- July 17
- President George W. Bush signs the "American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act" into law as Public Law 110-277. The act calls for up to 350,000 silver dollars, with $10 surcharge to establish an endowment to support the construction of the American Veterans' Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. [82.5]
- Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming introduces S. 3290 "America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008". [53.14]
- The US Mint begins sales of Uncirculated 2008-W American Eagle platinum coins. [56.91]
- July 22
- The US Mint begins sales of Proof and Uncirculated 2008-W American Buffalo 0.9999 fine gold coins. Denomination, weight, and price of Proof versions: $50 1-ounce $1199.95, $25 half-ounce $619.95, $10 quarter-ounce $329.95, $5 tenth-ounce $159.95, and four-coin set for $2219.95. Denomination, weight, and price of Uncirculated versions: $50 1-ounce $1059.95, $25 half-ounce $539.95, $10 quarter-ounce $289.95, $5 tenth-ounce $129.95, and four-coin set for $1959.95. [43.5] [46.4]
- July 28
- Stack's conducts an auction prior to the ANA convention in Baltimore. Some highlights:
- 1792 half disme MS-64 NGC: US$373,750;
- 1793 Liberty Cap With Pole half cent MS-63 brown PCGS: US$253,000;
- 1795 Capped Bust Small Eagle gold $5 half eagle MS-64 NGC: US$322,000;
- 1795 Capped Bust 13 Leaves gold $10 eagle MS-64 PCGS: US$546,250;
- 1796 Capped Bust No Stars gold $2.50 quarter eagle MS-62 PCGS: US$488,750;
- 1797 Draped Bust Small Eagle 15 Stars half dollar MS-66 NGC: US$1.38 million;
- 1804 Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle quarter dollar MS-64 PCGS: US$253,000;
- 1879 Coiled Hair Stella $4 pattern aluminum PR-67 cameo NGC: US$373,750;
- 1907 Indian Head With Periods Plain Edge $10 eagle pattern gold PR-62 NGC (only one known): US$322,000;
- 1907 Saint-Gaudens Extremely High Relief Roman Numerals $20 double eagle pattern gold PR-58 NGC: US$690,000.
[47.46,64]
- July 29
- Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia introduces S. 3356 in the Senate, seeking the issuance of silver dollars commemorating the US Army Infantry. [57.62]
- July 30
- At the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money in Baltimore, Maryland, US Mint Director Edmund Moy unveils finished coin examples of the 2009 Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief 1-ounce 0.9999 fine gold $20 double eagle. [47.1]
- The US Mint begins sales of the 28-coin 2008 Uncirculated Mint set. [43.24]
- Heritage Numismatic Auctions auctions a 1944-S Lincoln steel cent graded MS-66 by NGC for US$373,450, a record price for any small cent. [48.88] [54.93] [101.50]
- (to August 3) At the ANA World Fair of Money in Baltimore, Maryland, Heritage Auction Galleries conducts the main auction. Some highlights:
- 1792 half disme PR-62 Brown NGC US$690,000;
- 1797 dime 13 Stars MS-65 NGC US$402,500;
- 1803 dime MS-64 NGC US$322,000;
- 1804 Capped Bust 13-star Reverse quarter eagle AU-55 NGC US$322,000;
- 1804 Draped Bust 14-star Reverse dime AU-58 NGC US$632,500;
- 1825/4 Capped Head, Evenly Spaced Date gold half eagle, AU-50 NGC US$690,000;
- 1907 $20 High Relief Flat Rim MS-68 NGC US$322,000;
- 1921 $20 MS-64 PCGS US$474,375;
[48.18,88] [94.84]
- July 31
- Representative Melvin Watt of North Carolina introduces H.R. 6701 legislation to establish a program for circulating quarter-dollar coins with designs emblematic of 40 prominent civil rights leaders and important events. [51.1] [53.14]
- August 1
- The US Mint begins sales of the "8-8-08 Double Prosperity" set, consisting of an Uncirculated 2008-W American Buffalo 0.9999 fine gold half-ounce $25 coin and an Uncirculated 2008-W American Eagle 0.9167 fine gold half-ounce $25 coin, packaged in a hardwood box. Issue price is $1298.95. [46.4]
- August 14
- The US Mint officially launches the 2008 Andrew Jackson Presidential dollar at the Hermitage outside Nashville, Tennessee, and releases the coin to circulation. [32.60] [43.24] [46.5] [48.74] [52.4]
- August 15
- The US Mint suspends sales of American Eagle 1-ounce gold bullion coins for the first time since the program started in 1986, due to unprecedented demand and inability to obtain sufficient supplies of blanks. [52.1]
- August 25
- The US Mint releases the 2008 Alaska quarter dollar coin to circulation. [32.60] [51.4] [54.4]
- August 26
- The US Mint begins sales of the 14-coin 2008-S Silver Proof set. Issue price is $44.95. [32.60] [43.24]
- August 28
- The US Mint begins sales of the Proof (US$619.95) and Uncirculated (US$599.95) 2008-W Andrew Jackson, Liberty, First Spouse 0.9999 fine half-ounce gold $10 coins. [32.60] [43.24] [52.4]
- The US Mint begins sales of the Proof 2008-S Andrew Jackson Presidential dollar coin. Issue price is $5.95. [32.60] [43.24]
- August 29
- The US Mint officially launches the 2008 Alaska state quarter dollar at the Alaska Satte Fair in Palmer, Alaska. [46.62] [51.4] [54.4] [60.62]
- September 9
- Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas introduces S. 3456 in the Senate seeking authorization for commemorative gold, silver, and bronze coins in 2013 to honor five US Army five-star generals. [57.10] [68.34]
- September 14
- A granite memorial stone to Felix Schlag, designer of the Jefferson 5-cent coin, is dedicated at his grave site in Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, Michigan. [58.5]
- (to September 16) The Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Pre-Long Beach auction is held. Some highlights:
- 1793 Flowing Hair, Wreath cent, MS-64 brown PCGS: US$224,250;
- 1795 Capped Bust, 9 Leaves eagle, MS-61 NGC: US$224,250;
- 1796 Liberty Cap cent, MS-66 red and brown PCGS: US$690,000;
- 1803 Draped Bust cent AU-50 PCGS: US$241,500;
- 1807 Capped Bust quarter eagle MS-65 PCGS: US$276,000;
- 1863 Coronet double eagle, PR-65 cameo NGC: US$241,500;
- 1870-CC Coronet double eagle, EF-45 PCGS: US$345,000;
- 1879 Flowing Hair Stella gold $4 pattern, PR-66 cameo PCGS: US$230,000;
- 1907 Indian Head, Rounded Rim, Periods eagle, MS-65: US$230,000;
- 1933 Indian Head eagle, MS-65 NGC: US$450,000.
[58.76]
- September 15
- The Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction is held in Beverly Hills, California. Some highlights:
- 1876-CC Seated Liberty 20-cent, MS-62 PCGS: US$260,000.
[58.77]
- The US Mint announces the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" on Presidential dollars will be move from the edge to the obverse beginning with 2009 coins. [57.4]
- September 16
- Representative Frank Lucas introduces H.R. 6942 "5 Cent Restoration Act", seeking the return to tha half dime and elimination of the current copper-nickel 5-cent coin. [57.1]
- September 17
- A tractor-trailer transporting 3.5 million 2008 Jefferson 5-cent coins crashes into the back of another truck on Interstate 95 near Mims, Florida, scattering the coins along the highway. [57.79]
- September 18
- Senator Benjamin Cardin of Maryland introduces S. 3525, seeking authorization for a 2012 silver dollar commemorating the bicentennial of the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner". [58.93]
- September 22
- In Washington, D.C., US Mint Director Edmund Moy unveils the four reverse designs that will be introduced on the Lincoln cent during 2009. [57.1]
- September 23
- Senator Susan Collins of Maine introduces S. 3539 "The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Coin Act" in the Senate, seeking authorization for a coin issue to comemmorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Girl Scouts of the US in 2011. [60.10]
- September 26
- H.R. 7152 "Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act" is introduced in the House of Representatives, seeking authorization for gold $5 and silver dollar coins in 2010 to mark the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain, and the 125th anniversary of publication of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. [60.5]
- A fire at the Denver Mint forces evacuation of the facility for two hours, after sparks from workers grinding the top of an annealing furnace create a small fire and smoke in the ductwork. There are no injuries, and no damage is done to any coinage or coinage equipment. [60.42]
- September 27
- H.R. 2872 "The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" passes votes in the House of Representatives and Senate. [60.5]
- H.R. 3229 authorizing minting commemorative coins honoring the US Army Infantry passes votes in the House of Representatives and Senate. [60.5]
- October 3
- Representative Nancy Boyda of Kansas introduces H.R. 7257 seeking the issuance of silver and gold coins to honor five US Army five-star generals in 2013. [68.34]
- The House of Representatives passes H.R. 5714 "The United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008". [76.67]
- October 8
- President George W. Bush signs the "National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act" into law as Public Law 110-357, authorizing up to 350,000 silver dollars in 2012, with $10 surcharge per coin to be paid to the National Infantry Foundation. [82.5]
- President George W. Bush signs the "Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act" into law as Public Law 110-363, authorizing up to 350,000 silver dollars for 2010, with $10 surcharge paid to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation. [82.110] [294.4]
- October 14
- Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle ceremonially strikes the first 2008-D Hawaii quarter dollar at the Denver Mint. [60.4]
- October 15
- Representative Bill Nelson of Florida introduces S. 2159 "NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act" in the Senate. [57.5]
- October 23
- (to October 25) Heritage Auction Galleries conducts their October Dallas Signature Auction. Some highlights:
- $20 1854-O Coronet, AU-55 PCGS: $603,750;
- $20 1856-O Coronet, AU-58 NGC: $576,150.
[70.5] [119.94]
- October 27
- The US Mint begins sales of the 2008 American Legacy Collection set, 16 coins: Proof 2008-P Bald Eagle silver dollar, Proof 2008-S 1-, 5-, 10-, 50-cent coins, five State quarter dollars, Sacagawea dollar, and four Presidential dollars. Mintage limit is 50,000 sets; issue price is $100. [68.5] [69.58]
- November 3
- The US Mint releases the 2008 Hawaii State quarter dollar to circulation. [69.4] [72.4] [83.5]
- November 10
- The US Mint officially launches the 2008 Hawaii quarter dollar in Honolulu. This is the last coin of the 50 State Quarters Program. [60.4] [68.80] [69.4] [72.4]
- November 13
- The US Mint releases the 2008 Martin Van Buren Presidential dollar coin to circulation. [72.5]
- November
- Legend Numismatics of New Jersey sells an 1893-S Morgan dollar graded MS-67 by PCGS for over $1 million, the highest known price for a Morgan dollar. [71.4]
- November 17
- The US Senate passes "The United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008". [76.67]
- November 18
- (to November 19) Stack's conducts a coin sale in Baltimore. Some highlights:
- 1808 Capped Draped Bust gold $2.50, MS-63 PCGS: US$517,500.
[76.76]
- November 19
- The US Senate approves H.R. 2040 authorizing a commemorative coin for 2014 to mark the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [76.78]
- November 20
- Bowers and Merena Auctions conducts a coin auction in Baltimore. Some highlights:
- 1795 Liberty Cap cent, Reeded Edge, one of seven known, G-4 PCGS: $402,500.
[77.5,62]
- November 24
- US Mint Director Edmund Moy and West Point Mint Plant Superintendant Ellen McCullom strike the first two examples of the 2009 Saint-Gaudens, Roman Numerals, Ultra High Relief 0.9999 fine gold $20 coins at the West Point Mint. [72.4] [77.1,92] [82.86]
- November 25
- The US Mint begins sales of the Uncirculated and Proof Van Buren Liberty First Spouse half-ounce 0.9999 fine gold $10 coins. [72.5]
- November 28
- The US Mint unveils the design of the first 2009 Native American dollar coin, with the reverse depicting a woman planting seeds, and the obverse depicting the Sacagawea design of Glenna Goodacre. [77.1]
- December 1
- President George W. Bush signs the "United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008" into law as Public Law 110-450, authorizing three 2011 coins (gold $5, silver dollar, copper-nickel clad half dollar) in recognition of the establishment of the US Army in 1775. Surcharges will be paid to the Army Historical Foundation. [82.5] [83.76] [122.52]
- December 2
- US President Bush signs into law (Public Law 110-451) legislation to mint a commemorative silver dollar marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Up to 350,000 silver dollars may be issued in 2014, with a $10 surcharge from each coin going to United Negro College Fund. [78.77] [82.5]
- December 5
- The US Mint officially launches the 2008 Martin Van Buren Presidential dollar coin at Van Buren's grave site in Kinderhook, New York. [72.5]
- December 10
- The US Senate unanimously approves H.R. 6184, "America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008". [80.1]
- December 15
- US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson unveils the designs to be used on the 2009 quarter dollar coins honoring the District of Columbia and the five territories. [80.1]
- December 23
- The US Mint unveils the five final approved images to be used for 2009 First Spouse half-ounce $10 0.9999 fine gold coins. [83.1]
- US President George W. Bush signs H.R. 6184 "America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008" into law, as Public Lal 110-456. The program encompasses a new series of circulating and non-circulating coins depicting national sites of each state and territory, and the District of Columbia, five designs per year, beginning in 2010. In addition to circulating quarter dollar coins, 5-ounce silver coins will also be produced for each design. [59.38] [83.4] [135.74] [136.4] (December 12 [82.5])
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