to leave her coffee shop retreat after a shopping trip in Santa Monica, California. The quick-thinking snapper dropped coins into her meter to make sure Zellweger didn't get a ticket - and she thanked him with a handshake, a smile and a coffee card. A

What's happening on Cape March 12 - 18
auctioneer; Richard Silva of Silva Jewelers; and Peter Terlizzi, coin dealer. Verbal appraisals of family treasures, jewelry and coins. $5 per item. Benefits library. 508-362-2262. 10th Annual Poetry & Chili Festival, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Cotuit Center

Our pick of Best Bets for March 12 - 18
will be on hand to look at pieces and offer their opinions. Antiques including art, jewelry, military objects, coins, folk art and quilts, decoys, toys and games, furniture, glass, paper and photographs, bottles, and tools and clocks will be accepted (no

Tickets wrongly issued at broken meters
though they put a note on their dashboard after parking at a meter that didn't register their coins. 'I would like to feel that this city is not trying to marginalize me into being a petty criminal in order to make money from me,' Schwartz said. 'And a

Gold weak on negative global cues
weekly-based delivery lost Rs 695 to trade at Rs 26,425 per kg on negative overseas cues. Silver coins dropped by Rs 300 to Rs 33,200 for buying and Rs 33,300 for selling of 100 pieces. The metal weakened by 1.2 per cent to USD 16

A Quest for Kitchen Completion
I can remember, I?ve wanted to own a restaurant like Horn & Hardart. Go in, feed some coins, and out pops a hot-and-ready meal of meatloaf or liver and onions. The last Horn & Hardart closed in 1993, but I still remember the thrill of

Bowie may face more crowded classrooms
caught in the downpour,' she said, referring to the tough job market. 'Iescape_start39;m going to save my coins

Zellweger thanks Samaritan with gift
when a fellow patron noticed that her parking meter was about to expire. The stranger quickly slipped some coins into the meter, saving the star from a potential parking ticket. Zellweger thanked the man with a $100 Starbucks gift card and a note. "Wow,"

Zellweger treats thoughtful paparazzo with coffee card
to leave her coffee shop retreat after a shopping trip in Santa Monica, California. The quick-thinking snapper dropped coins into her meter to make sure Zellweger didn't get a ticket - and she thanked him with a handshake, a smile and a coffee card. A

America the Beautiful Quarter Rolls and Bags Launch April 19, 2010
2010 , the United States Mint said this week. If tradition holds, this will also be the day the coins are officially released into circulation. The first of the 56 quarters in the new 11-year program will honor a park in Arkansas and is named the Hot

US Mint Sales: Bullion Coins Rebound, Disabled Vet $1s Advance
rose 33,476 following their first three days of release. (...) Read the rest of US Mint Sales: Bullion Coins Rebound, Disabled Vet $1s Advance (922 words) © CoinNews.net for Coin News , 2010. | Permalink | No comment | Want more on these

Law firm receives protest payment
dealing with the legal profession has left him with a bucketful of protest - $6,239.25 in coins he used to pay a bill with Whangarei law firm Thomson Wilson. Mr Hansen and wife Judith, from Pakaraka, were ordered to payescape_startxa0; the money by the

This Week's Coupons 4 You
We are all looking for ways to save some coins here and there. You're not the only one avidly clipping coupons these days. To help you, look here each week to find a really good coupon deal. Use the

Villegas continues to stay hot for Doral
has unlocked a lot of potential. To make his point, Valiante laid out a bunch of $200 Canadian coins on a practice putting green and told Villegas he could have one each time he made a seven-foot putt. Villegas got the point. With nothing to lose, he

Villegas stays hot for Doral
has unlocked a lot of potential. To make his point, Valiante laid out a bunch of $200 Canadian coins on a practice putting green and told Villegas he could have one each time he made a seven-foot putt. Villegas got the point. With nothing to lose, he

Klitschkos to 'flip coin' to fight Haye
because I like him, but I want his title and to shut his mouth. "Maybe we decide by coins who fights him. Let's hope my brother listens to me. He must always respect old people. Klitschko also confirmed that he will defend his WBC title against

Boxing: Klitschkos 'flip' to fight Haye
because I like him, but I want his title and to shut his mouth. 'Maybe we decide by coins who fights him. Let's hope my brother listens to me. He must always respect old people. Klitschko also confirmed that he will defend his WBC title against

Fairfax County crime report
SW, 800 block, 8 p.m. Feb. 22 to 10:19 a.m. Feb. 23. A cellphone and coins were stolen from an unlocked vehicle. NIBLICK DR. SE, 100 block, 1:30 to 6:19 p.m. March 2. Electronic equipment was stolen from a residence entered by forcing

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Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II Receive Congressional Gold Medal

WASHINGTON - The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony today in Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center.  Both surviving members of the WASP, as well as representatives of deceased members of the organization, participated in the ceremony.  The medal, presented by the Congressional leadership, honors WASP members for their pioneering military service that led to reform in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Applicant Opportunity

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint is seeking applicants for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).  The term of one CCAC member will expire in March 2010.  The new member would represent the interests of the general public.  The application deadline is March 31, 2010.  The United States Mint will review all applications and will forward recommendations to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment consideration.

2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar Available February 25

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced that it will begin accepting orders for the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on February 25, 2010.  

Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 Coin Launches in Moravia, New York

MORAVIA, N.Y. - The United States Mint today released into circulation the newest Presidential $1 Coin.  The coin bears the portrait of the Nation's 13th President, Millard Fillmore.  United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart officially introduced the coin in a ceremony in Moravia, New York, at Moravia Central School.

Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 Coins Available February 18

WASHINGTON - On February 18, 2010, the United States Mint will release to the Federal Reserve Banks the first new Presidential $1 Coin of 2010, honoring former President Millard Fillmore.  Beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) the same day, the agency also will accept orders for rolls of Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 Coins at its online catalog, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog.  Each roll, priced at $35.95, contains 25 circulating quality $1 coins from either the United States Mint at Philadelphia or Denver.  The coins are wrapped in specially designed packaging that displays the mint of origin (P or D), the face value of the contents ($25) and the genuine United States Mint logo. 

United States Mint Launches 2010 Lincoln One-Cent Coin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - United States Mint Director Ed Moy launched the 2010 Lincoln “Preservation of the Union” One-Cent Coin today during a special ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM).  The coin’s new reverse (tails side) design is emblematic of President Abraham Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single and united country, as required by Title III of Public Law 109-145 (the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005).  Americans can expect to see the new coin in their change beginning this year.

2010 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™ Available February 11

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for its 2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set on February 11, 2010, at noon Eastern Time.  The set contains four proof versions of the circulating Presidential $1 Coins scheduled to be released this year, bearing the portraits of Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.  Each coin has a common reverse design featuring a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty.

2010 Native American $1 Coin Debuts in Manhattan

NEW YORK - The 2010 Native American $1 Coin made its official debut today at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center in Manhattan's financial district.  United States Mint Director Ed Moy, joined by Heye Center Director John Haworth, introduced the Nation's newest circulating $1 coin at the event.   Following the event, Moy and Haworth presented each child 18 years old and younger with a newly minted 2010 Native American $1 Coin, and adults exchanged paper currency for rolls of the new $1 coin. 

Bags and Rolls of 2010 Kennedy Half-Dollars Available January 29

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will offer 2010 Kennedy Half-Dollars for sale starting at noon Eastern Time (ET) on January 29, 2010. 

2010 Native American $1 Coin Rolls Available January 22

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will open sales for rolls of 2010 Native American $1 Coins at noon Eastern Time (ET) on January 22, 2010.  The 25-coin rolls, priced at $35.95 each, contain circulating quality Native American $1 Coins from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia or Denver.  The coins are presented in distinctive numismatic packaging bearing the genuine United States Mint logo, the year 2010, the mint mark of origin ("P" or "D") and the dollar value of its contents.

Northern Mariana Islands Official First Day Coin Cover Available January 12

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will accept orders for the Northern Mariana Islands Official First Day Coin Cover beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on January 12, 2010.  Production is limited to 20,000 units.

Zachary Taylor $1 Coin Cover Available December 30

WASHINGTON — The United States Mint will accept orders for the Zachary Taylor $1 Coin Cover at its Web site, http://catalog.usmint.gov, starting noon Eastern Time (ET) December 30, 2009.

United States Mint Unveils 2010 First Spouse Gold Coin Designs

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today released the four new designs that will appear on the 2010 First Spouse Gold Coins.  The coins will feature Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce, James Buchanan's "Liberty" and Mary Todd Lincoln. 

United States Mint Unveils Designs for 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today unveiled designs for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar.  The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 110-363) authorizes the United States Mint to mint and issue silver one-dollar coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. 

Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner approved the coin's designs on September 16, 2009.  The obverse (heads side) design, by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Donna Weaver, depicts a Cub Scout in the foreground with a Boy Scout and female Venturer in the background saluting.  The Venturer represents how the Boy Scouts of America organization has evolved over the past century to serve all the youth of America, including girls.  Inscriptions on the obverse are CONTINUING THE JOURNEY, 1910, 2010, IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY.

The reverse (tails side) design, sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz, features the universal emblem of the Boy Scouts of America.  Inscriptions on the reverse are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, BE PREPARED, E PLURIBUS UNUM and ONE DOLLAR.

The United States Mint will mint proof and uncirculated versions of the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar in 90 percent silver.  Mintage is limited to 350,000 coins across all product options.  Surcharges collected from sales of the coin are authorized to be paid to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, which will make funds available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of scouting in hard-to-serve areas.

Images of the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar are available at http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=photo.  Additional information about the 2010 Boy Scouts Centennial Commemorative Coin Program is available at http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/commemoratives/index.cfm?action=2010BoyScouts .

2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin Sales to End December 31

WASHINGTON - Sales of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin will end on December 31 at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time).  

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Says “Hafa Adai” (Hello) to New Commemorative Quarter-Dollar Coin

GARAPAN, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - Citizens of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands rallied today in American Memorial Park, to welcome the new commemorative quarter-dollar struck in honor of the U.S. territory. 

The 2010 Presidential $1 Coins Are Coming

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today unveiled the new designs for the Presidential $1 Coins that will enter into circulation next year.  The 2010 coins will honor former Presidents Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.

United States Mint Announces 2010 Native American $1 Coin Design

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the new design that Americans will see on the reverse (tails side) of Native American $1 Coins next year.  The design, based on the theme "Government - The Great Tree of Peace," depicts the Hiawatha Belt with five arrows bound together, with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, $1, Haudenosaunee and Great Law of Peace.  The United States Mint will commence issuing these coins in January 2010, and they will be available throughout 2010.

Numismatic Products Featuring First Spouse Margaret Taylor Available December 3 and December 17

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for the Margaret Taylor First Spouse Gold Coin on December 3, 2009, at noon Eastern Time (ET).  The one-half ounce 24-karat gold coin, struck at the United States Mint at West Point, will be available in proof and uncirculated versions.

United States Mint Launches Zachary Taylor Presidential $1 Coin on 225th Anniversary of his Birth

ORANGE, Va. - Admirers of President Zachary Taylor gathered in Taylor Park today, the 225th anniversary of his birth, to celebrate the United States Mint's release of the Presidential $1 Coin struck in his honor.  The launch ceremony was part of the Zachary Taylor Appreciation Day sponsored by the James Madison Museum. 

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Quarters Available November 30

WASHINGTON - Collectors may begin placing their orders for bags and rolls of commemorative quarter-dollar coins honoring the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on November 30, 2009, at noon Eastern Time (ET).  The bags and rolls contain general circulating coins struck on the production floors at the United States Mint facilities at Denver and Philadelphia. 

2009 One-Ounce Platinum Proof Coin Available December 3

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for the 2009 American Eagle One-Ounce Platinum Proof Coin at noon Eastern Time (ET) December 3, 2009.  Orders will be limited to five units per household.

Zachary Taylor Presidential $1 Coins Available November 19

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will accept orders for rolls of Zachary Taylor Presidential $1 Coins at its online catalog, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on November 19, 2009.  Each roll, priced at $35.95, contains 25 circulating quality $1 coins from either the United States Mint facility at Philadelphia or Denver.  The coins are wrapped in packaging that displays the mint of origin (P or D), the face value of the contents ($25) and the United States Mint logo. 

United States Mint Releases Fourth 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Coin

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint launched the fourth 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Coin today in a ceremony held at the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial located below the west front of the U.S. Capitol Building.  The coin, bearing a reverse (tails side) design emblematic of Abraham Lincoln's presidency in Washington, D.C., is the final coin in the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Program. 

Fourth Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Coin Available November 12

WASHINGTON - On November 12, 2009, the United States Mint will release to the Federal Reserve Bank millions of one-cent coins bearing the fourth-and final-new reverse (tails side) design in the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Program.  The design is emblematic of Lincoln's presidency in Washington, D.C.  For a limited time only, the agency will offer the 2009 Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Set - "Presidency" at its online catalog, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on November 12.  Orders are limited to five units per household.