Houston’s most prestigious collectible and coin dealer is celebrating National Coin week with the American Numismatic Association’s 2021 theme; Money: Big and Bold.
One hundred years ago, the U.S. Mint reintroduced the Morgan dollar after a 16-year absence. Later that year, production began on a new silver coin, the Peace dollar. And 50 years ago, minting of the Eisenhower dollar commenced. Milestone anniversaries for these three large and iconic coins inspires the theme of 2021 National Coin Week, Money, BIG & BOLD. The 98th annual event focuses on strong initiative in numismatics, and bold leadership and ideas depicted on coins and paper money.
Since 1985, U.S. Coins and Jewelry has been the leader in rare coins, gold coins, currency, gold bullion and silver bullion, diamonds, fine jewelry, high-end Swiss watches, and so much more.
Their reputation is built on strong relationships with clients based on four core principals that include honesty, integrity, value, and trust. “We open our doors every day to provide an educational environment, where business is done in fairness and with integrity.” says Kenny Duncan Jr., now managing the family business. “We’ve carried that reputation, for over 35 years, into every single transaction we make. Those core values have been the foundation we have built our business on and why we are regarded as expert appraisers as well as the leading authority that people can count on.”
U.S. Coins and Jewelry is licensed by the State of Texas as a dealer of precious metals. They have been in business for more than 35 years and are right here in our neighborhood at 8435 Katy Freeway between Voss and Chimney Rock on the south side of I-10. Duncan Jr. adds ” we are the largest coin dealer in the greater Houston area and we offer our secure brick-and-mortar location as well as our new online store. we have earned a great reputation for conducting transactions honestly and fairly.” At U.S. Coins and Jewelry, they buy and sell a wide array of rare coins from across the spectrum, including: Gold Coins, Silver Coins, Numismatic Coins, Pre-1933 Gold coins. Plus, they also buy and sell gold and silver bullion and paper money of many denominations and grades.
U.S. Coins and Jewelry has a vast showroom with huge selection of rare coins and paper money among a plethora of other unique and collectible items. It is like walking into a museum. They buy and sell rare coins and coin collections and have experts on staff that can answer any questions. If you inherited a collection and don’t know what to do with it, bring it by their store. They offer free appraisals and will even make you an offer to buy, but there is never an obligation to sell.
Over the years, U.S. Coins and Jewelry has expanded to include historical documents, fine art, sports memorabilia, rare comic books along with many other unique items. However, the core philosophies have remained the same; to do business with fairness and integrity, offer value, and create a company that people trust.
So whether you’re an avid collector building your collection, a coin enthusiast browsing options, or someone who has recently inherited a large collection and wants to sell, U.S. Coins and Jewelry is Houston’s most trusted source where valued coins are bought and sold!
You can visit their online store at https://uscoinsandjewelry.com/
The History of National Coin Week
The history of National Coin Week began in 1923, when American Numismatic Association Governor Julius Guttag suggested to the association’s President, Moritz Wormser, that a week-long event should be established “to attract the general public to our hobby and consequently increase our membership, and aid in our science.” That December, the first announcement of a “Coin Week” was made in The Numismatist and scheduled for the week of February 9-16, 1924.
The first National Coin Week was a success, and discussion ensued in 1924 about establishing an annual event. The following year, the name was changed to “Old Coin Week,” and the event was planned for February 15-21. In 1925 Wormser said, “Let us all work together for the accomplishments of the principles for which the American Numismatic Association was founded: To disperse numismatic knowledge . . . to demonstrate that numismatics is an educational and entertaining pursuit . . . and to imbue other collectors with your own enthusiasm and love for the subject.”
Coin Week enjoyed successful observances in 1926 and 1927 under President H.H. Yawger. But, from 1928 to 1938, the association did not actively promote the event, and it existed in name only. In 1939 member Lee Hewitt of Chicago proposed that the American Numismatic Association reinstate Coin Week as “National Coin Week.” President J. Henri Ripstra confirmed a new March date and announced that prizes would be given to clubs and individuals who accomplished the most during the week. In 1942 the observance was moved to the third full week of April, where it has remained ever since.
Learn more about National Coin week at: https://www.money.org/numismatic-events/national-coin-week
