Monthly Archives: March 2013
2013 American Platinum Eagle Design Candidates
In July, the United States Mint will release the 2013-W Proof American Platinum Eagle. Nine design candidates for the reverse of this year's platinum coin have already been reviewed.
Struck from one ounce of 99.95% and around since 1997, proof American Platinum Eagles feature annually changing reverses [...]
Gold Returns to 3-Week High, US 1 Oz Bullion Coins Rise
Gold returned to a more than three-week high Thursday after retreating Wednesday for the first time in five sessions.
Gold for April delivery finished up $6.30, or 0.4%, to $1,613.80 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The settlement price was the highest since [...]
US Mint Sales: Silver Coins and 2013-Dated Products Lead
Buying activity eased last week for United States Mint products, the bureau's latest weekly sales figures show. Collectors were most interested in silver coins and newer products.
In our weekly listing of U.S. Mint best-sellers, silver related products held five of the top seven spots and only one product in the top ten lacked a 2013 date [...]
2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coins in Gold, Silver and Clad
Today, March 21, 2013, the United States Mint released clad half-dollar, silver dollar and $5 gold 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coins. Each is available from the U.S. Mint at introductory pricing.
Struck in uncirculated and proof qualities, the commemoratives honor five United States Army 5-star generals and [...]
Gold Snaps Four-Session Winning Streak, Silver Eases
Gold prices declined Wednesday for the first time in five sessions. In other metals, silver retreated for a second day while platinum and palladium climbed for the first time this week.
Falling from a three-week log, gold for April delivery shed $3.80, or 0.2%, to end at $1,607.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
2013-W Enhanced American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin Images
For most coin collectors, uncirculated coins take a back seat to proofs. That could change. An uncirculated Silver Eagle with an enhanced finish is poised to change the popularity landscape.
Exhibiting brilliant elements that artistically complement its classic designs, the [...]
Gold Gains for Fourth Session, US Mint Coin Sales Rise
Safe-haven demand continued to support gold Tuesday as prices advanced for a fourth straight session to log a fresh three-week high.
Gold for April delivery gained $6.70, or 0.4%, to finish at $1,611.30 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The close was the highest since February 26 [...]
2013 William McKinley Presidential $1 Coin Cover Available
Today, March 19, 2013, the William McKinley Presidential $1 Coin Cover went on sale at the United States Mint for $19.95.
The U.S. Mint launched the coin cover exactly one month following the release of the McKinley dollars in rolls, bags, and boxes [...]
Gold Tops $1600; Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Top 13M
Gold extended its session wins to three Monday, gaining in seven of its last eight closings. The precious metal's safe-haven appeal grew as investors worried over the eurozone impact of a bailout plan for Cyprus.
Gold for April delivery added $12.00, or 0.8%, to end at $1,604.60 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
Canadian 2013 $20 Wolf Silver Coin for $20
Today, March 18, 2013, the Royal Canadian Mint began accepting pre-orders for the 2013 $20 Wolf Silver Coin, the newest issue from its best-selling series of $20 silver coins that sell at face value.
The Canadian 2013 $20 Wolf Silver Coin is the eight release in the series. Like the past seven $20 for $20 coins, it [...]