Monthly Archives: November 2012
US Mint Updates Website, Customer Access Improved
The United States Mint today published more changes to its website at www.usmint.gov. Similar to past tweaks, these updates are designed to "improve the user experience" according to the bureau.
One major improvement includes a new website header. It offers an at-glance customer service telephone number, quick access links to customer account and [...]
Denali Quarters Sets and Harrison Gold Coins Start December
December will start a bit quicker for the United States Mint as it introduces three collector products. Denali National Park and Preserve Quarters make an appearance in a Three-Coin Set, followed by two First Spouse Gold Coins commemorating Caroline Harrison.
Rolling out on Tuesday, December 4, is the 2012 Denali National Park and Preserve Quarters Three-Coin Set for $9.95. Making up the set is [...]
How Coin Collectors Battle Threat of Theft
Anecdotal evidence is growing that more criminals are targeting coin collections, even if they don't always understand their true value...
While the exact number of coin-related burglaries is not always reported, there are some estimates of the seriousness of the problem. The Butternut Company, a private company that specializes in Civil War tours and coins, reports that [...]
US Mint Sales: Bullion and Proof American Eagle Gold Coins Soar
Demand stepped up several levels for American bullion and collector proof gold coins, the latest sales figures from the United States Mint show.
On the collectible front, 2012-W Proof American Eagle gold coins advanced 2,152 as a group compared to 1,302 previously. The one-ounce size was favored the most, rising [...]
Gold Rebounds, Silver Settles to 7-Week High, US Coins Bullish Still
Gold and silver rebounded Thursday, snapping three-session losing streaks as the U.S. dollar weakened and bargain hunting took hold. Silver led precious metals with a 2% gain and closed at a seven-week high.
Gold for February delivery -- the new, most active contract -- advanced $10.70, or 0.6%, to $1,729.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Prices traded through [...]
1919-D Half Dollar Highlights Legend-Morphy’s $3M Regency Auction in Vegas
A rare 1919-D half dollar PCGS MS65 is among the stellar offerings valued at more than $3 million in Legend-Morphy's Dec. 13 Regency Auction at the PCGS Members Only Coin Show.
The featured highlight is a 1919-D half dollar PCGS MS65, boasting surfaces as clean and boldly lustrous as [...]
Gold, Silver Down for Third Day as US Eagle Gold Coins...
Gold and silver on Wednesday fell for a third straight day as strength in the U.S. dollar continued to erode the appeal of precious metals and as traders were risk-averse early over concerns about U.S. fiscal cliff negotiations.
Gold for December delivery declined $25.80, or 1.5%, to settle at $1,716.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
Making American History Coin & Currency Set Tops 50,000
Sales of the Making American History Coin & Currency Set hurdled 50,000 by jumping almost 5,000 in seven days -- an increase not seen since the first full week following the set's August 7, 2012 release.
New United States Mint sales figures have the sets up 4,974 to 51,868, making them the second best-selling [...]
Gold, Silver Prices Fall for Second Day
Gold and silver prices retreated for a second straight day Tuesday as the U.S. dollar rebounded from early weakness.
Gold for December delivery on the Comex in New York settled at $1,742.30 an ounce, falling $7.30 or 0.4%. Prices on the day bracketed a $1,741.20 low and $1,751.90 high [...]
Coin Encapsulation Sources Sought by United States Mint
A synopsis has been issued by the United States Mint seeking to determine potential business sources for a new coin encapsulation system at the U.S. Mint facility in West Point.
The synopsis was published last week on the Federal Business Opportunities website and seeks capabilities statements from interested businesses with an eventual plan to issue a draft Request For Proposal (RFP) within 120 days [...]