Daily Archives: April 27, 2009
Silver Advances, Gold and Platinum Decline
Many sources proffered concerns over swine flu, as a catalyst for markets moving Monday as they did. For specific trends, gold stepped slightly back...
Puerto Rico Quarter Sales Surge
Puerto Rico quarter are selling at an exceptional pace, based on US Mint weekly sales reports and compared to prior quarter offerings.
With 2009 quarter production plummeting and no signals in sight for a reversal any time soon, there is little surprise as to why demand for the coins has peaked.
Registering lows that have not been seen in over 40 years, the 2009-P has a mintage of just 53.2 million and the 2009-D has a mintage of 86 million. The relative Puerto Rico quarter scarcity compared to prior quarters has driven demand (an attractive quarter design certainly is a bonus).
$5 Lincoln Freedom Collection Subscription Program Launches
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) on Monday launched the subscription program for the Lincoln Freedom Collection.
The collection includes 12 Series 2006 $5...