Monthly Archives: May 2015
US Mint Gold Coin Prices May Decline Wed., May 27
Prices of collectible gold coins produced and sold by the United States Mint could go down on Wednesday, May 27.
It'll be close, whether or not that happens. The U.S. Mint averages London gold prices from each Thursday through Wednesday to determine its weekly pricing for gold coins [...]
Gold Starts Trading Week at 2-Week Low
Gold prices posted a more than two-week low to start the new trading week on Tuesday after the U.S. holiday break on Monday for Memorial Day.
Gold for June delivery settled down $17.10, or 1.4%, to $1,186.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold, Silver Drop on Week; US Mint Coin Sales Improve
Gold, silver and platinum declined heading into the three-day weekend with U.S. markets closed on Monday for Memorial Day.
Gold for June delivery was actually almost flat on the day, dropping a dime to settle at $1,204 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 $20 Polar Bear Silver Coin with Canadian Jade
A unique collector coin from the Royal Canadian Mint sports a polar bear in jade with two engraved cubs in an Arctic scene.
Limited to 8,500 and struck in 99.99% pure silver to proof quality, the polished gemstone adds extra interest to Canadians as it was mined in British Columbia [...]
Precious Metals Change Slightly, US Mint Bullion Sales Gain
Precious metals posted only modest changes Thursday, with gold dropping 0.4% and silver advancing 0.1%.
Gold for June delivery dipped $4.60 to settle at $1,204.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. [...]
American Fighter Aces Gold Medal Awarded, Bronze for Public
Members of the U.S. Congress honored a group of elite fighter pilots this week by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal.
During a ceremony held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Congress' highest civilian award was presented [...]
US Mint Sales: Eisenhower Sets Debut
The United States Mint last week introduced the 2015 Silver Proof Set and the Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set. Both opened with stronger sales than recent issues.
On Tuesday, May 12, the Mint started selling the Eisenhower set for $9.95. Sets include an uncirculated Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential $1 Coin and a Mamie Eisenhower First Spouse Bronze Medal [...]
Gold, Silver Gain After FOMC Minutes
Gold settled higher on Wednesday for the sixth time in seven sessions, then added to gains in later electronic trading following the release of minutes from the FOMC's April meeting.
Gold for June delivery rose $2, or 0.2%, to close at $1,208.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 Silver Proof Set Photos and Starting Sales
Last Thursday, May 14, the United States Mint released its 2015 Silver Proof Set for $53.95. This short article presents a photo overview of the silver set which scored four-day sales of 184,613 -- the quickest start since the set from 2012.
Similar to the U.S. Mint's companion clad 2015 Proof Set, all 14 coins are produced at the San Francisco Mint and have the 'S' mint mark [...]
2015 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Released
A new bullion product from the Perth Mint of Australia debuted this month with the release of the 2015 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver Bullion Coin. Each piece is composed of one ounce of 99.9% pure silver.
Featured on the coin's reverse is the likeness of a Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Australia's largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world [...]