Monthly Archives: June 2016
Gold and Silver Advance Above 5-Week Highs
Gold and silver futures advanced their winning streaks on Monday to four straight sessions, and each posted a more than five-week high.
Gold for August delivery moved up $11, or 0.9%, to end at $1,286.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold, Silver Advance on Week; US Mint Bullion Coin Sales Mixed
Gold and silver futures extended their weekly advances to two in a row as gold notched a more than three-week high and silver scored a five-week high.
Gold for August delivery on Friday added $3.20, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,275.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since May 17 [...]
2016 American $1 Coin & Currency Set Launches on June 16
The United States Mint unveiled information today about the upcoming 2016 American $1 Coin & Currency Set.
Launching on Thursday, June 16, at noon ET, this year's set includes an enhanced uncirculated 2016 Native American $1 Coin from the San Francisco Mint and an [...]
NGC Grades and Encapsulates 35 Millionth Coin
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded its 35 millionth coin, and is the first third-party coin grading service to reach the landmark figure, according to a company news release published on Friday, June 10.
NGC graded nearly five million coins in the last two years alone, having hit the 30-million mark in mid-April 2014 [...]
Harpers Ferry Quarter Launch Ceremony Highlights
Quarters commemorating Harpers Ferry National Historical Park were introduced to the public Wednesday, June 8, at an event held in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Despite a sudden rain storm, about 1,100 people attended the official launch ceremony that included some 400 children [...]
US Banknote Production Slows in May
American money production slowed in May for the first time in five months, data from the agency that prints U.S. currency shows.
More than 605.4 million in banknotes were produced last month for a value topping $12.7 billion [...]
Perth Mint 2016 Australian Collector Coins for June
New coins in June from the Perth Mint of Australia are fewer in number than other recent months but their subject matter is sure to grab some interest among collectors.
Offerings include collectibles featuring Thor, the sailing ship Eendracht, The Phantom, a Kookaburra and an Australian stock horse [...]
Gold Posts New 3-Week High, Silver Settles at 1-Month High
Gold and silver futures advanced for a second straight session Thursday, with gold scoring a new three-week high and silver closing at a one-month high.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $10.40, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,272.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold and Silver Score 3-Week High
Gold and silver futures notched three-week highs on Wednesday, propelled by a weakened U.S. dollar.
Gold for August delivery gained $15.30, or 1.2%, to settle at $1,262.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: 2016 Annual Sets Lead
Sales of U.S. Mint collector products normalized following two weeks of heightened gains.
Core annual sets saw the most buying action, and that'll continue through much of the summer. They will take a back seat in next week's sales report to [...]