Monthly Archives: April 2010
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – April 30, 2010
2010 Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins: First Day Sales Hit 48,500
2010 $50 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins debuted to roaring sales of 48,500 on their first day of issue, according to the United States Mint.
The U.S. Mint on Tuesday told its authorized purchasers that the 24 karat gold coins would be released Thursday, April 29. Buyers were ready.
The one day sales represent 15.0% of all the bullion Buffalos sold in their inaugural 2006 year, 29.0% of those in 2007, 28.2% of 2008 and 24.3% of 2009.
Professional Numismatists Guild Suspends Member
2010 Boy Scouts Uncirculated Silver Dollars Off Waiting List
Gold Prices Fall from 2010 Highs, Silver Soars
Royal Canadian Mint Introduces 2010 Spring Collection
Earlier this month, the Royal Canadian Mint marked spring's arrival with a strong accent on nature in the launch of exciting new coins designed to appeal to the discerning collector and the budding coin enthusiast alike.
A number of popular series continue in this latest release of 2010, notably: the 1/25 oz. pure gold coin honoring the RCMP; the Birds of Canada 25-cent coin series celebrating the colorful Goldfinch; and the 99.999% pure gold Canadian Floral Emblems series featuring Manitoba's Prairie Crocus.