Monthly Archives: June 2017
2017 Australian Koala Coin with Rooster Privy Mark
The Perth Mint of Australia announced June 1 the availability of a new 2017 Australian Koala 1oz Silver Bullion Coin which features a miniature rooster as a privy mark.
Only 25,000 will be sold, according to the Mint, matching the mintage of the similar Koala with a kangaroo privy mark coin that was released in April [...]
Gold, Silver, and Platinum Decline for Second Day
Precious metals futures ended mixed Thursday, with gold, silver and platinum down for a second day in a row after climbing for three straight.
Gold for August delivery lost $13.70, or 1.1%, to settle at $1,279.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: 2017 Uncirculated Gold Eagle Debuts
New on United States Mint sales boards this week is the 2017-W $50 Uncirculated American Gold Eagle.
The annually issued 22-karat gold coin launched last Thursday for $1,575.00 and went on to log four-day sales of 1,881, ranking right in the middle of the pack with other recent issues [...]
2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal Price is $59.95
The United States Mint is shocking collectors with the price for its upcoming 2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal, asking more for it than its flagship proof American Eagle silver coin.
The 1-ounce, .999 fine silver medal is one of five expected from the U.S. Mint in celebration of its 225th anniversary this year, and a counterpart to the $100 American Liberty Gold Coin released in April [...]
Gold Prices Retreat from 7-Month High
Precious metals futures declined on Wednesday for the first time in four sessions, with gold retreating from a seven-month high and silver slipping from its best close in six weeks.
Gold for August delivery shed $4.30, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,293.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
CCAC to Discuss Fractional Gold, 2019-2020 $1s and Apollo 11 Coins
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will meet Wednesday, June 21, to review and discuss designs for several coins and medals, including those for the 2019-2020 Native American $1 Coins, the Apollo 2019 11 50th Anniversary Coins, and a WWII Congressional Gold Medal. The panel will also talk about a possible fractional American Liberty Gold Coin for 2018.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
US Mint 2017 Silver Proof Set Released
Today, June 7, the United States Mint released an annual set designed for collectors. The 2017 Silver Proof Set made its debut at noon (ET).
Available for $47.95, which is $5 less than last year's issue, the set includes a total of ten coins representative of the circulating coinage of the nation [...]
2017 Australian Coins for June Depict Norse Goddess, Koalas, Kangaroos, and...
On Tuesday, June 6, the Perth Mint of Australia launched its latest suite of collector products. Coins depicting koalas and kangaroos lead the line-up, including pieces in gold and silver as well as high relief.
Joining the staple subjects is a Norse Goddesses coin in antiqued finish. Also debuting is a Polar Babies release, two Stock Horse coins, and a Ghostbusters™ coin [...]
Gold Scores 7-Month High, Silver Ends at New 6-Week High
Precious metals futures advanced for a third straight session Tuesday. Gold gained the most, closing at its best price in seven months.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $14.80, or 1.2%, to finish at $1,297.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Hits 6-1/2-Week High; Ozark Riverways 5 Oz Bullion Coin Released
Precious metals futures advanced together for a second session in a row Monday. Gold notched a new 6-1/2-week high while silver closed at its best price in 6 weeks.
Gold for August delivery climbed $2.50, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,282.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]