Gold fell on Monday for the sixth straight day as oil plummeted more than 10% and the Dow dropped below 7,000 for the first time since 1997. For the daily numbers, New York silver, gold and platinum futures stepped back 0.3 percent, 0.3 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively. The Dow lost 4.2 percent, the S&P [...]
The first in the series for release in 2009 and the 9th overall, Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Coins will go sale Thursday, March 5, the United States Mint said in a press release Wednesday.
The 24-karat, one-half ounce coins struck in proof and uncirculated conditions will be available from the US Mint at noon ET, with launch prices set Wednesday.
If the average price of gold continues its trend below $950 an ounce, the proof will be listed for $629 and the uncirculated for $616. Or, $25 less than current 2008-dated spouse coin prices.
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