Daily Archives: July 11, 2008
US Mint Announces Release of Fractional American Buffalo Gold Coins
The United States Mint announced today the release date for 24-karate fractional American Buffalo Gold coins. Since 2006, the Mint has only issued proof, one-ounce coins in fine .9999 gold.
On Tuesday, July 22, the Mint will offer Buffalo proof and uncirculated coins in fractional weights of one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce.
The will also offer a set including all four coins. In affect, the new offerings follow the Mint's American Eagle Gold coins program.
Gold Coin Sizes/Weight, Face Value and Prices
The following table provides a list of the Mint's upcoming American Buffalo coin sizes and prices.
Euro Counterfeit Notes Increase Through First Half of 2008
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported an increase in counterfeit activity for the first half of 2008, which is on the heals of 2007's...