Monthly Archives: April 2016
Gold, Silver End April at 15-Month Highs; US Coin Sales Strengthen
Precious metals soared on Friday as the U.S. dollar slumped to its weakest level in about 11 months. Gold and silver futures scored 15-month highs, advanced their winning streaks to five straight sessions, and surged for respective monthly gains of 4.4% and 15.2%. Silver's double-digit increase was its biggest for a month since August 2013.
On Friday, gold for June delivery rallied $24.10, or 1.9%, to end at $1,290.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coins for 2018
In 2018, the United States Mint will produce and sell commemorative coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer.
Congress passed bipartisan legislation for the coins, which includes one in pink gold, and President Obama signed it into law on Friday, April 29 [...]
2016 America’s Founding Fathers Set Still Available, Photos
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) continues to sell its 2016 America's Founding Fathers Set with $1 and $2 notes carrying matching series numbers starting with "2016."
Released one month ago, on March 29, it's somewhat surprising they have lasted this long [...]
Canadian 2016 Coin Depicts Queen Elizabeth Roses in Rose Gold
Celebrating the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Canadian Mint is selling a unique silver coin depicting two Queen Elizabeth roses that are selectively plated in rose gold.
Introduced in 1954, the Queen Elizabeth rose is a cross between the Charlotte Armstrong hybrid tea rose and the Floradora rose [...]
Gold Logs 7-Week High, Silver Hits New 11-Month High
Gold and silver futures extended their winning streaks on Thursday to four sessions in a row. Gold settled at its best price in 7 weeks while silver notched a fresh, more than 11-month high.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $16, or 1.3%, to end at $1,266.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Canadian Silver Coin Series Features Migratory Birds
Colorful depictions of four North American birds grace a new series of 99.99% pure silver coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. Named the Migratory Birds Convention Series, the first coin from the collection shows a Mountain Bluebird. It is available individually or as a part of a 4-coin subscription.
Each program coin commemorates the Migratory Birds Convention treaty signed in 1916 between Canada and the United States [...]
Gold Climbs for Third Session, Silver Marks Fresh 11-Month High
Gold and silver futures marked their third straight day of gains on Wednesday, with silver closing at a more than 11-month high and gold ending at its best level in a week. Prices did retreat some in the wake of the latest FOMC statement.
Gold for June delivery climbed $7, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,250.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Gold Mercury Dime, Silver Proof Set Debut
The first U.S. Mint published sales of the gold Mercury dime came in at 122,510, or 98% of the possible 125,000.
Released on Thursday, the centennial gold coin lasted for about 40 minutes until becoming unavailable. Their sales are expected to [...]
US Banknote Production in March Quickest Since October
U.S. money production in March picked up for a third straight month, running the quickest since October and faster than a year earlier, data from the agency responsible for printing American currency shows.
A bit more than 560.3 million in $1s, $5s, $10s, $20s and $100s were produced last month for a combined value of just over $15 billion [...]
Gold, Silver Start Week Higher; Mark First Gains in Three Sessions
Gold, silver and platinum futures closed higher to start the new trading week on Monday. Gains in gold and silver were their first in three sessions.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $10.20, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,240.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]