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Release Dates and Price Cuts for 2012 Commemorative Silver Coins

Mike Unser — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:09:31 +0000

Prices have been cut for this year's commemorative silver coins, their release dates announced and another commemorative product revealed. The information is compliments of a Federal Register notice published for the U.S. Mint on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Although the Mint clearly states that its product pricing is subject to change over time -- especially those composed of silver or gold, the cuts come unexpectedly given the bureau released a higher set of prices for the commemoratives a bit more than two weeks ago [...]

Gold Down 0.9% on Week as Silver Dips 0.4%, US Bullion Eagles Improve

CoinNews.net — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:04:44 +0000

Gold prices declined 0.9% this week, bucking expectations of many analysts who had forecasted higher prices before the week’s start. Gold, silver, other commodities and stocks were driven lower towards the end of the week as the U.S. dollar became the investment choice when drama ensued over Greece bailout negotiations.

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US Mint January Coin Production: Presidential $1 Coins Plummet

Mike Unser — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:54:11 +0000

The U.S. Mint released January coin production figures which reveal plunging Presidential $1 Coin levels

Circulating coin production totals from the United States Mint were sharply higher in January 2012 as compared to the previous month and from the same time period of a year ago — despite plummeting mintages of Presidential $1 coins and Native American $1 coins. [...]
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Launches

Rhonda Kay — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:11:38 +0000

Chickasaw National Recreation Area Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

On Thursday, February 9, 2012 the United States Mint began selling the 2011-P Chickasaw National Recreation Area Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin for $204.95.

The Chickasaw silver uncirculated coin commemorates the national recreation area centrally located in the state of Oklahoma. In total, there will be 56 national sites honored in the America the Beautiful coin series. The first coins were dated 2010 and the final one will be dated 2021. The sites have already been selected in every state, U.S. territory and the District of Columbia. [...]
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Gold, Silver Prices Fall while US Bullion Coins Maintain Momentum

CoinNews.net — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:11:23 +0000

Gold declined Wednesday, taking away a sizeable portion of the sharp gains from the previous day. Profit taking was among the major reasons cited for losses. [...]
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US Mint Sales: El Yunque Quarters Debut, American Eagle Demand Up

Mike Unser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:12 +0000

Buying activity increased for U.S. Mint numismatic products following three somewhat humdrum weeks. The launch of bags and rolls of El Yunque quarters lifted demand for other quarter products, American Eagle coins were hotter, several annual sets improved and many Presidential $1 coin offerings were up, the latest U.S. Mint sales figures show. [...]
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Gold Rebounds as Silver Jumps 1.3%, US 1 Oz Bullion Coins Gain

CoinNews.net — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:58:47 +0000

Following two consecutive daily losses, gold rebounded Tuesday when the U.S. dollar fell and bargain hunting ensued. Pressuring the greenback were comments from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke about weakness in the U.S. economy and optimism over reports of progress in a Greece debt deal. [...]
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2012 Native American $1 Coin Image Released

CoinNews.net — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:22:48 +0000

The United States Mint has published the image for the reverse of the 2012 Native American $1 Coin. Until now, only a line art design was available, and that was released back in November.

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El Yunque Quarter Three-Coin Set Available

Rhonda Kay — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:10:32 +0000

Kicking off the month of February for the United States Mint were bags and rolls of the first 2012-dated quarters which depict El Yunque National Forest. The second U.S. Mint product issued this month features those same quarters but in collector editions. On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the United States Mint released the El Yunque Quarter Three-Coin Set. [...]
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Gold Declines as Silver Gains Penny, Major US Mint Eagle Coins Rise

CoinNews.net — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:27:40 +0000

Gold declined Monday for a second straight session as a stronger U.S. dollar and a "risk-off" mentality pressured the yellow metal.

"People are in a risk-off mode today as investors are finding it very difficult to stomach the roller coaster ride in Greece," Rick Trotman, a senior research analyst at MLV & Co. in New York, said in a telephone interview that was relayed on Businessweek.

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