Monthly Archives: August 2015
$20.8 Billion in US Banknotes Printed in June, Most in 1-3/4...
More banknotes were produced in June than the month and year earlier, data from the agency responsible for making U.S. currency shows, and their combined value was the highest in 1-3/4 years.
Over 576.2 million in $1s, $5s, $10s, $20s and $100s were printed in June for a total of more than $20.8 billion [...]
Gold Falls to 1-Week Low; US Mint Coin Sales Soar
Gold futures settled near a one-week low on Tuesday as risk appetite returned with U.S. stocks rebounding, though their gains slimmed as the day progressed.
Gold for December delivery declined $15.30, or 1.3%, to close at $1,138.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set First-Day Sales
Early sales are in for the 2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set. The United States Mint said 44,344, or 49.3% of the allotted 90,000, were claimed in the first day.
The sets launched on Monday at noon ET. A flurry of activity in buying them early paralyzed the Mint's website [...]
US Mint Gold Coin Prices Could Increase
Gold's move late last week to a six-week high could result in higher United States Mint collectible gold coin prices.
The chance for increases has fallen greatly, however, with precious metals dropping sharply this week [...]
Precious Metals Fall, Gold Slips from 6-Week High
Gold futures retreated to start the new trading week on Monday, falling 0.5% and from a more than six-week high.
Gold for December delivery declined $6 to close at $1,153.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 Coin and Currency Set Ordering Hiccups
An affordable price, a key coin, a symbolic serial-numbered banknote, and a sellout in the prior issue set the stage today for a whirlwind of activity when the 2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set launched.
A wave of collectors, dealers and flippers stormed the U.S. Mint's website at 12 noon ET to order the new set. Many of them ran into a wall [...]
2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set Release
A 2015 Native American $1 Coin from West Point and a Series 2013 $1 Federal Reserve note from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York make their eagerly awaited debut today.
The coin features a unique finish and the $1 bill bears a distinctive starting serial number of "911." They are available together within a joint United States Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing product called the 2015 American $1 Coin and Currency Set [...]
Gold Ends Week at 6-Week High; US Mint Bullion Sales Quicken
Most precious metals ended lower Friday after in-tandem gains in the prior two sessions. Gold was the exception, posting a modest gain. All but palladium advanced on the week.
Gold for December delivery gained $6.40, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,159.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
New Nancy Reagan Gold Coin Designs Reviewed
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met by teleconference Monday, Aug. 10, to look over a fresh set of candidate designs for next year's $10 gold coins honoring Nancy Reagan.
Earlier designs went under the microscope in June, reviewed by the CCAC and Commission of Fine Arts [...]
Gold Marks 5-Week High; US Mint Gold Sales Rise
Precious metals surged for a second session in a row Thursday, each advancing 2.2%. Gold was the biggest winner, scoring a five-week high.
Gold for December delivery rallied $25.30, or 2.2%, to settle at $1,153.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]