Monthly Archives: March 2016
US Banknote Production Climbs in February
U.S. money production advanced in February to a four-month high, data from the agency responsible for printing currency shows.
521.6 million in $1s, $5s, $10s, $20s, $50s and $100s were produced last month for a combined value of just over $14 billion [...]
CCAC to Review 2017 Coin and Medal Designs
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 15, to review coin designs and talk about themes for a possible series of WWI bronze medals.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
Gold Reclaims 13-Month High; 2016 Silver Eagles Hit 12M
Gold and silver futures snapped a three-session losing streak on Thursday. Gold rebounded to a 13-month high.
Gold for April delivery gained $15.40, or 1.2%, to close at $1,272.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Nixon $1 Cover and Medal Set Debut
The United States Mint's newest American Presidency $1 Coin Cover was the most popular collector product of the week.
Covers hold two circulating-quality Richard M. Nixon dollars from the first day of their production. The coin cover scored opening sales of [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales in February
Australian gold and silver sales eased in February from their three-month highs in January but leapt over their totals from a year earlier, the latest figures from the Perth Mint show.
Silver sales scored a sixth consecutive month above 1 million ounces, and they also marked the sixth highest month since CoinNews started tracking the Mint's data in February 2013 [...]
Gold, Silver Down for Third Session; US Mint Bullion Sales Rise
Precious metals futures settled modestly lower Wednesday, with gold and silver recording their third straight session losses.
Gold for April delivery fell $5.50, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,257.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 1916-2016 Women’s Right to Vote $1 Coin Released
Celebrations were held in Ottawa and Winnipeg Canada this week to introduce the new 1916-2016 Women's Right to Vote $1 circulation coin.
The ceremonies commemorated the 100th anniversary of Canadian Women's Right to Vote and served as the official launch for coins emblematic of the suffrage movement [...]
2015 American Liberty Gold Coin Sales End at 49,325
The United States Mint last Wednesday, March 3, pulled the online product page for the high-relief 2015-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin, marking its sales end at a robust 49,325 coins.
Its sales really hadn't changed much since January, and not at all through the last three reporting periods. In large part, that's because most of them sold earlier [...]
Gold, Silver Slip for Second Day; US Mint Coin Sales Rise
Gold and silver futures declined on Tuesday as profit-taking pressure pulled prices modestly lower for a second day in a row.
Gold for April delivery shed $1.10, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,262.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gerald R. Ford Presidential $1 Coins in Rolls, Bags and Boxes
Earlier today, March 8, the U.S. Mint started selling the 38th Presidential $1 Coin. This release commemorates Gerald Ford who served as President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. Product options include rolls, bags and boxes of the dollars in circulating quality.
The U.S. Mint started producing Presidential dollars in 2007 and has issued four every year since to honor deceased presidents in the order in which they served [...]