Yearly Archives: 2013
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 [...]
5-Star Generals and Spousal Gold Coin Price Cuts Possible
One week after prices went up, they could come down for commemorative 5-Star Generals gold coins and collector First Spouse Gold Coins.
Numismatic gold products from the U.S. Mint are subject to weekly price adjustments based on the value of gold [...]
Gold Nears 4-Week Low, Silver Falls, US Gold Coins Gain
Gold declined to a near four-week low Tuesday after climbing in the previous session to above $1,600 for the first time in a week.
Gold for June delivery fell $25.00, or 1.6%, to settle at $1,575.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The settlement prices was the lowest since March 7 [...]
2013 Proof Set Sales Debut at 205,740
United States Mint sales figures place early orders for the newly released 2013 US Mint Proof Set at 205,740.
That is the sales total between its release on Thursday, March 28, and Monday, April 1 [...]
2013 Didgeridoo Coins Second in Land Down Under Series
2013 Didgeridoo 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coins and 2013 Didgeridoo 1 oz Silver Proof Coins mark the second designs under the Perth Mint of Australia's one-year "Land Down Under" series.
Coins of the "Land Down Under" series portray reverse designs showcasing Australia's culture, lifestyle and landmarks [...]
Gold Rises in April Start, Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Top 15M
Gold bounced modestly in its April start, reclaiming $1,600 an ounce for the first time in a week.
Though silver has declined for four straight sessions, U.S. Mint American Silver Eagle bullion coins have topped 15 million in sales this year. Never before in the 27-year history of the Silver Eagle series has the milestone been reached so soon [...]
2013 Perry’s Victory Quarter Released, Sold in Bags and Rolls
Today, April 1, 2013, the United States Mint introduced numismatic bags and rolls of 2013 Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Quarters. The new products coincide with the quarter's release into general circulation.
This second 2013-dated America the Beautiful Quarter showcases artwork on its reverse that is emblematic of [...]
Under the U.S. Mint at San Francisco
Take a few seconds… picture a labyrinth of underground vaults filled with silver, copper and other precious things... That's what I saw under the United States Mint at San Francisco.
Secured by a door that'd give pause to the Incredible Hulk's might, I beheld the man cave of all man caves [...]
Gold Prices Fall 4.8% in Quarter, Silver Drops 6.3%
Gold fell Thursday, logging declines in four of the last five sessions to end the holiday-shortened trading week below $1,600 an ounce.
Gold prices for June delivery settled lower by $11.50, or 0.7%, to $1,595.70 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
2013 Proof Set Issued by US Mint
Today, March 28, the clad 2013 United States Mint Proof Set® debuted at a price of $31.95.
Coins in the set are in proof quality and produced at the U.S. Mint facility in San Francisco. As such, they bear the 'S' mint mark [...]