Monthly Archives: October 2016
Gold, Silver Hit 3-Week Highs
Precious metals futures advanced on Tuesday, posting gains that ranged from 0.7% for palladium to 2.8% for platinum. Meanwhile, gold and silver increased by 0.8% and 1%, respectively, with both closing at more than three-week highs.
Gold for December delivery tacked on $9.90 to settle at $1,273.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2017 $20 Coin Depicts Tree with Murano Glass
A new collector coin from the Royal Canadian Mint revitalizes an old-fashioned winter scene with traditional sculpting, color, and an innovative use of Murano glass.
Each coin is produced in one troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver and to a proof finish. Each is unique because no two glass applications are the same [...]
Gold, Silver Mixed; US Mint Bullion Coins Advance
Most precious metals scored gains in their start to the new trading week. Gold was an exception, dipping to close at an almost one-week low.
Gold for December delivery slipped $4, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,263.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2017 $20 Polar Bear Coin Uses Diamond Glitter for Snow...
For the first time, the Royal Canadian Mint produced and is selling a polar bear silver coin that uses diamond particles to recreate the glittering effect of daylight snow and ice.
Limited to 7,500 and struck in an ounce of 99.99% pure silver to collector proof quality, the bear's Artic landscape appears to come to life when the coin is turned to catch the light [...]
Gold Gains 1% on Week; US Mint Silver Eagle Sales Surge
Gold and silver futures were little changed Friday but both marked a second straight week of gains.
Gold for December delivery on Friday added 20 cents to close at $1,267.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 Reverse Proof Pegasus Silver Bullion Coin Hits 35% of Sales
2017 Pegasus Silver Bullion Coins are selling fast, according to the Pobjoy Mint.
Produced on behalf of the British Virgin Islands in 1 ounce of .999 fine silver with designs in reverse proof, the Mint said two-week sales of the bullion piece reached 35% of the 50,000 mintage [...]
Gold, Silver Log First Declines This Week; 2016 Silver Eagles Top...
Gold and silver futures closed lower Thursday after three days of gains, pressured as the U.S. dollar rebounded. Gold slipped from a more than two-week high, trimming gains so far this week to about 1%.
Gold for December delivery dipped $2.40, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,267.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2016 $2 Battle of the Atlantic Coin Unveiled
Earlier today, Oct. 20, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a $2 circulation coin that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
A ceremony for the coin's release was held aboard the HMCS Sackville, the last of 123 Canadian corvettes to sail in the Second World War [...]
CCAC Applications Sought for Representing Interests of Public
The U.S. Mint is accepting applications for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).
Authorized by the enactment of Public Law 108-15, the CCAC's main task is to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on theme or design proposals for U.S. coins and medals [...]
Royal Mint Releases First Christmas Coin, Sells at Face Value
The Royal Mint produced the United Kingdom's first official Christmas coin, which is now being sold at face value.
Struck in about a half ounce of .999 fine silver to a brilliant uncirculated finish, the £20 for £20 coin features a nativity scene designed by Bishop Gregory Kenneth Cameron [...]