Monthly Archives: January 2016
Canadian 2016 Gift Sets for Birthdays, Babies and Celebrations
Newly unveiled Canadian coin sets offer some unique options for those special occasions celebrated throughout the year.
Included in the Royal Canadian Mint's line-up of new products are Birthday Gift Sets, Baby Gift Sets, Wedding Gift Sets and 2016 O Canada Gift Sets. All four include their own unique $1 coin [...]
US Mint Sales: Last Hurrah Products
Nearly two dozen United States Mint products went off sale last week, including commemorative coins, American Silver Eagles and a number of annual sets.
Several of them were among the Mint's best sellers of the week but none of them scored soaring gains [...]
Gold Tops $1,100; Silver Hurdles $14
Gold futures advanced on Thursday for a fifth session in a row and closed at a more than two-month high as the flight to safe-havens continued.
Gold for February delivery gained $15.90, or 1.5%, to end at $1,107.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Australian Collectible Coins for January
Silver coins dominate January products from the Perth Mint of Australia with one gold coin also added to the new offerings. Combined, they make for a total of eight new products from which collectors can choose.
Popular annual series continue in January with the new Always Together silver coin, the Newborn Baby silver coin and the children's classic Snugglepot & Cuddlepie™ silver coin [...]
Gold Hits 2-Month High, Silver Ekes Out Gain
Gold futures extended their winning streak to four straight sessions and settled at a two-month high as demand for safe-havens climbed.
Gold for February delivery tacked on $13.50, or 1.3%, to finish at $1,091.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint 2016 Gift Sets for Birthdays and Newborns
Today, Jan. 6, the United States Mint released special occasion gift sets designed for birthdays and newborns. The two products, the 2016 Birth Set and the 2016 Happy Birthday Coin Set, also represent the first appearance of several 2016-dated collector coins.
Each set includes five coins struck at the San Francisco Mint and bearing the 'S' mint mark [...]
Gold Marks 2-Week High and Third Session Gain
Gold futures on Tuesday scored a third straight session gain and closed at their highest price in more than two weeks.
Gold for February delivery added $3.20, or 0.3%, to end at $1,078.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since Dec. 21 [...]
2016 $20 Tyrannosaurus Rex Silver Coin for $20
The Royal Canadian Mint opened ordering for the 2016 $20 Tyrannosaurus Rex Silver Coin, the latest issue from its popular series of 99.99% pure silver coins that sell at their legal tender face values.
This one should be another hit, especially with youngsters. Known as the king of dinosaurs, the enormous T-Rex is recognized around the world. Fossilized reconstructions make them a centerpiece in museums and imposing CGI recreations have made them stars in films such as Jurassic Park [...]
Gold, Silver Advance in First Day of 2016 Trading
Gold futures advanced in their start to the new trading year on Monday after falling 10.5% in 2015 for a third straight annual loss.
Gold for February delivery tacked on $15, or 1.4%, to settle at $1,075.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Releases Lesson Plans for 2016 Quarters
Educators can now download free lessons plans based on this year's five America the Beautiful Quarters and their designs, the United States Mint announced today.
The U.S. Mint offers educational lessons on coins from the Lincoln cent to the series of Presidential dollars [...]