Monthly Archives: May 2009
‘King of Coins’ Leads $45 Million Heritage CSNS Auctions in Cincinnati
Gold Rises, Platinum and Silver Gains more Robust
Numismatic News Headlines – May 5
Circulating Coin Production Update: Charts by US Mint Facility (1999-2009)
The US Mint has updated coin production figures through to April 2009, and the data indicates a further slide for circulating change.
Rather than offer a hodge-podge of numbers that make it difficult to see and compare mintage levels for modern coinage, the included charts visually show trends for a quick analysis.
The US Mint has already said fewer coins will be struck this year. Had the Mint remained silent, it would still be a simple deduction to realize that 2009-dated pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters should be much, much scarcer.
Silver Soars, Gold and Platinum Rise as Dollar Falls
Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Sales Strongest Since 1999
2009 American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin sales are off to the quickest start in ten years and have recorded the third best performance since the series began in late 1986, according to the latest United States Mint coin sales statistics.
Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Sales Total, Jan-Apr (1986-2009)
From January through April, the US Mint has sold 489,500 eagle gold coins to its authorized dealers. That trails only behind the Y2K explosion of safe haven buying of bullion in 1999, and then the inaugural leading months in 1987 after the coins were first introduced.