Yearly Archives: 2013
World Famous Squares in Four-Coin Silver Proof Set
A newly released silver proof set from the Perth Mint of Australia showcases four of the world's most famous city squares on square-shaped coins.
Reverse designs of the square-shaped, 99.9% fine silver coins are emblematic of [...]
Gold Gains, Silver Tops $31, US Bullion Coins Advance
Gold and other precious metals advanced Monday, led by silver which jumped 2.3% to close above $31 an ounce for the first time in more than three weeks.
Gold for February delivery settled up $8.80, or 0.5%, to $1,669.40 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Prices ranged from an intraday trading low of $1,659.50 to a high of [...]
2012-W American Eagle Gold Proof Coins Selling Out
Three of five products featuring 2012-W American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are now listed on the U.S. Mint's website as sold out.
These 22-karat gold coins launched on April 19, 2012 in four varying sizes, plus a four-coin set with them all. Each collector coin carries a proof finish and the "W" mint mark to denote production at [...]
Gold, Silver Snap Six-Week Losing Streak; US Coin Sales Soar
Gold prices retreated Friday, yet still notched a weekly gain and snapped a six-week losing streak in the process.
Gold for February delivery declined $17.40, or 1.0%, to $1,660.60 an ounce on the Comex in New York. This week the yellow metal rebounded [...]
2013 Canadian Arctic Expedition Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins
Discovery is the theme of a new series of commemorative coins now available from the Royal Canadian Mint. Gold and silver coins depicting the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition debuted on January 8, 2013.
Strikes of the series include a proof $100 gold coin, a proof silver dollar, a brilliant silver dollar and a proof silver dollar with [...]
Gold and Silver Jump, US Bullion Coins at Monthly Highs
Gold rebounded Thursday as the U.S. dollar retreated and on news that ECB President Mario Draghi expects continued weakness in the euro zone economy this year.
Gold for February delivery rallied $22.50, or 1.4%, to $1,678.00 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Gold traded from an intraday low of [...]
US Mint Sales: 2013 American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins Surge
Buying activity increased for a variety of United States Mint products -- bullion and numismatic, new sales figures from the bureau show.
2013-dated American Eagles ignited demand for bullion gold and silver coins and 99 numismatic products notched higher week-over-week sales compared to the 21 noted in last week's sales report [...]
Gold and Silver Fall, but Platinum and Palladium Rise
Gold ended lower Wednesday, logging a loss in four of the last five sessions. Gold for February delivery dipped $6.70, or 0.4%, to $1,655.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Prices ranged from $1,651.30 to $1,666.00.
Falling for the first time in three days, March silver lost 21.6 cents, or 0.7%, to [...]
2013 Jacques Cartier Gold Coin Second in Canadian Great Explorers Series
The Royal Canadian Mint on Tuesday, January 7, 2013, began accepting orders for its 2013 $200 Jacques Cartier Gold Coin, the second of six issues in its Great Explorers series.
Each $200 coin is in 99.99% pure gold and struck to a proof quality finish. This latest release has a worldwide mintage limit of 2,000, which is 1,000 less than [...]
Annual 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets Released
Today, January 8, 2013, the United States Mint released the 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set for $41.95.
Included as part of the set are five San-Francisco struck quarters composed of 90% silver for a total silver weight of 0.904 troy ounces -- a melt value of [...]