Monthly Archives: February 2009
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – Feb 28
Unique 1844-O Proof $10 Leaves Louisiana
Five-Star Generals Commemorative Coins Reintroduced
Gold Falls Below $950, Silver Plummets
Mark Twain Commemorative Coins Reintroduced, H.R. 1195
Numismatic News and Blog Headlines – Feb 26
UHR, Gold American Eagle, Lincoln Silver Dollar US Mint Sales Figures...
US Mint sales of 1/2 oz uncirculated 2008-W American Eagles gold coins surged from the last report, rising an impressive 104.5 percent. The coin was the final remaining 2008-dated gold eagle from the Mint until it sold out Wednesday.
49,788 Ultra High Relief Gold coins have been sold. Sales increased 3.7 percent since the prior report, but the pace has slowed somewhat. 1,789 were purchased by collectors compared to the previous 2,579.
Lincoln Silver Dollars jumped again. Proof versions went up to 159,634 while the uncirculated option hit 75,614. The US Mint first offered the commemoratives on Thursday, Feb. 12.
PNG Urges ANA Members to "Vote Wisely"
Gold Lower for Third Day, Silver Declines
Ultra High Relief Gold Shipping Notices Emailed by US Mint
The United States Mint on Wednesday sent e-mail updates to customers who purchased a 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold (UHR) coin. The e-mail expands on the Mint's shipment notice recently placed on its online store, and includes additional information such as return details.
The Mint has been under considerable heat from customers wondering when their coins will be shipped. The problem was compounded when the Mint sent out several notices with differing delivery dates. And of course, is worsened by a long delay between ordering and receiving.
To add to the Mint's woes, apparently some orders may have been shipped ahead of others. If reality, and the Mint has not verified the possibility, production problems with UHR companion books may account for the disparity.
Here is the Mint e-mail in its entirety: Read the rest of this numismatic news article »