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Monthly Archives: November 2010

Gold and Silver Prices Surge, Capping Huge November Gains

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Fine Gold Bars

Gold and silver prices rallied Tuesday, adding to their November gains and capping their fourth straight month of increases.

U.S. Mint bullion coin sales also rallied as American Silver Eagle coins topped 4.2 million in November -- their latest all-time monthly record.

Gold prices jumped to a two-week high and reached above $1,390 an ounce on Tuesday as [...]

Gold Nugget and Historic Bank Notes Featured in Pre-Long Beach Auction

The Fullerton Boulder next to 25c

The Fullerton Boulder next to 25cMore than 100 Orange County California bank notes from the collection of the late William Pannier will be among the highlights of the pre-Long Beach Expo auction to be conducted by Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins and Collectibles (www.GoldbergCoins.com) in Beverly Hills, California, January 31 - February 2, 2011.

Among the highlights is the only known $10 Red Seal from Orange County. The auction also includes [...]

Margaret Taylor First Spouse Gold Coins Go Off Sale Dec. 2

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Proof Margaret Taylor First Spouse Gold Coin

Taylor First Spouse Gold Proof CoinAfter one year of availability, the United States Mint will no longer offer Margaret Taylor First Spouse Gold Coins after 12:00 Noon ET on December 2, 2010 -- the same time the new Mary Todd Lincoln gold coins become available.

The one-half ounce 24 karat First Spouse Gold Coins made the debut December 3, 2009. They were the last of [...]

ERIC II: The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins Now Available

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Book: ERIC II - The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins
Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins Second Edition

Lovers of classical Rome along with legions of coin collectors helped drive 2005's "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" to an unlikely Top Ten position in the most sought after out-of-print books in America according to Bookfinder.com the news of which was then brought to national attention in an article in the Christian Science Monitor.

These fans were pleased when noted numismatist Rasiel Suarez announced the availability of the long-awaited second edition just days later [...]

Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary for Nov. 30, 2010

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Bullion Bars

Spot gold prices opened the Tuesday session with an $8.10 per ounce gain and a quote of $1,375.40 on the bid-side. Some $16 worth of physical buying was offset by nearly $9 of dollar-strength-induced value erosion, as the Kitco Gold Index revealed at 8:20 New York time.

Silver fell 3 cents and was bid at $27.10 per ounce, following earlier lows recorded near $26.92 the ounce [...]

Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Engagement Coins

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2010 Prince William Engagement Coin - Isle of Man

Prince William and Kate Middleton Royal Engagement CoinPrior to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, at least three world Mints will celebrate the couple's commitment with commemorative engagement coins.

Announcing their intentions to produce them are the Royal Australian Mint and the two UK Mints: The Royal Mint and the Pobjoy Mint [...]

Teletrade’s Santa Clara Expo Online Auction Tops $1 Million

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1916 Standing Liberty Quarter

1916 Standing Liberty QuarterTeletrade, the largest Internet auction company for certified coins and currency, wrapped up the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Expo with the successful sale of 2,700 lots that realized $1,072,219.

The Nov. 19-21 event marks Teletrade's fifth consecutive show as Official Online Auctioneer [...]

2011 Native American Dollar Coin Design Revealed by Mint

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2011 Native American Dollar Coin Design

2011 Native American DollarThe United States Mint on Friday pulled away the curtains and revealed next year's 2011 Native American Dollar coin design.

The reverse design features a ceremonial passing of a peace pipe following the 1621 treaty between the Wampanoag tribe and European settlers at Plymouth Bay. The hands holding the peace pipe represents [...]

Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary for Nov. 29, 2010

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Bullion Bars

Gold fell $1.90 per ounce at the start of the session and was quoted at $1,362.30 per ounce. The six dollars' worth of price erosion came from the effects of the US currency's gains but nearly five dollars' worth of offsetting gains were the result of funds on the prowl snapping up bullion at lower levels.

Silver opened in positive territory, showing an 11-cent gain and a quote on the bid-side at $26.81 the ounce. Mixed price conditions were also [...]

US Mint November 2010 Coin Product Releases End, December in Focus

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US Mint Released Coins in November 2010

US Mint Released Coins in November 2010The US Mint in the last two weeks has completed its most hectic schedule of product issues for the year. The few remaining days left in November 2010 are expected to be silent ones for numismatic releases.

Six major coin products were issued since mid-November. The following sections include a brief review of each, their debuting sales figures, and a glimpse at the upcoming United States Mint December 2010 products [...]