Monthly Archives: September 2016
2016 Ronald Reagan Coin & Chronicles Set Images Unveiled
In preparing for the Oct. 11 launch of the 2016 Ronald Reagan Coin & Chronicles Set, the United States Mint updated its online product page.
Images of the set's contents and packaging were unveiled, and extended details about the set are now available -- beyond the summary information we wrote about earlier in the month [...]
2017 $3 Silver Coin Celebrates Spirit of Canada
Imagery reminiscent of Canada appear on a new collectible that has the added attraction of being the most affordable silver coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Entitled the 2017 Spirit of Canada Pure Silver Coin, each is composed from a bit more than one-quarter troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver and is priced at CAD $19.95, which is about US $15 [...]
2016 Australian Kangaroo Silver Proof Coins in 4 Sizes
Earlier this month, the Perth Mint released a set of 2016 Australian Kangaroo Silver Proof Coins in 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz sizes.
The four-coin proof set, which is still available for AUS $199.09 or about US $153, was conceived following the unexpected popularity of a bullion version that realized more than 10 million in sales [...]
US Mint Sales: 2016 Proof Silver Eagle at 363,103
This year's proof Silver Eagle is strongly outperforming earlier editions, registering sales in its first 10 days that took last year's coin 5 months to reach.
The proof opened with three-day sales of 322,317 for the best start since 2011. Another 40,786 sold during its first full week of availability [...]
Gold Inches Higher, Silver Snaps Losing Streak; American Eagle Coins Advance
Gold futures closed higher Thursday for the first time in three days while silver futures snapped a four-session losing streak.
Gold for December delivery added $2.30, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,326 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Slips 0.5%, Silver Drops for Fourth Straight Session
Gold futures ended lower for a second day in a row Wednesday, while silver futures registered a fourth straight decline.
Gold for December delivery shed $6.70, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,323.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2016 $20 Silver Coin Celebrates Royal Tour
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Royal Canadian Mint announced the release of a new silver coin to commemorate the 2016 Royal Tour of Canada by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children. The royal visit is taking place in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory until Oct. 1.
Limited to 10,000 pieces and struck in an ounce of 99.99% pure silver [...]
2016 Standing Liberty Gold Coin Sales Jump to 75,338
More than three-quarters of the 2016-W Standing Liberty Centennial Gold Coins are gone, the latest U.S. Mint sales figures show.
Orders for the week ended Sept. 25 jumped 20,462 to 75,338 coins for a 37.3% increase over the previous week [...]
Gold Ends at 1-Week Low, Silver Drops; US Mint Bullion Sales...
Precious metals futures ended mixed, though mostly lower Tuesday. Gold posted its lowest close in a week while silver extended its losing streak to three sessions and registered its weakest settlement in about 1-1/2 weeks.
Gold for December delivery fell $13.70, or 1%, to settle at $1,330.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Edges Higher to Start Last Week in September
Gold futures moved higher in their start to the new trading week on Monday, posting their fifth day of gains in six sessions.
Gold for December delivery edged up $2.40, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,344.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]