Monthly Archives: February 2017
Gold, Silver Jump in February; US Mint Bullion Coin Sales Slow
Gold futures declined for the first time in four sessions Tuesday, easing from a 3-1/2 month high yet logging a second straight monthly increase.
Gold for April delivery shed $4.90, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,253.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 Proof American Gold Eagle Prices
On Wednesday, Mar. 1, the United States Mint may increase prices on 17 numismatic gold products. The bureau will also set prices for its 2017-dated Proof American Gold Eagles. They launch on Thursday, Mar. 2.
The U.S. Mint's collections of gold coins have prices that can change weekly depending on the trending value of gold [...]
U.S. Coin Production Tops 1.79 Billion in January
U.S. Mint production jumped in January with the agency's facilities in Philadelphia and Denver striking more than 1.79 billion coins for circulation, the second most for a month than in any since at least 2007 when CoinNews started tracking the data.
The production pace soared 157% from December and advanced 18.1% from the same month a year earlier [...]
US Mint ‘Then & Now’ Series, Part 1 Released
Earlier this month, the United States Mint introduced a new video series as a part of its 225th Anniversary.
Entitled "Then & Now," the six-segment program will highlight aspects of producing coins from 1940 to today [...]
Gold, Silver Inch Higher to Mark Fresh 3-1/2 Month Highs
Gold and silver futures logged their third straight session gains, each closing at new 3-1/2 month highs.
Gold for April delivery edged up 50 cents, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,258.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Effigy Mounds Quarters for Iowa in Three-Coin Set
Today, Feb. 27, the United States Mint released a three-coin set of Effigy Mounds quarters for $9.95. The coins commemorate the national monument in Iowa and feature an emblematic design of the site.
This America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ is the first issue for 2017 and the thirty-sixth overall since the series debuted in 2010 [...]
Gold, Silver End Week at New 3-1/2 Month Highs
Gold and silver futures advanced for a second straight session Friday, notching fresh 3-1/2 months and extending their streak of weekly wins to four for gold and eight for silver.
Gold for April delivery rose $6.90, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,258.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2017 $20 Arctic Tern Coin Uses Diamond Glitter for Snow...
Arctic terns take flight in the newest release of the Royal Canadian Mint's Glistening North Series with the 2017 $20 Arctic Tern Silver Coin. Each is produced from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver to proof quality, with a combined 7,500 allowed.
Adding to the desirability and uniqueness of the coin, its design features a selective application of fine diamond particles to recreate the light reflecting qualities of snow and ice in the sunlight [...]
Boys Town Coin Images and Product Options Unveiled
The United States Mint published images, product options, and limits for upcoming coins and a companion set that commemorate the 100th anniversary of Boys Town.
Six coins will be released in all, plus a three-coin proof set. They launch on Mar. 9, 2017 at prices ranging from $20.95 to the mid [...]
Gold, Silver End at 3-1/2-Month Highs
Gold and silver futures snapped a three-session losing streak Thursday, with each scoring their best close in 3-1/2 months as the U.S. dollar weakened and safe-haven demand climbed.
Gold for April delivery tacked on $18.10, or 1.5%, to settle at $1,251.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]