Monthly Archives: December 2013
Woodrow Wilson Presidential $1 Coin & Edith Wilson Medal Set
The fifth and last 2013 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Bronze Medal Set from the United States Mint launched today, Dec. 19. It is also the final product from the bureau this year.
This set honors President Woodrow Wilson and his second wife, Edith Wilson. Last week, on Dec. 10, the Mint issued the set featuring a medal of Wilson's first wife Ellen [...]
US Mint Sales: Ellen Wilson Coins Debut; Rushmore Coin Retreats
Weekly sales data from the United States Mint usually offer debuting totals for products released during the prior week. There's been some hit and miss on that recently.
Sales for the first four 2013 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Sets are still unknown, and everyone will have to wait longer to learn how well the new Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets are selling [...]
Gold, Silver Up Before Fed’s Taper Decision, Choppy After
Gold and silver futures closed higher Wednesday, and then turned choppy in electronic trading after the Federal Reserve announced that it was trimming its monthly bond purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion.
In thin volume pre-Fed announcement, gold for February delivery traded up $4.90, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,235 an ounce on the [...]
2013 Royal Canadian Mint Holiday-Themed Coins
Holiday themed coins are still available from the Royal Canadian Mint, offering gift ideas for those looking for unique presents.
These strikes include an array of design options with some integrating enhancements such as lenticular treatments, Swarovski elements and Venetian glass [...]
BEP Produces 541.9M Banknotes in Nov, Signings by Rosie Rios
More banknotes were printed in November than a month earlier, according to data released Tuesday, Dec. 17, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP).
The BEP on Tuesday also announced that Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios will be available Friday, Dec. 20, to sign currency and coin products [...]
Gold Falls After Flat Inflation Report
Gold and silver futures ended lower for the first time in three sessions after a report showed flat U.S. inflation and ahead of the Fed's monetary policy statement.
Gold for February delivery fell $14.30, or 1.1%, to finish at $1,230.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set Available
Available at noon ET today, Dec. 17, 2013, is the 2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set, one of the year's most unique offerings from the United States Mint.
Priced at $57.95, the Coin and Chronicles Set contains a one-ounce, 99.9% pure Theodore Roosevelt Silver Medal, a clad [...]
Gold and Silver Rise Ahead of Fed Meeting, Up for Second...
Gold and silver futures rose for a second straight session Monday, ahead of this week's highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Gold for February delivery gained $9.80, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,244.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2013 First Spouse Bronze Five-Medal Set
Today, Dec. 16, 2013, the United States Mint released its 2013 First Spouse Bronze Five-Medal Set. Its price is $16.95, the same as last year's set but it had one less medal.
In the set are all five 2013 First Spouse Bronze Medals with designs matching this year's First Spouse Gold Coins honoring Ida McKinley, Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson and Edith Wilson [...]
2013 Edith Wilson First Spouse Gold Coins Available
Available at noon ET today, Dec. 16, 2013, are Edith Wilson First Spouse Gold Coins, the last of five releases this year and the 30th overall in the United States Mint's 24-karat gold series.
On their obverses and reverses are designs honoring Edith Wilson, the second wife of Woodrow Wilson who was the 28th President of the United States [...]