Monthly Archives: October 2012
Commemorative Coin Sales End Dec. 17, 2012
An ending sales date of December 17, 2012 has been announced by the United States Mint for all 2012-dated commemorative coin and 2011-dated silver medal products.
These include the 2012 Star-Spangle Banner commemorative coins, 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars and 2011 September 11 National Medals [...]
Gold, Silver Drop Sharply on Week, US Gold Coins Rebound
Gold fell by more than $20 to a six-week low Friday, deepening a weekly loss to 2.0%.
Other precious metals were hit harder on the day and week. The weakness did contribute to bargain hunting among United States Mint bullion products. U.S. gold coins, in particular, notched the highest weekly sales since mid-September [...]
2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Designs Revealed
Designs for the upcoming 2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Program were unveiled by the United States Mint late Thursday, October 18, 2012.
The six designs are featured on three new coins to be issued as part of the commemorative program, including a $5 gold coin, a silver dollar and a half-dollar clad coin [...]
Series 2009 $2 Uncut Currency Sheets Released by BEP
On Thursday, October 18, 2012, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) released Series 2009 $2 Uncut Currency Sheets.
Uncut currency sheets feature crisp, uncirculated $2 notes bearing the signatures of U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios. All the bills have a designation of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York [...]
Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin & Alice Paul Medal Set Debuts
For the first time this year, the United States Mint has released a 2012 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set. It honors Chester Arthur and Alice Paul. Sales began Thursday, October 18, at noon Eastern Time.
The price of the medal set is $9.95, which is cheaper than prior issues in the series [...]
Gold and Silver Snap Two-Day Winning Streak, US Coins Unchanged
Gold gave back more than half of its previous two days of gains Thursday as the U.S. dollar rebounded from a four-week low. Precious metals closed nearer session lows.
Gold prices for December delivery declined $8.30, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,744.70 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
US Mint Sales: Bullion Gold and Collector Silver Coins Improve
With the last two U.S. Mint sales reporting periods broken up almost evenly by the suspension of silver coins for re-pricing, the most recent report shows stronger sales for the returning coins despite their higher price tags and recently waning silver prices.
Conversely, weaker precious metals prices appear to be depressing or perhaps sidelining investors of bullion silver coins for now, while bullion gold coins are selling faster [...]
Gold, Silver Advance for Second Session as Dollar Falls
Gold advanced for a second day Wednesday as weakness in the U.S. dollar pulled investors toward commodities. The greenback fell to a one-month low against other major currencies after Spain kept its investment-grade credit rating from Moody's Investors Service.
Gold prices for December delivery rose $6.70, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,753.00 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
Lions Clubs Commemorative Coins for 2017
As expected, President Obama on October 5, 2012 signed into law the Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 112-181).
Lions Clubs commemorative coins struck from 90% silver and in proof and uncirculated collector qualities will get produced by the U.S. Mint for sale during calendar year 2017 [...]
Debut 2012 Alice Paul Gold Coin Sales Best Since 2010
Starting demand for U.S. Mint issued 2012 Alice Paul coins was the strongest in the bureau's collectible 24-karat gold coin series since 2010.
On Thursday, October 11, the U.S. Mint released the proof and uncirculated Alice Paul and the Suffrage Movement Gold Coins. By Monday, October 15, collectors ordered a total of [...]