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US Mint Announces Release of Fractional American Buffalo Gold Coins

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American Buffalo gold coinThe 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.

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Euro Counterfeit Notes Increase Through First Half of 2008

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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...