In this conversation, Tony Gryckiewicz, Mike Nottelmann, Ben TheCoinGeek and David Tine discuss current trends in the coin market, particularly focusing on the US Mint's recent releases. The discussion covers the state of coin shops, the excitement and challenges surrounding bullion sales, and a detailed critique of various mint products, including innovative designs and disappointing releases. The hosts share their ratings and opinions on several coins, providing insights into the collector's perspective and market dynamics. They explore specific coins, including the Breast Cancer Awareness coin, Enhanced Reverse Proof coins, and the recent DC Comics series, highlighting the balance between aesthetics, rarity, and market trends. The redesign of classic coins, such as the dime, is also examined, with insights into how these changes resonate with collectors. In this conversation, the participants discuss various aspects of coin design, focusing on recent US Mint products. They explore the artistic interpretations of coin designs, the significance of commemorative coins, and the aesthetics of modern coins. The discussion also touches on the concept of retreads in coin design, the innovation of curved coins, and the mixed reception of the Best of the Mint series. Finally, they provide recommendations for collectors on which coins to consider for their collections. 00:00 - Show Introduction and Guest Lineup01:05 - Coin Shop Updates and Bullion Market Trends03:36 - Introducing the US Mint Product Discussion04:45 - Liberty Bell Gold Coin Review and Ratings09:46 - 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Concave Coin13:53 - 2017 Enhanced Uncirculated Set Critique18:12 - 2021 High-Relief Gold Eagle Assessment23:00 - US Mint Pricing Strategies and Market Impact25:34 - V75 WWII Anniversary Coin and Privy-Mark Gold Eagle28:09 - Half-Ounce Gold Medal and Rare Gold Eagle Variants30:38 - 2018 Breast Cancer Rose-Gold Coin Review35:15 - 2019 S-Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle38:48 - DC Superhero Coin Design Critique44:08 - Design Critiques: 2001 Buffalo Nickel and 2026 Pilgrim Quarter49:32 - Negative Review of the 2001 Buffalo Coin50:55 - V75 Gold Eagle Rarity and Market Performance53:57 - Final Thoughts on the 2026 Pilgrim Quarter Series55:31 - Second Curved Coin: The Astronaut Design57:13 - More on the Astronaut Curved Coin1:00:59 - Best of the Mint: The 1804 Dollar Debate1:02:26 - More on the Best of the Mint 1804 Dollar1:05:40 - Recommendation: 2008 Quarter-Ounce Gold Buffalo1:07:14 - 2007 Proof Platinum Frosted Freedom Mint Error1:08:08 - Collector Advice and Underappreciated Mint Coins1:11:27 - Closing Remarks and Thanks1:45:08 - Outro Ben TheCoinGeekHost of “TheCoinGeek” YouTube Channelhttps://www.oldpueblocoin.com/email: staff@oldpueblocoin.com Mike NottelmannCo-Host of “The Coin Show Podcast” on YouTubehttps://coinshowradio.com/email: miken@hjbltd.com David TineOwner of Eagle Coin & Precious Metals – Eagle, IDhttps://eaglecoinshop.com/email: eaglecoinandpm@outlook.com Tony GryckiewiczOwner of Cabbage Coinshttps://cabbagecoins.com/email: tony@cabbagecoins.com “Video editing and post-production by Manuel — specializing in podcast, YouTube, and digital content editing.” Intro/Outro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz
