Monthly Archives: April 2016
Ford Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set Available
Today, April 8, the U.S. Mint started selling the second to last Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set. This newest product for collectors memorializes Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, and First Lady Betty Ford.
Sets include a 2016 Ford Presidential dollar in uncirculated quality and a bronze medal featuring Mrs. Ford [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Soar in March
Demand in March for Australian bullion products soared with gold sales the highest in five months and silver sales the strongest in six months. And, according to the latest figures from the Perth Mint of Australia, they trounced their year-ago levels.
In extending a streak, silver sales also notched their seventh straight month above 1 million ounces [...]
US Mint Sales: $1 and Quarter Uncirculated Sets Debut
Highlights from the latest U.S. Mint sales report include first showings of four collectible products. Each of them performed well in the early going, leading the sales charts.
In summary, the Mint last week released a 24-karat gold coin, a set with 13 proof coins, a set of uncirculated dollars featuring Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, and a set with uncirculated quarters commemorating national sites in Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota, and South Carolina [...[
Gold, Silver Rebound as Dollar Weakens
Gold and silver futures rebounded Thursday as the U.S. dollar showed weakness against other world currencies.
Gold for June delivery moved up $13.70, or 1.1%, to settle at $1,237.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin Images and Mintage Unveiled
The United States Mint today published images of the 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial 1/10 Ounce Gold Coin. The agency also unveiled the coin's mintage of 125,000 and its household ordering limit of 10 coins.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the silver 1916 Mercury dime and featuring Adolph A. Weinman's original Winged Liberty design, the centennial 24-karat gold coin will launch at noon Eastern Time on April 21 [...]
2016-W $50 Uncirculated American Gold Eagle Released
Today, April 7, the United States Mint released its latest annually issued product, the 2016-W $50 Uncirculated American Gold Eagle.
Initial pricing for the 1-ounce gold piece is $1,525.00, representing an increase of $50 from last year's starting price [...]
Gold Dips 0.5%, Silver Slips 0.4%
Gold and silver futures ended lower on Wednesday and for the third time in four sessions as investors turned toward stocks.
Gold for June delivery shed $5.80, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,223.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Proof Set Logs 3-Days Sales of 185,624
On Friday, April 1, the United States Mint released its 2016 Proof Set for $31.95. The annually issued collector product logged 3-day sales of 185,624 sets.
The sales start is about on par with other recent issues. Sets over the years have launched in [...]
2016 Proof Gold Buffalo Races in Start; 2015 Coin Marks Sales...
Early sales are racing for this year's proof American Buffalo gold coin. The U.S Mint's 1-ounce, 24-karat gold piece scored 4-day sales of 12,001 coins, the quickest start in six years.
The tally is more than double the sales of last year's edition through its first four days. Actually, it took more than three months for the 2015-dated coin to even hit the 12,000 level [...]
Gold, Silver and Platinum Rise
Gold and silver futures bounced higher on improved safe-haven demand and following two straight session losses.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $10.30, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,229.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]