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Monthly Archives: September 2018

Gold and Silver Split in September, US Mint Bullion Sales Mixed

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Gold and Silver Split in September, US Mint Bullion Sales MixedGold futures advanced Friday, paring their losses on the week, for the month and in the third quarter. Silver, meanwhile, rallied to erase both weekly and monthly losses. It still plunged for the quarter, however. Palladium was the star during all periods, scoring its highest finish since late January.

Gold for December delivery settled up $8.80, or 0.7%, to $1,196.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]

Second Round of 2018 American Innovation $1 Coin Designs Reviewed

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2018 American Innovation $1 Coin Designs Reviewed, Round #2Another round of possible designs for the 2018 American Innovation $1 Coin was unveiled this month by the United States Mint. The dollar will introduce a 15-year series of coins honoring innovation in the United States.

The latest batch of design candidates was review by the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Sept. 20 and by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Sept. 27 [...]

Gold Ends at 6-Week Low, Palladium Logs Another 8-Month High

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Gold Ends at 6-Week Low, Palladium Logs Another 8-Month HighPalladium stood alone among precious metals with gains Thursday, posting a fresh eight-month high. Gold, meanwhile, marked its worst ending in six weeks.

Gold for December delivery declined $11.70, or 1%, to settle at $1,187.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The close is the lowest since ending at $1,184.20 an ounce on Aug. 17 [...]

Gold Ends at 3-Week Low, Palladium Scores 8-Month High

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Gold Ends at 3-Week Low, Palladium Scores 8-Month HighPrecious metals futures ended mixed Wednesday with gold and silver lower and platinum and palladium higher. Gold marked a three-week low but palladium scored an eighth-month high.

Gold for December delivery declined $6, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,199.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]

Rarities Highlight Sedwick’s Treasure Auction #24, Held Nov. 2-3

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Rarities Highlight Sedwick's Treasure Auction #24 Held Nov. 2-3How do you price ultra rare coins? Bidders will soon find out Nov. 2-3 when a unique set of 1915-dated Cuban specimen gold pesos come up for sale in Daniel Frank Sedwick's Treasure Auction 24.

The Cuban gold set is made of all six denominations (1, 2, 4, 5, 10 and 20 pesos) struck in 1915 by the Philadelphia mint on behalf of the then fairly new Republic of Cuba. The coins were all designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles Barber [...]

1921 50c, ‘King of Canadian Coins’, Coming to Toronto Coin Expo

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'King of Canadian Coins' Coming to Toronto Coin ExpoThe 1921 fifty-cent piece is a legendary coin, known by the nickname "King of Canadian Coins," and the finest-known example of this rare coin is coming to the Toronto Coin Expo as part of the Geoffrey Bell Auctions Ltd. 2018 Fall Sale.

This half dollar, to borrow an American term, is the headliner in a star-studded lineup. The coin has been graded by both PCGS and ICCS as MS66 and is perfectly preserved with stunning toning and choice, original surfaces [...]

US Mint Sales: 2018 Proof Palladium Eagle at 14,881

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US Mint Sales: 2018 Proof Palladium Eagle at 14,881The United States Mint is in the middle of a two-week break from releasing new products. As such, its core annual products led weekly sales.

Meanwhile, the no-longer-available 2018-W Proof American Palladium Eagle rose 88 to 14,881 for 99.2% of the possible 15,000. The coin lasted less than five minutes from its Sept. 6 release before becoming unavailable [...]

Gold Inches Higher, Silver Ends Near 1-Month High

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Gold Inches Higher, Silver Ends Near 1-Month HighIn precious metals futures action Tuesday, gold and palladium climbed for a second straight session -- with the latter hitting a new six-month high -- while platinum declined for a second day in a row. Silver, meanwhile, rose to an almost one-month high after sliding modestly on Monday.

Gold for December delivery rose 70 cents, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,205.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]

1792 Half Disme Sold For Record Price

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1792 Half Disme Sold For Record PriceThe finest known 1792 silver Half Disme, once in the possession of then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and personally owned by the first United States Mint Director David Rittenhouse, has been sold for a record $1,985,000 by Classic Coin Company (www.ClassicCoinCo.com) of Bridgewater, New Jersey.

It is the highest price ever paid for any U.S. Half Dime, a denomination struck between 1792 and 1873 [...]

Breast Cancer ‘Coin & Stamp Set’ Pedigree Offered by NGC And...

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Breast Cancer 'Coin & Stamp Set' Pedigree Offered by NGC And ASGNext Monday, Oct. 1, the United States Mint will release the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin and Stamp Set.

Priced at $39.95, the 25,000 limited-edition set includes a proof 2018-S 50c Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Half Dollar from the U.S. Mint and a Breast Cancer Research stamp from the U.S. Postal Service [...]