Monthly Archives: May 2016
US Mint Sales: Gold Mercury Dime Retreats Further
The U.S. Mint took a break from product launches last week so its latest sales report is kind of same ol' same ol' -- even down to the agency's best-sellers with 8 of the top 10 the same as a week earlier.
This week's report does show a third straight sales regression for the 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin [...]
Gold Edges Higher for Third Session, Logs 1-1/2 Week High
Precious metals futures changed mostly modestly Tuesday. Silver was the biggest percentage gainer, rising about 0.6%. Gold claimed a third straight session increase, closing near a 1-1/2 week high.
Gold for June delivery rose $2.70, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,276.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Gerald R. Ford $1 Coin Cover Available
Today, May 17, the United States Mint released its latest coin cover that includes two circulating-quality dollars featuring Gerald R. Ford.
Limited to 20,000 and priced at $19.95, this product for collectors is the 38th and second-to-last release in the American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series [...]
2016 $2 Single Note Collection Includes Two Banknotes
Minutes ago, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) started selling its latest and always popular annual product for money collectors, the 2016 $2 Single Note Collection. It features two banknotes with serial numbers beginning with the year "2016."
Limited to 5,000 sets with an additional restriction of 25 sets per household, the collection includes [...]
Gold, Silver and Platinum Inch 0.1% Higher
Precious metals futures changed little on Monday with gold, silver and platinum each gaining 0.1%. Palladium futures logged a 0.2% decline.
Gold for June delivery added $1.50 to settle at $1,274.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin Photos and Video
The U.S. Mint last month introduced its gold Mercury dime. This short article presents a video and high-resolution photos of the 24-karat gold coin that, for now, is no longer available. The collectible went on back order after about 20 minutes and became unavailable after 40.
This 10c gold piece is a 100th anniversary version of sculptor Adolph A. Weinman's Winged Liberty Head dime [...]
Gold, Silver Down on Week; US Mint Gold Coin Sales Ebb
Gold and silver futures advanced on Friday but both declined on the week -- gold's first loss in three weeks but silver's second in a row.
Gold for June delivery added $1.50, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,272.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2016 Star Trek Collector Coins and Stamps Launch
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history, the Royal Canadian Mint on Thursday launched Star Trek™ collectible coins in gold, silver and three-ply nickel finish plated steel.
Leading the officially license products is a $20 Star Trek: Enterprise Silver Coin sold at its legal tender face value under the RCM Exchange $20 for $20 program. Also released is a $200 pure gold coin struck in the shape of the Star Trek insignia [...]
Gold Slips 0.3%; Silver Drops 1.3%; US Mint Coin Sales Rise
Precious metals settled lower Thursday as the U.S. dollar rebounded. Gold's loss was its third in four days.
Gold for June delivery declined $4.30, or 0.3%, to close at $1,271.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Coin Production in April; Reagan $1 Mintages Revealed
Production of U.S. coins for circulation slowed in April and from a year ago, according to United States Mint figures released on Tuesday, May 10.
The data also shows mintages of the 2016 Ronald Reagan dollar, the last release in the U.S. Mint's series of Presidential $1 Coins which honors former and deceased U.S. Presidents [...]