Yearly Archives: 2012
2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Debut Sales at 19,290
Sales of the 2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set kicked off decently strong despite a price tag many collectors thought too high.
Release on November 27, 2012, buyers snapped up 19,290 by December 3, 2012. The Tuesday through Monday sales haul represents nearly $2.9 million in revenue for [...]
Denali Quarters Three-Coin Set Available
On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, the United States Mint began accepting orders for the final America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set of the year. With coins honoring Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, the numismatic product has a purchase price of $9.95.
Marking the fifth 2012-dated release in the series, the Denali Quarters Three-Coin Set includes [...]
Gold, Silver Climb on Dollar Weakness
Gold moved higher in starting the week as weakness in the U.S. dollar added to the appeal of precious metals.
Gold for February delivery added $8.40, or 0.5%, to close at $1,721.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins Race in November Sales
November sales of American Eagle gold and silver coins surged over the previous month and the same period last year, finalized sales figures from the United States Mint show.
November sales of American Eagle gold coins totaled 136,500 ounces, jumping 131.4% higher than October and 232.9% above last year's sales during the same time [...]
Gold Dips in November, Silver Up; US Bullion Coin Sales Sizzle
Most precious metals were lower Friday and for the week but only gold posted a loss for November, falling 0.4%.
Despite that, November sales of U.S. Mint American Eagle gold coins more than doubled the previous month and more than tripled the same period last year, logging the best month since July 2010 and the best November since 1998 [...]
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 [...]