Monthly Archives: June 2016
2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Sets Log First-Day Sales of...
First-day sales of the 2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Set reached 21,149 units, or 28.2% of the allotted 75,000.
Sets launched Thursday without a hitch. Collectors reported hassle-free ordering, fast processing, and prompt receipt of confirmation emails [...]
Ronald and Nancy Reagan Coins Launch July 1
July is normally quiet numismatically with fewer United States Mint product releases as coin collectors focus more on enjoying the summer than on their hobby. This July looks to be about the same, except for some series-ending coin launches early in the month that'll create some buzz.
The U.S. Mint this week updated its product schedule to show July 1, 2016 as the release date for coins featuring Ronald and Nancy Reagan [...]
Gold Scores 17-Month High; US Mint Gold Coin Sales Jump
Precious metals futures advanced Thursday. Gold was the strongest performer within the group, rising 0.8%, extending its winning streak to seven straight sessions, and closing at an almost 17-month high.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $10.10 to settle at $1,298.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Set Release (Updated)
A unique 2016 Native American $1 Coin from the San Francisco Mint and a Series 2013 $1 note from one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks make their debut today, June 16, at noon ET.
The $1 coin has an enhanced uncirculated finish and the $1 bill features a low serial number. Both are paired together [...]
Gold Rallies After Fed Statement, Silver Hits $17.50
Gold futures settled modestly higher Wednesday, advancing their winning sessions to six in a row and posting a fresh, nearly six-week high. Prices then drove higher in after-hours trade when the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.
Gold for August delivery added 20 cents to settle at $1,288.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Harpers Ferry Quarters Debut
America the Beautiful Quarters with a design emblematic of West Virginia's Harpers Ferry National Historical Park launched last week and now appear for the first time in the U.S. Mint's sales report.
Product options include rolls and bags of the coins produced in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco with mint marks of 'P', 'D' and 'S' [...]
Gold Advances for 5th Straight Session
Gold futures moved higher on Tuesday for a fifth straight session and closed at an almost six-week high.
Gold for August delivery added $1.20, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,288.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2016 $5 Superman 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin Released
Today, June 14, the Royal Canadian Mint announced the release of new bullion coin commemorating Superman, the fictional superhero with super-strength and supper-speed.
Officially licensed, struck in 1-ounce of 99.99% pure silver, and limited to 1 million pieces, the bullion coin features a frosted reverse of [...]
US Mint Gold Coin Pricing Hikes Likely on Wed., June 15
On Wednesday, June 15, the United States Mint will likely raise prices on about two dozen gold coins. Increases would depend on the amount of gold in each coin, and range from $5 to $50.
U.S. Mint policy is to set pricing on collector gold coins according to a weekly average of London gold [...]
2016-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Launches on June 30
The United States Mint updated the online product page for this year's proof American Platinum Eagle, adding ordering and mintage limits, images and other release details.
Sales of the 1-ounce .9995 fine platinum coin begin on June 30, 2016 at noon Eastern Time. The mintage at 10,000 coins is two and a half times higher than [...]