2010 June
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Royal Australian Mint Appoints New CEO
The Royal Australian Mint announced the appointment of Mr Ross MacDiarmid as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Mr MacDiarmid has extensive private sector experience in...
Canadian Mint’s Vancouver 2010 Commemorative Coin Program Honored
The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured that its Vancouver 2010 commemorative circulation coin program has won global acclaim as the Best New Coin...
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – June 7, 2010
Dubious Declarations by the Danube
Good Morning,
A quick about-face from Hungary regarding its chance of a default assuaged markets as the new trading week...
Stolen New Jersey National Currency Notes Returned to Owner at Long...
(Long Beach, California) - A unique six-note uncut sheet of $5 New Jersey National Currency notes stolen two years ago was returned to its...
Bullion Prices & Business Weekend Recap – June 5, 2010
Attributions for pressuring commodities and stocks lower were disappointing U.S. employment numbers that raised recovery questions coupled with new concerns that Europe's debt...
2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins on Sale
The United States Mint on Thursday, June 3, released the 2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin for an opening price of $1,510.00.
2010 $50 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin - Obverse and Reverse (Click to Enlarge)
The one ounce .9999 fine, 24-karat gold coin marks its fifth year of issue, but this year's version could experience demand unlike past offerings if recent history is any indication.
The 2009 proof launched on October 29, 2009. Debuting four-day sales roared to 19,468. The US Mint stopped selling the coins on March 29, 2010 around the 50,000 level -- the most recent unaudited Mint sales figures have them at 49,388.
Heritage Memphis International Paper Money Auction Offers 3,400+ Currency Lots
In conjunction with the Memphis International Paper Money Show, June 17-21
DALLAS, TX -- The Official Currency Auction of the 2010 Memphis International Paper Money...
Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coins Issued
The United States Mint launched the Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coins on Thursday, June 3, at 12 Noon (Eastern). These 24-karat gold coins are...
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – June 4, 2010
Hungary Hungover
Good Morning,
Anticipation that Friday morning's May jobs report from the US Labour Department would reveal a 'staggering' rate of job...
PNG Applauds Efforts to Battle Coin Doctoring, Monitors Suit
(Long Beach, California) -- The Board of Directors of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) met in Long Beach, California on June 2, 2010 and...