Daily Archives: August 22, 2008
Precious Metals Drop with Oil, as Inflation News Calms
New York silver, gold and platinum lost a part of their recent gains Friday, as oil tumbled and the U.S. dollar and stocks...
Alaska State Quarter to Roll Out at State Fair, Public Coin...
The ceremonial launch of the commemorative Alaska state quarter will occur at the Alaska State Fair, the United States Mint announced Thursday.
The Alaska...
New U.S. Mint $1 Coin Campaign Doomed to Fail
Americans are very familiar with the continual failure of dollar coins in every day use. In recent years, the Susan B. Anthony and the...
Jackson Liberty First Spouse Gold Coins Arrive Aug. 28
Jackson Liberty First Spouse gold coins will be available from the United States Mint on Thursday, August 28. The 1/2-ounce proof and uncirculated versions are priced at $619.95 and $599.95, respectively. Both versions have a face value of $10, are composed of 24-karat gold, and have a total mintage of 40,000.
The current prices are the same as the Louisa Adams and Elizabeth Monroe spouse gold coins, even though gold has come down in price recently. (See live spot bullion prices.) Ironically, the 2007 Dolley Madison proof and uncirculated versions are still available and priced at $529.95 and $509.95, respectively.