Yearly Archives: 2010
Erroneous US Mint Notice Says 2010 Proof Silver Eagles Sold Out
Following the cancellation of last year's proof Silver Eagle coin, the last thing collectors wanted to hear was that this year's 2010 Proof Silver Eagles had sold out. But that is exactly what a selection of U.S. Mint subscription customers were told earlier this week in an e-mail.
A Thursday evening message from the Mint, titled "Erroneous cancellation of backordered and subscription orders," calmed fears [...]
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary for Nov. 12, 2010
At any rate, the common news thread says this morning that the Chinese rate-related apprehensions were sufficient to make for a $31 drop in gold during the overnight hours.
Thus the yellow metal found itself back to roughly last week's post-Fed announcement levels. More substantial support for prices may be found nearer to the [...]
Austria 2010 Holy Crown of St. Stephen Gold Coin
The third coin in the gold series "Crowns of the House of Habsburg" was issued by the Austrian Mint on 10th November, 2010, and is dedicated to the Hungarian crown: the Holy Crown of St. Stephen.
Stephen (969/975 - 1038) was the first Christian King of Hungary. He was responsible for converting the kingdom to Christianity, sometimes even through force.
Around the year 1000 his ambassadors approached Pope Sylvester II in Rome for the papal blessing and a crown for Stephen's pending [...]
Gold Reclaims $1400, Silver Rebounds Above $27
U.S. gold prices reclaimed the $1,400 an ounce level and silver prices rebounded above $27 an ounce on Thursday, one day after precious metals suffered steep losses.
Gold held gains despite a stronger U.S. dollar which was supported by renewed worries over European nation debt woes [...]
American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars End December 13
For years, the United States has recognized today, November 11, as Veterans Day. Celebrations for the holiday may be observed at different events around the country, but collectors may also want to use the day as a reminder to purchase a veterans commemorative coin offered by the U.S. Mint.
American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars were released earlier this year on February 25, 2010. However, whereas the holiday [...]
US Mint Sales: 2010 Gold and Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Explode
The latest round of U.S. Mint sales figures are mixed for numismatic products, but resoundingly explosive for 2010 Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins.
The bullion coins have been on fire during the last few days, capping one of their best seven-day runs in 2010 and making a week-over-week sales comparison a waste of time [...]
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary for Nov. 11, 2010
Following a volatile midweek session, precious metals regained upward momentum during the overnight hours, mainly on Irish debt-related apprehensions and despite a strengthening US dollar. Gold prices opened with a $6.20 per ounce gain at $1,409.60 and would have been up more like $15 had the dollar not made some gain this morning [...]
Canadian Coins Honor Veterans, Remember Fallen
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 2010, the Royal Canadian Mint will join Canadians from across the country in remembering those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.
In the spirit of remembrance, the Mint has once again issued several circulation and collector products which will help Canadians preserve the memory of Canada's fallen and their undying gratitude to our surviving veterans and active troop [...]
Gold Prices Steady, Silver Tumbles
U.S. gold prices steadied Wednesday after precious metals were thumped in the previous day's after-hours trading.
A rebounding U.S. dollar, profit-taking, and tighter margin requirements for silver were cited for sparking the sell-off. Late Tuesday the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announced an increase in silver margins from $5,000 to $6,000 [...]
Printz Joins Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Veteran professional numismatist, Michael D. Printz, has joined the staff of Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. in Chicago.
"When it came to our attention that Mike was no longer affiliated with Larry Whitlow, Ltd., we regarded it as an opportunity of great potential for increasing our dealings in higher-end U.S. rare coins because Mike is a market savvy, knowledgeable numismatist of great integrity [...]