Strong 2020 Rare Coin and Banknote Market Despite Pandemic, Reports Professional Numismatists Guild
Jan 6 — Eight individual rare coins were purchased at auctions for $1 million or more in 2020. The top two were an 1804-dated Draped Bust Class I silver dollar graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Proof-65 sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries for $3,360,000 and a 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ($20 denomination gold coin) graded PCGS Mint State-65+ sold by Heritage Auctions for $2,160,000.

The January Greysheet Publishers Report: FUN Cancelled, Market Predictions, PCGS Parent Company to Sell and More
Jan 2 — In the January 2021 issue, Greysheet Publisher John Feigenbaum looks forward to the coming year. The coin business has been remarkably resilient during COVID and the end of the coin-show draught is in sight. In other news, the board of PCGS' parent company has agreed to sell CLCT for an astounding $700 million.

Numismatic Expert Kevin Vinton to Join the Stacks Bowers Galleries Team
Dec 17 — Beginning in January 2021, Vinton will bring over a decade of full-time experience in the numismatic business to Stack’s Bowers Galleries, with his base to be their New York City gallery. He is a contributor to A Guide Book of United States Coins and to the Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins.

Stacks Bowers Galleries Opens New Company Headquarters in Southern California
Dec 6 — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is happy to announce the opening of their new headquarters in beautiful Orange County, California. Located at 1550 Scenic Avenue, Suite 150 in the city of Costa Mesa, the new Stack’s Bowers Galleries facility will serve as the production hub for their global numismatic operations, coordinating their network of offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

"What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been"
Nov 28 — In the December 2020 issue, Greysheet Publisher John Feigenbaum reflects on the year and discusses pricing from California fractional gold to uncirculated rolls and silver Eagles.

Corrections to Roll Bids on November Greysheet
Nov 7 — We have adjusted levels on uncirculated half dollar rolls based in the November Greysheet based on dealer feedback. Buyers should use the corrected levels when trading these items.

Stack's Bowers Galleries Opens New Flagship New York City Gallery at 470 Park Avenue Between 57th and 58th
Oct 20 — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce the opening of their new flagship gallery at 470 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Located just down the block from their historic West 57th Street storefront, this new gallery at 470 Park Avenue will serve as the East Coast’s premier numismatic destination for a new generation of collectors.

Joel Anderson: a Quiet but Huge Force in Numismatics, Has Passed Away at the Age of 76
Oct 15 — Many know Joel as a renowned collector of paper money, but he was a life-long coin collector who built an empire that Whitman Publishing, ANACS grading service, American Numismatic Rarities, Stack's Bowers, Whitman Baltimore Expo and more.

Publishers Message: Wholesale Prices Starting to Show Positive Movement Across the Board (October 2020 Greysheet)
Oct 2 — For the first time in 5 years since I’ve taken over the helm as publisher here at the Greysheet, we are witnessing a true groundswell of positive pricing movement. "People are quoting numbers for coins that are higher than we sold them for a week ago. Sometimes we buy them, sometimes we pass.”

Publishers Message: Gold Blasts Through $2000 Mark (September 2020 Greysheet)
Sep 17 — Gold and silver prices are breaking investor records this year which is great news, but also wreaks havoc on internal pricing systems.

Editor's Message (CAC Rare Coin Market Review: Aug-Sep-Oct 2020)
Aug 25 — CDN Publisher, John Feigenbaum, discusses his quarterly report on the CAC coin market as it appears in the August-September-October 2020 issue of the CAC Rare Coin Market Review.

No Significant "Panic Selling" of Gold, Reports Accredited Precious Metals Dealers
Aug 19 — Younger buyers entering market and Baby Boomers are still acquiring precious metals

Strong Demand Means Higher Bids for Certified Mint State Morgan Dollars
Aug 13 — Supply is tight and demand is high for certified Morgans. This can only mean one thing... higher prices!

Publishers Message: #cancelculture of Shows Hits the Coin Market (August 2020 Greysheet)
Jul 30 — In the numismatic trade we can more fairly apply this term to the cancellation of coin shows all over the world due to the corona virus outbreak and social distancing precautions.

2020 World's Fair of Money Officially Cancelled -- ANA Board Commits to Pittsburgh in 2023
Jul 17 — The organization had previously postponed the show in the hopes the event could be rescued by a venue change.

Why Haven’t Silver Premiums Come Down?
Jul 17 — A common question that many collectors and investors (and more than a few dealers) are constantly asking. Mike Garofalo reviews what has happened in the precious metals market so far this year.

Activity across the market (July 2020 Greysheet)
Jun 30 — Precious metals and, by extension, U.S. coins, continue to benefit from widespread demand. For the month of May, silver was up 19.3%, its best one-month gain since April 2011. Gold rose 2.6%, and was up 14% year-to-date as of June 1st, making it the leading asset in that category.

Publishers Message (July 2020 Greysheet)
Jun 30 — Allow me, if I may, to strike a tone of optimism here. For the first time this year, we are starting to feel some of the weight lifted from our collective shoulders. I speak from a coin dealer’s perspective, of course, however, many small businesses the world over are experiencing the beginnings of the sun poking through the clouds.

NGC, NCS and PMG Announce Official ANA Grading and Conservation Services Special Event, July 27 – August 7
Jun 24 — Due to the untimely cancellation of the World's Fair of Money this year, NGC -- the official grading service of the ANA -- has announced a special savings event for collectors and dealers during the time of the show.

NGC to Offer a Special Grading Event Following ANA Show Suspension
Jun 18 — NGC’s ANA Official Grading Service Event will be open to collectors and dealers from July 27 – August 7. During this time, NGC will apply a 20% discount to all submissions received under certain tiers.

Dale Larsen Joins David Lawrence Rare Coins as Senior Numismatist & Buyer
Jun 11 — Mr. Larsen will be supporting DLRC as a West Coast representative, serving longtime DLRC clients as well as traveling to various locales throughout the United States to purchase collections of all sizes.

EBay Responds to Confusion Over Coin Category Listings
Jun 9 — EBay will soon require sellers to participate in Manage Payments, but the marketplace is officially committed to the sale of coin paper money and bullion -- now and in the future.

The Big News... Lance Hipps Joins JJ Teaparty
Jun 6 — Lance E. Hipps, the son of iconic numismatist, brings more than 20 years of professional experience and a “Legendary DNA” to the J.J. Teaparty company. Lance is known for his discerning eye and encyclopedic knowledge of U.S. silver type coins, with a specialty in proof and mint state nickel coinage.

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