Monthly Archives: May 2014
Gold and Other Precious Metals Climb; Gold Eagles Up
Gold prices rose slightly to start the new trading week on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar. Its pick-up was the first in three session.
Gold for June delivery inched up 40 to close at $1,293.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold, Silver Post Weekly Gain; US Mint Bullion Sales Slower
Precious metals ended with narrow changes on Friday but firmed from a week ago with gains of 0.5% for gold, 1.1% for silver, 2.5% for platinum and 1.9% for palladium.
U.S. Mint bullion sales slowed overall from the prior week, though Silver Eagle sales still maintained a record pace. Gold Eagle sales almost halved [...]
2013 Physical Silver Demand Hit Record as Coin and Bar Sales...
Physical silver demand soared to a record in 2013, according to the Silver Institute's World Silver Survey 2014, published Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
Demand for silver jumped 13.3%, led by a 76.3% increase in retail investment in coins and bars [...]
1882 $10 Date Back; Lyons-Treat Signatures Mark New Banknote Variety
Stack's Bowers Galleries has announced the discovery of a new banknote variety, a Series 1882 $10 Date Back from the First National Bank of Hereford, TX, that bears the unique signature combination of Treasury officials J.W. Lyons and Charles Treat.
The company will offer the note in its upcoming 2014 ANA World's Fair of Money Showcase Auction in Chicago, IL, August 6 to 10 [...]
Sacred Teaching of Respect Depicted on Canadian Silver Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint continues its Seven Sacred Teachings series with the release symbolizing respect.
Featuring selectively gold-plated silver coins, the series celebrates core teachings practiced by Aboriginal people throughout North America [...]
Gold Drops Despite Rising US Inflation
Gold prices returned to negative territory Thursday, one day after ending at a one-month high and despite a Labor Department report showing US inflation increased the most in nearly a year.
Gold for June delivery fell $12.30, or 0.9%, to close at $1,293.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2014 Shenandoah 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Released
Shenandoah National Park makes one of its final numismatic appearances with today's release of a three-inch, five ounce silver coin emblematic of the site in Virginia.
New from the United States Mint is the 2014-P Shenandoah National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, the second issue this year and the [...]
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Medals Designs for NY, Flight 93 and...
Candidate designs have been crafted for three Congressional Gold Medals to honor victims of the Sept. 11, 2001. The medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress.
Congressional Gold Medals are authorized by the Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act, Public Law No: 112-76, for each site impacted by the terrorist attacks of 2001 [...]
Perth Mint’s Australian Saltwater Crocodile Silver Bullion Coin Debuts
A new bullion product from the Perth Mint of Australia debuted this month with the release of the 2014 Australian Saltwater Crocodile Silver Bullion Coin. Each piece is composed of one ounce of 99.9% pure silver.
Featured on the reverse of the new silver coin is the likeness of a large Saltwater Crocodile. This issue marks the fourth [...]
Gold Hits 1-Month High, US Mint Bullion Coins Gain
Gold closed at a one-month high Wednesday, gaining for a second time this week after dipping in the previous session. Silver, platinum and palladium extended their winning sessions to three straight.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $11.10, or 0.9%, to end at $1,305.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]