Monthly Archives: May 2014
Gold Dips, Silver Rises, US Mint Bullion Coins Gain
Gold edged lower Tuesday, ending down for the first time in three sessions and a smidgen away from a three-week high.
Gold for June delivery dipped 70 cents to close at $1,308.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian Coins for 75th Anniversary of the First Royal Visit
Three unique Royal Canadian Mint coins celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first Royal visit to Canada in 1939. The new issues include a pure gold ultra-high relief coin, a fine silver ultra-high relief coin and a 1 oz. fine silver coin with an antique finish.
All three bear reverse designs emblematic of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their ground-breaking trip to North America [...]
Annual 2014 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set Released
As of noon today, May 6, sales of the annual Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set began for the 2014 edition.
This United States Mint collector product has 8 uncirculated 2014 Presidential $1 Coins that are presented in an informational folder for a regular price of $16.95 and a discounted [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Decline in April
Perth Mint sales of bullion gold and silver fell sharply last month and from a year ago, newly released figures from the Mint show. These declines followed London bullion fixings with April losses of 0.3% for gold and 3.5% for silver.
April sales of the Perth's Australian gold coins and gold bars reached [...]
2014 Australian Silver and Gold Coin Releases for May
A new string of numismatic products debut for May from the Perth Mint of Australia, including a new mini gold coin series and the second issues of a precious metal program dedicated to the treasures of the world.
Joining these May releases, the 100th Anniversary of the Australia Red Cross is celebrated on a new silver proof coin, the [...]
Gold Ends at 3-Week High, Silver Rises
Gold advanced for a second session in a row Monday with safe-haven demand lifting prices to a three-week high.
Gold for June delivery rose $6.40, or 0.5%, to finish at $1,309.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Government Prints 509.4 Million Banknotes in March 2014
More money came from U.S. government presses in March than the previous month but the total value of the banknotes printed was down from February, data released Thursday from the agency responsible for manufacturing U.S. currency shows.
509.44 million in $1s, $5s, $20s and $100s were manufactured in March for a [...]
Gold Logs Weekly Gain, Silver Falls, US Mint Coins Solid
Gold prices rallied Friday, snapping a string of four straight losing sessions and closing above $1,300 an ounce to notch a modest weekly gain of 0.2%.
Gold for June delivery on Friday advanced $19.50, or 1.5%, to close at $1,302.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Sells Out (Photos)
Availability of the 2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set ended Thursday, May 1, 2014 when the United States Mint tagged the product as "sold out." U.S. Mint reporting last had sales of it at 48,111 of the 50,000 limit.
This set is one of the Mint's premier products with extra attention and expense in the packaging to show off the 8 proof coins. There are pros and cons with [...]
2014 Calvin Coolidge $1 Coin Cover Available
On Thursday, May 1, 2014, the United States Mint released its 2014 Calvin Coolidge $1 Coin Cover for the regular price of $19.95 and the subscription price of $17.95.
This marks the 30th issue from the American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series and it honors Coolidge who was the 30th President of the United States [...]