Monthly Archives: January 2015
2015 US Marshals Gold Coin Prices
The pricing picture is now complete for all 2015 US Marshals 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coins which launch at noon ET on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Prices for the silver and clad issues were revealed last year. Prices for the gold coins are now known as well, although they won't be officially published by the United States Mint until Wednesday [...]
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold and silver prices closed higher Tuesday for the first time since Thursday as safe-haven demand improved following a selloff in U.S. stocks.
Gold for February delivery bounced $12.30, or 1%, to settle at $1,291.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
New US Mint Collectible Product Prices for 2015
Prices are changing for several 2015-dated collectible products that are made and sold by the United States Mint. The cost for those with silver coins is moving lower, for the most part, while prices for some annually issued sets is rising.
News of the changes come from [...]
2015 Congratulations Sets for $50.95
Looking for that unique gift for a wedding, anniversary, retirement, graduation or birthday? The U.S. Mint recommends its 2015 Congratulations Set for $50.95 -- $4.00 less than last year.
Held within its festive-themed folder is a Proof American Silver Eagle -- the Mint's most popular collectible coin. This coin by itself [...]
NASA Space-Flown Gold Sells for $1,373 Per Oz
It turns out that space-flown gold isn't all that more expensive than regular earth grounded gold bars or gold coins, at least when buying from the government.
On Thursday, Jan 22, a General Services Administration (GSA) auction of six NASA space-flown gold plates weighing 6,015.5 grams realized $265,607 [...]
Jeppson Assumes US Mint Deputy Director Position
New leadership has been appointed at the United States Mint with Rhett Jeppson assuming the position of principal deputy director.
Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios announced the appointment earlier this month, with Jeppson officially assuming the duties just over two weeks ago, on Jan.12, 2015 [...]
Gold Slips, Jan 2015 Silver Eagle Sales Top Jan 2014
Gold settled lower for a second session in a row on Monday as investors took profits and the U.S. dollar climbed.
In other bullion news, United States Mint sales of bullion American Silver Eagles reached over 5.1 million for the month, topping sales of 4.775 million from January 2014 [...]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Reintroduced
Commemorative coin legislation was reintroduced in the US House of Representatives to help in honoring the sacrifice of America's servicemen and servicewomen who were killed or wounded in combat.
Entitled the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act and numbered H.R.358, the bill was presented by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) on Jan. 14, 2015 [...]
2014 American $1 Coin and Currency Set Values Strong
Those who paid $13.95 for the U.S. Mint's 2014 American $1 Coin and Currency Set could pocket some quick money. The sets are realizing healthy prices in the secondary market, with higher graded examples of its 2014-D Enhanced Uncirculated Native American $1 Coin winning the most.
Sets contain a Series 2013 $1 Federal Reserve note and that $1 coin. They launched with [...]
Congrats Set, US Marshals Coin, Design Reviews; Popular News
This week will be busy with new product releases from the United States Mint and several rounds of medal and coin design reviews by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).
As for new products, the U.S. Mint will launch the 2015 Congratulations Set for $50.95 on Monday. Then on Thursday [...]