Monthly Archives: April 2013
New Polishing and Laser Frosting Technique Enhance Coins, US Mint Says
A new generation of United States Mint numismatic and commemorative coins appears to be knocking on the door, potentially displacing the traditional picture that collectors have formed over the years for such coins.
Using varying polishing and laser frosting intensities that are intended to enhance [...]
PCGS Announces Shanghai Office, Expands Partnerships in China
Expanding into mainland China, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) said it is opening a new Shanghai office and has begun building partnerships with prominent Chinese companies.
PCGS, a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT), announced its expansion Thursday, noting the new grading and authentication center in mainland China is named Collectors Universe (Shanghai), Ltd [...]
Gold, Silver Jump Friday, but Fall on Week; US Bullion Coins...
Snapping a three-session losing streak, gold rallied Friday as a lackluster U.S. jobs report pressured the dollar and stocks.
Gold for June delivery advanced $23.50, or 1.5%, to settle at $1,575.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The yellow metal posted increases [...]
2013 Australian Koala Silver Coins in Color and Kilo Size
Koala silver coins are a staple of the Perth Mint of Australia's portfolio and two new ones have been issued that expand that line-up dedicated to the marsupial.
They include the 2013 Australian Koala 1 Ounce Silver Colored Coin and the 2013 Australian Koala 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin [...]
2013 American Eagle Bullion Coins Robust in First Quarter Sales
First quarter sales of U.S. Mint bullion coins were strong for American Gold Eagles and record-setting for American Silver Eagles, even as gold and silver prices plunged.
March sales of American Eagle bullion coins did retreat from the previous month, just as sales in February slowed from January. Demand for Eagles tends to surge in January as that is when newly dated bullion coins debut [...]
Gold, Silver Edge Lower; US Gold Coins Advance
Gold declined Thursday for a third straight session and to a fresh nine-month low, but its loss was slight at less than 0.1%. The yellow metal gave up $47.40, or 3.0 %, in the two previous days.
Gold for June delivery dipped $1.10 to finish at $1,552.40 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The settlement price is the lowest since June 28 [...]
US Mint Sales: Proof Coins Best, Proof Silver Eagle Tops 400K
Collector's sights turned to proof coins, the latest batch of United States Mint sales figures show. That's not too surprising with last week's debuting 2013 Proof Set and its 14 proof coins.
What was unexpected was the spike in interest for the 2013-W Proof Silver Eagle [...]
U.S. Mint at San Francisco, Preparing Coin Blanks
A fortress-like exterior, a myriad of underground vaults, cool machines, gadgets and an assortment of coins make for an intriguing tour of the U.S. Mint at San Francisco.
But it's the people there that hang onto your thoughts as you walk out of the building. The talent pool at the SF Mint is exceptional. It's clear [...]
Australian Mini Roo 0.5g Gold Coin for 2013
The Perth Mint has released its newest annual half gram 2013 Australian Mini Roo Gold Coin.
Each 2013 Australian Mini Roo is struck from 0.5 grams of 99.99% pure gold to a diameter of 11.60 mm and a thickness of 0.70 mm [...]
Gold Tumbles to 9-Month Low, Silver Dives, US Gold Coins Up
Gold prices on Wednesday fell sharply for a second day in a row and to a more than nine-month low.
Gold for June delivery ended down $22.40, or 1.4%, to $1,553.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The settlement price was the lowest since June 28 [...]