Monthly Archives: March 2016
Gold Mercury Dime Release; US Mint Price Hikes Possible
There's a good chance that the United States Mint on Wednesday, March 9, will raise prices on its suite of collectible gold coins.
Potential increases come on the heels of advancing gold as it bounces near a 13-month high [...]
Gold Eases from 13-Month High
Precious metals futures were mixed in their start to the new trading week on Monday. Platinum and palladium climbed while gold and silver retreated.
Slipping from a 13-month high, gold for April delivery declined $6.70, or 0.5%, to close at $1,264 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 America the Beautiful Silver Quarters in Proof Set
The United States Mint at noon today started selling its latest product for coin collectors which features 2016 quarters in 90% silver and 10% copper. Labeled the America the Beautiful Quarters 2016 Silver Proof Set, this collection contains silver coins honoring the national sites in Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota and South Carolina.
Notably, this year's set is probably the last to hold coins composed of 90% silver, but more on that later. Found within it are proofs honoring [...]
Gold Ends Week at 13-Month High; US Mint Coin Sales Steady
Precious metals futures rallied on Friday and for the week. Safe-haven demand propelled gold and silver for their first weekly increases in three weeks, padding their sharp year to date gains. On Friday, gold's close was the highest in 13 months and silver ended at its best price in three weeks.
Gold for April delivery on Friday settled up $12.50, or 1%, to $1,270.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2016 Cherry Blossoms Silver Coin Hits 82% of Sales
Seasonal spring blooms adorn a newly released Royal Canadian Mint coin that appears poised for a quick sellout. Its maximum mintage is 6,500 and 82% have already sold.
Priced at CAD $64.95, or about US $48.50, each coin is composed of 99.99% pure silver and features a colorful design of a blooming Kwanzan cherry tree [...]
Celebration Event for Richard and Pat Nixon Coins
In less than two weeks, on March 16, representatives from the Richard Nixon Foundation and United States Mint will commemorate First Lady Pat Nixon's 104th birthday and celebrate the release of coins featuring her and Mr. Nixon.
This event is free and open to the public, and will be held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California [...]
2016 Australian Collectible Coins for March
The Perth Mint of Australia for March offers a range of uniquely themed coins in multiple compositions and finishes.
Leading the charge was a new antiqued silver coin bearing a design emblematic of Odin, the first release in the new Norse Gods series [...]
Gold Ends at 1-Year High; 2016 Silver Eagles Hit 11M
Precious metal futures advanced Thursday, registering gains ranging from 0.7% for platinum to 5.2% for palladium. Gold jumped 1.3%, ending at its best price in a year.
Gold for April delivery added $16.40 to close at $1,258.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Nixon Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set Available
Earlier today, Mar. 3, the United States Mint started selling the first of three Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Sets for 2016. Notably, the series wraps up this year. This latest collector product memorializes Richard M. Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, and his wife Patricia Ryan Nixon.
Sets include an uncirculated quality Richard M. Nixon Presidential $1 Coin and a Pat Nixon First Spouse Bronze Medal [...]
Gold Ends Above $1,240; Silver Returns to $15
Gold and silver futures closed higher Wednesday, with the former marking their best close in nearly three weeks.
Gold for April delivery moved up $11, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,241.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]