Monthly Archives: November 2012
Year of the Snake $1 Notes Introduced by BEP
On Friday, November 15, 2012, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) added uniquely serialized $1 notes to its line of lucky money products.
To celebrate the Year of the Snake, crisp uncirculated $1 notes have been produced with serial numbers beginning with "8888" [...]
Gold Prices Surge Nearly $20, Silver Rallies, US Coins Up
Gold prices jumped nearly $20 Monday, more than erasing losses from last week. Silver, platinum and palladium rallied as well.
Precious metals were lifted, opined analysts, as optimism grew for a U.S. budget deal. That limited safe-haven support for the U.S. dollar and inflated riskier investment appetites as [...]
2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Planned
Collectors can expect a 2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set from the United States Mint.
Listed earlier this week on the U.S. Mint's product schedule but later pulled, the limited edition set will have a price tag of $149.95 [...]
Gold, Silver Drop on Week but US Coin Sales Surge in...
Gold losses on Tuesday and Thursday combined to account for a weekly 0.9% drop in price. Silver tracked the yellow metal this week to give back 0.7% but platinum mustered a 0.2% gain and sister metal palladium surged 2.5%.
The mixed results contrast against last week when precious metals posted broader gains that ranged from 0.9% to 5.7% [...]
Frances Cleveland First Spouse Gold Coins for First Term
Available since Thursday, November 15, 2012, are Frances Cleveland First Spouse Gold Coins that are struck by the United States Mint to celebrate her service during Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States. Mrs. Cleveland's second term coins are expected to launch in late December.
The one-half ounce, 99.99% pure gold coins are available in both proof and uncirculated qualities [...]
Grover Cleveland’s Second Term Presidential $1 Coin Available
Grover Cleveland won two non-consecutive Presidential elections, and now the $1 coin honoring his second term is available. The United States Mint released new Grover Cleveland Presidential $1 coin products on Thursday, November 15, 2012. These circulation quality coins are available in rolls, bags and boxes.
These latest strikes celebrate Grover Cleveland as the 24th President of the United States [...]
Gold Prices Retreat $16, Silver Falls 21 Cents
Gold declined Thursday for the second time since November 5 as the U.S. dollar firmed and the World Gold Council reported that gold demand weakened in the third quarter.
Gold for December delivery fell $16.30, or 0.9%, to $1,713.80 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
US Mint Sales: Sharp Gains Across Numismatic and Bullion Coins
Holiday shopping, last chance sales and newly released numismatic products lifted U.S. Mint sales for week-over-week gains that were handily the best this year.
141 numismatic products outperformed their prior weekly sales compared to the 69 noted last week. The seven days of expanded sales was the best showing this year [...]
Debut Sales Strong for Denali 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin
Starting demand was solid for the newly released 2012-P Denali National Park and Preserve Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.
The Denali silver coin is a collector version with an uncirculated finish and "P" mint mark, and it represents the fifteenth issued in the series of America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins [...]
Gold and Silver Continue Higher, US Gold Coins Rise
Gold continued higher Wednesday, adding to gains that began a week ago Monday.
Gold for December delivery edged up $5.30, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,730.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Intraday prices ranged between $1,720.50 and $1,734.10 [...]