Monthly Archives: February 2016
Canadian 2016 $20 Four-Leaf Clover Coin Released
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Royal Canadian Mint is now selling a one-ounce $20 silver coin featuring a four-leaf clover.
Composed in 99.99% pure silver and in collector proof finish, this 7,500-limited coin is available for CAD $109.95, or about US $79 [...]
US Cent and Nickel Costs Trending Lower
The cost of producing U.S. circulating coins fell for a fourth straight year, the United States Mint disclosed in its 2015 Annual Report.
That said, the price to make and distribute the nation's two smallest coins, the Lincoln cent, and Jefferson nickel, remained well above their face values. Their metallic compositions are the main cost drivers [...]
Gold, Silver Edge Higher; US Mint Gold Sales Rise
Gold and silver futures logged a second day of gains Thursday, paring some of their sharp losses from earlier in the week.
Gold for April delivery tacked on $14.90, or 1.2%, to settle at $1,226.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coins Launch
Earlier today, Feb. 18, the United States Mint started taking orders for 2016-W $10 Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coins.
Featuring designs emblematic of Patricia Nixon, wife of the 37th U.S. President Richard Nixon, they are composed of one-half ounce of 24-karat gold and appear in both proof and uncirculated collector-grade finishes [...]
Gold, Silver Edge Higher; US Mint Silver Coins Climb
Precious metals futures ended higher in the mid-week trading session Wednesday. Gains in gold and silver were modest, and their first in three sessions.
Gold for April delivery added $3.20, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,211.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Mark Twain and Richard Nixon Dollars Lead
While the United States Mint didn't release new coins last week, those that launched at the beginning of the month maintained a steady stream of sales.
They include the silver dollars honoring Mark Twain, the clad dollars depicting former President Richard M. Nixon, and the quarters commemorating Shawnee National Forest in Illinois [...]
Precious Metals Fall; US Mint Coin Sales Rise
Precious metals futures tumbled out of the gate in their start to the new trading week on Tuesday. U.S. markets closed Monday for Presidents Day.
Gold for April delivery declined $31.20, or 2.5%, to settle at $1,208.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Reagan, Ford and Nixon $1 Coins Released in Proof Set
Today, Feb. 16, the U.S. Mint opened sales of its last proof set with coins wholly dedicated to United States presidents.
The Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Program, which started in 2007 and honors deceased presidents, is now in its 10th and final year. This year's set holds the last three series' dollars -- each in special collector proof quality. They feature former commander-in-chief's Reagan, Ford and Nixon [...]
Mark Twain Coin Prices to Rise; Pat Nixon Gold Coin Pricing
For the second time this month and the third time this year, the United States Mint is poised to raise prices on its collectible gold coins. The agency is also about to set up pricing for the upcoming 2016 $10 Patricia Nixon First Spouse Gold Coins. They go on sale Thursday, Feb. 18, at noon Eastern Time.
The U.S. Mint's newest gold pieces, the commemorative Mark Twain $5 coins, will undergo one or possibly two increases [...]
2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin Photos
The U.S. Mint on Tuesday, Feb. 16, will introduce its final proof set of Presidential $1 Coins. One of the set's three dollars features Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States Mint. This article presents photos of a proof Reagan $1 and some of the dies used in striking them.
Made for collectors, proof coins showcase frosted designs against mirror-like backgrounds [...]