2008 September
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Gold, Platinum and Silver Continue Negative Slide
New York gold futures fell further Thursday, reaching an impressive nine-day losing streak and smashing through the mental $750 barrier. Silver and platinum faltered...
Egyptian Sand in Wonders of the World Coins
Sand from the Great Pyramid of Giza has been encapsulated within silver and gold commemorative coins featuring the Wonders of the Modern World.
The 2008 proof commemoratives were minted on behalf of the Isle of Man Government by the Pobjoy Mint, who has become known for their innovative approach to modern coin issues, and minted the world's first pyramid shaped coin in 2007.
Museum Offers Collector’s Day for Youth
Young collectors at a museum in Arkansas can spend a day and receive tips and instructions for researching, caring for and displaying their collection...
Fiji Promotes New Coinage, to Lose One and Two-Cent Coins
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji launched a national awareness campaign on Thursday promoting upcoming changes to Fiji's coinage structure.
Deputy Governor Mr. Sada...
Gold Decline Continues, New 11-Month Low
As the U.S. dollar strengthened Wednesday, New York precious metals futures continued their several day free-fall. Silver, gold and platinum dropped hard, losing 7...
Rare 1873-CC Seated Liberty Dollar Coin Saves Home
A 1873-CC Seated Liberty silver dollar may have saved a couple in Parma, Ohio from losing their home. According to WKYC-TV, the couple brought...
Commemorative Five-Star Generals Coins Introduced
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts introduced new coin legislation Tuesday, September 9, seeking to mint coins recognizing 5 historic United States Army Five-Star Generals.
The...
Daily Numismatic Headlines for September 9, 2008
The following numismatic articles are not written for CoinNews, but we recommend collectors read them for their unusual or interesting content:
How...
Heritage’s HA.com Passes 400,000 Registered Bidder-Members
DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage Auction Galleries, the world's third largest auction, has announced that their count of registered bidder-members in their online community at HA.com...
Gold Tumbles to 2008 Low, Below $800
New York precious metals were violently battered downward Tuesday, as silver, gold and platinum lost 2.9 percent, 1.3 percent, and 6.7 percent, respectively. The...