Monthly Archives: June 2017
Gold Trades Lower After Fed Statement
Gold and silver prices settled higher on Wednesday for the first time in five sessions but then turned down in electronic trade after the FOMC announced an interest rates increase.
Gold for August delivery gained $7.30, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,275.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal Release
Today, June 14, the United States Mint makes available the 2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal. Composed in 1 ounce of .999 fine silver, its price is $59.95.
The medal is one of five expected from the U.S. Mint this year as a part of its 225th anniversary celebration and appears as a counterpart to the 2017 American Liberty Gold Coin, which is the Mint's best-selling gold collectible this year with sales to date of 22,594 [...]
2017 $2 Triple Deuce Set Features Identical Serial Numbers
At 8:00 a.m. ET today, June 14, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) will release a set of three $2 bills with matching serial numbers that begin with "2017."
Named the 2017 $2 Triple Deuce Currency Set, interested money collectors should order it as soon as possible because these types of products tend to sell quickly [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Pick Up in May
Australian bullion sales in May ran the quickest in four months, according to the latest round of Perth Mint figures.
The Mint's gold sales more than doubled those from April, when they logged their weakest monthly total in at least four years, and their silver sales advanced by more than 800,000 for only the second time this year [...]
Gold and Silver Log Fifth Straight Losses
Gold settled lower on Tuesday for a fifth straight session, though barely, ahead of the Federal Reserve's completion of its two-day policy meeting to decide on interest rates.
Gold for August delivery dipped 30 cents, or about 0.02%, to settle at $1,268.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 Executive Intaglio Print from Constitution Series Now Available
Debuting today from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is the 2017 Executive Intaglio Print, the second of three cards from the agency's Constitution Series.
This year's BEP series recognizes the United States Constitution with three prints titled Legislative, Executive, and Judicial [...]
Gold Slips, Palladium Ends at Highest Price Since 2014
Gold and silver futures ended lower on Monday for a fourth session in a row while platinum and palladium advanced together for a second straight session.
Gold for August delivery dipped $2.50, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,268.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Two-Coin Silver Set Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Loonie
The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating the Loonie's 30th birthday with a two-coin silver proof set for collectors.
On June 30, 1987, Canadians were introduced to an 11-sided $1 dollar coin for circulation, which was quickly dubbed "the loonie" because of its reverse or tails side design [...]
Gold Posts First Weekly Decline in Five Weeks
Gold futures declined on Friday to log their third loss in a row and snap a string of four straight weekly increases.
Gold for August delivery shed $8.10, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,271.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Ozark Riverways Quarter Launch Ceremony Highlights
On Monday, June 5, quarters honoring Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri were officially introduced to the public.
Around 1,600 people went to the launch ceremony that was held at the site featured on the quarter and hosted by representatives from the United States Mint and National Park Service. Attendees included more than 700 schoolchildren who received an Ozark Riverways quarter for free [...]