Monthly Archives: October 2012

Gold and silver prices settled lower Tuesday, extending losing streaks to three sessions. The metals were pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar, which gained after the IMF cut its growth forecast for the world economy.

Gold for December delivery fell $10.70, or 0.6%, to $1,765.00 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Intraday prices ranged from $1,762.00 to $1,781.60.

A 1793 Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars, SP66 Brown NGC is among the important early coinage in Heritage Auctions' Oct. 18 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Auction, taking place at the Dallas Convention Center in conjunction with the ANA's National Money ShowSM, Oc. 18-19 [...]

Gold declined in thin trading Monday for a second straight session of losses after having surged to an 11-month high on Thursday.

Gold for December delivery retreated $5.10, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,775.70 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]

Available from the Royal Canadian Mint are two coins emblematic of one of the most important battles fought during the War of 1812.

The Battle of Queenston Heights 1-Kilo Gold Coin and the Battle of Queenston Heights 1-Kilo Silver Coin both contain a reverse design showcasing a depiction of David Kelly's renowned 1896 painting, Battle of Queenston Heights [...]

Gold fell from an eleven-month high Friday, trimming its first October weekly gain down to a modest 0.4%.

Other precious metals retreated on the day as well, yet the PGM's rallied for the week with platinum gaining 2.3% and palladium rising 3.5%. Silver was the lone metal lower this first October week, but barely, off half a cent [...]

So far the United States Mint has just two products to launch in October, and they are the two Alice Paul First Spouse Gold Coins.

Beginning Thursday, October 11, collectors can buy the 2012-W Alice Paul First Spouse Gold Coins with the option of proof or uncirculated finishes. Each will be sold separately and come in a custom-designed hardwood presentation case [...]

Losing a coin that has played an integral part in Canadian society since before its confederation is certainly an occasion that calls for a retrospective look at its history.

The Royal Canadian Mint has done that, issuing several new commemoratives 2012 Farewell to the Penny 1 Cent Coins in honor of the soon to be absent strike [...]

A 107-year old $5 bill from Fairbanks, Alaska originally given to the city's namesake, former U.S. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, is expected to sell for $200,000 or more in an auction of rare currency on October 18, 2012.

The historic note is printed with serial number one and it has been in the family's possession since Charles W. Fairbanks received it from the First National Bank of Fairbanks when it was issued in 1905 [...]

Dozens of rare coins from China, Malaysia, Australia and the United States certified for authenticity and grade by Professional Coin Grading Service are among the highlights of the upcoming Monetarium Singapore auction at the Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore and online, October 26, 2012.

"Many collectors from Asia are starting to realize the advantage and convenience of having coins graded by PCGS," stated Gilbert Chiang of Monetarium Singapore [...]