For those into Coin Collecting the US Mint has already releases the 2011 proof sets for the year. This is the Silver Proofs that include the 5 different quarters that are being released this year from the America the Beautiful collection. There are also 4 Presidential $1 collection, 1 Native American $1 coin, 1 Kennedy Half Dollar, 1 Jefferson Nickel and One Lincoln Penny included in this set. The asking price form the US Mint is currently at $67.95.

The current price of gold closed in New York on March 24 2011 at $1438.80. This is up nearly $50 in the past 2 months. Those riding the gold boom are still on their way up. This will continue as long as the world’s economies continue to faultier.

Gold has always been the safe haven for investors when the markets are in turbulent times. This should last the remainder of the year. If you have invested in gold coins as an investment, it is time to consider cashing in on your investment before the price drops and the values of your investment diminishes. It might be too soon now, but you need to keep it in mind as the year progresses.

The 2010 American Buffalo one ounce Gold Proof coin is currently listed at the US Mint as selling for $1,710. The Chinese 1 ounce Gold Panda coin for 2011 is currently being sold for $1510.10 if purchased in a bulk set of 10. These are 0.999 pure gold coins.

These are some of the best coins to buy in 2011. It all depends on the reason you are purchasing the coins.

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For those that like coin collecting, this coin is one once of pure gold that comes in a hand crafted wooden box with a matte finish and a faux leather inset. This coin, since its first minting has remained the same except for the date. The authorization for this coin was the Public Law 109-145 dated December 22, 2005.

The head and tail of this coin are exactly like the Indian head or buffalo nickel that was introduced back in 1913. The purpose of combining the two images was to showcase the native beauty of the American West. Both sides were originally designed by James Earle Fraser who was a student of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

There were a total of three Indian Chiefs that posed for this coin. One was Chief Iron Tail of the Lakota Sioux. The second was Chief Two moons of the Cheyenne. The third was never confirmed by Fraser before his death and remains unknown to this date.

The buffalo on the back or bison is believed to be modeled after the Black Diamond Exhibit at the New York Zoological Gardens, but again this is unverified and lost to history.

The face value of these coins is set at $50 but with the price of gold over $1000, their value is so much more. These gold bullion coins can only be purchased from coin and precious metal dealer’s across the nation. The 2010 Gold Buffalo Coins proof sets are what are available directly from the US Mint. The price is set but is still unavailable for the public to know what it is yet.

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A major change has occurred to the Lincoln penny. The head side with the side view of President Lincoln will still be the same since 1909, but the tail side has been changed again. From the wheat back, to the memorial, and now the shield, this is all new for 2010. The composition of this coin is 2.5% copper and 97.5% zinc. There is a two roll set of this first year issue coin that went on sale for the mint on April 8, 2010 and they are still available.

Other US Mint coins released this month of April are the Millard Fillmore $1 coin cover on the 2^nd and the 2010 Presidential $1 coin uncirculated set that was released for sale on the 13^th.

In the month of May, the US Mint will be releasing 2 new sets and one coin. The America the Beautiful Quarter Proof set is slated for release on the 13^th. The Franklin Pierce $1 coin is set for release on the 20^th and the America the Beautiful Quarter Silver Proof set is available for coin collecting enthusiasts on the 27^th.

This is the list of what is happening in this month and the next, with US Mint Coins 2010.

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The first five coins of this set for coin collecting will have depictions of Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Yosemite National Park in California, the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, and Mount Hood National Park in Oregon on the tail side. The face side will have a restored version of George Washington from the 1932 John Flanagan portrait.

The Proof Silver coin itself will be made of 0.999 fine silver. The diameter will be 3 inches and each will weigh about 5 ounces. There will be an America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set, America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set, 100-coin America the Beautiful Quarters Bag, and America the Beautiful Quarters Two-Roll Sets.

The first quarters to go on sale will be the Hot springs National Park that is scheduled for an April release. The Proof Set will become available in May. The Silver Proof Set will be available in May or June. The Yellow Stone Quarter will be released in June. Yosemite should be available in July or August. The Grand Canyon is scheduled for a September release, and Mount Hood is listed for a November release date.

To date, the US Mint still claim there is a shortage of silver bullion blanks so the mandated law of producing the Silver Eagle might be ignored for another year so the America the Beautiful silver bullion coins can be produced.

Unfortunately, the popularity of the Silver Eagle coins has overwhelmed the ability of the US Mint and the availability of silver bullion blanks. This was the reason there were no 2009 Silver Eagle coins produced of any version, proofs or uncirculated. The last Silver Eagle coins that were produced and available for purchase were part of the 2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set that is priced at $37.95. The official web page for this product claims orders for this set will no longer be accepted after August 7, 2008, but they are still listed as being available. This is the only way to purchase a Silver Eagle coin. Both the individual proofs and uncirculated coins are being listed as sold out.

Since the US Mint has already broken the law that mandates them to produce this coin in 2009, they might do the same for 2010. The US Mint claims they will start producing these coins as soon as sufficient silver bullion blanks are accumulated to meet the current demand for all three Silver Eagle coin products.

For those into coin collecting, this could mean there might not be any again this year. I wonder how the mint is judging what the demand is if they are not offering any 2010 Silver Eagles for sale. Once again, too much bureaucracy when it comes to dealing with the US Government.