Monthly Archives: October 2017
Gold Prices Decline in October, Silver Edges Higher for the Month
Gold futures declined on the final trading day of October, making for a bit heavier monthly loss -- their second in a row. Other precious metals, however, scored at least modest monthly gains.
Gold for December delivery shed $7.20, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,270.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Perth Mint Introduces Australian 1oz Gold Swan Bullion Coin
The Perth Mint of Australia introduced a bullion product this month, the 2017 $100 Australian 1oz Gold Swan Coin.
The new bullion coin arrives on the heels of the inaugural silver edition which launched earlier this year and quickly sold out [...]
Gold Rises for Second Session, Silver Bounces from 3-Week Low
Precious metals futures posted fairly modest gains on Monday with gold rising for a second straight session and silver rebounding from an about three-week low.
Gold for December delivery climbed $5.90, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,277.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Logs Second Weekly Loss; Silver Ends at 3-Week Low
Precious metals futures finished mixed on Friday but fell in tandem for the week. Gold climbed modestly after ending at a more than eleven-week low on Thursday. Silver, however, stretched its losing streak to six straight sessions and closed at an about three-week low.
Gold for December delivery added $2.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,271.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 America the Beautiful Quarter Images and Release Dates
The United States Mint published images and official release dates for the five 2018 quarters that recognize national parks or historic sites in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia and Rhode Island.
They represent the 41st through 45th coins from the U.S. Mint's series of America the Beautiful Quarters®[...]
Canadian 2017 $15 Great Horned Owl Coin Features Glow-in-the-Dark Eyes
The Royal Canadian Mint this month introduced a series of 99.99% silver coins featuring the extraordinary eyes of some of Canada's unique wildlife.
The 3-coin program, titled In The Eyes of Canada's Wildlife, highlights some of the nation's best nocturnal hunters with designs showcasing a new enamel effect along with glow-in-the-dark technology [...]
US Banknote Production in September Quickest Since October 2016
U.S. paper money production in September ran the quickest for a month in almost a year -- thanks in large part to a sharp increase in $1s, according to data published by the agency responsible for printing American currency.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produced 646.4 million banknotes last month, the most since October 2016, for a combined value of more than $14.7 billion [...]
Gold Ends at Lowest Level Since Aug. 8
Precious metals futures ended mostly lower Thursday. Gold led declines, ending at its weakest price in more than eleven weeks.
Gold for December delivery dropped $9.40, or a bit above 0.7%, to finish at $1,269.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Designs Reviewed by CCAC
Designs for the congressional gold medal honoring World War II veteran and former U.S. Senate majority leader Bob Dole were unveiled and then reviewed Oct. 25 by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).
The CCAC advises the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
Precious Metals Little Changed Wed., Oct. 25
Precious metals futures registered slight changes Wednesday. Gold edged up from a near three-week low while silver settled down for a fourth straight session.
Gold for December delivery rose 70 cents, or less 0.1%, to settle at $1,279 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]