Monthly Archives: April 2013
Gold Adds 0.7%, US Mint Gold Sales Highest Since Dec. 2009
Gold prices climbed 0.7% Thursday to take a small bite out of recent losses. Physical demand for the precious metal continues to grow.
Gold for June delivery settled up $9.80 to $1,392.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Prices traded between intraday levels of $1,335.60 and $1,402.00 [...]
US Mint Sales: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential $1s Debut
Starting sales were strong but not overly impressive for newly released $1 coins featuring the image of one of America's most popular presidents, Theodore Roosevelt.
On Thursday, April 11, 2013, the United States Mint began selling products with Theodore Roosevelt Presidential dollars in circulating quality [...]
U.S. Mint at San Francisco, Coining Press Room
Pressed penny machines... You gotta love them. Stick a penny into the slot, pick your design, start cranking, crank some more and then a little more. Eventually, out pops your flattened souvenir.
The mechanics are kind of similar with presses at the U.S. Mint at San Francisco, but the scope of Mint presses are obviously quite different and blazingly fast [...]
Gold Dips; US Gold Bullion Coins Notch 2013 Daily Sales Record
Gold fell modestly Wednesday as the U.S. dollar garnered the safe-haven appeal.
Though gold futures have plummeted $182.20, or 11.6%, since Thursday, U.S. Mint gold bullion coins are screaming. They just scored a 2013 daily sales record [...]
US Mint Coin Prices to Fall; 2013-W Proof Gold Eagles Set
Recent and sharp declines in precious metals will trigger pricing cuts Wednesday, April 17, for several platinum and gold coins sold by the United States Mint.
Wednesday is also decision day for tagging prices to the 2013-W Proof American Gold Eagles. This year's proof Gold Eagles make their [...]
Gold, Silver Rebound; US Gold Bullion Coins Blazing
Gold, silver and other precious metals rebounded Tuesday as buyers stepped in at comparative bargain levels following steep declines in the previous session.
Gold for June delivery settled up $26.30, or 1.9%, to $1,387.40 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Prices traded from [...]
Perry’s Victory Quarters Three-Coin Set Available
Today, April 16, 2013, the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Quarters Three-Coin Set officially went on sale at the United States Mint.
At $9.95 per unit, the same price as the last six America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets, collectors can get [...]
US Mint Suspends Three Numismatic Silver Products
Plummeting silver prices sprung sales suspensions for three United States Mint silver products.
On Tuesday, silver values sank to a multi-year low. As a result, the following three numismatic silver products were taken off sale pending pricing adjustments [...]
Gold Dives 9.3%, Silver Tumbles 11.3%, Both at Multi-Year Lows
Precious metals spiraled south for a second session Monday with gold and silver sinking to multi-year lows.
Gold for June delivery dived $140.30, or 9.3%, to end at $1,361.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The settlement price was the lowest since February 2011 and the one-day dollar drop the biggest since January 1980 [...]
2013-W Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set Price, Sales Window
Additional release details are available for the 2013 American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set from West Point.
There are no mintage or household limits, but sales are restricted to a four-week window with an ordering deadline of [...]