Monthly Archives: July 2017
2017-W Proof Platinum Eagle Sales at 5,960
The 20th anniversary proof American Platinum Eagle didn't score a quick sellout like those from the last two years, but more than half of the possible 10,000 are gone.
Ordering opened July 6 for the 1-ounce, .9995 platinum coin. Its first-day sales reached 5,230 coins. Another 730 sold through July 9 [...]
2017 Ozark Riverways 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Released
Silver enthusiasts take note. The U.S. Mint just released the 2017-P Ozark Riverways Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.
Composed of five ounces of .999 fine silver, the 3-inch coin has a reverse design emblematic of Ozark National Scenic Riverways (www.nps.gov/ozar). The national park was established in 1964 to preserve 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri [...]
Gold Edges Higher, Silver Climbs from 15-Month Low
Gold and silver futures somewhat rebounded Monday after sinking on Friday with gold ending at an almost 4-month low and silver closing at its worst price of the year.
Gold for August delivery added $3.50, or 0.3%, to end at $1,213.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2017 $20 Coin Depicts Leaping Cougar in 3D
The Royal Canadian Mint released its 2017 $20 Three-Dimensional Leaping Cougar 1 oz. Silver Coin, the second issue in a 3D series that depicts wildlife in motion.
This collector coin is struck in an ounce of 99.99% fine silver and designed by Canadian artist Matt Bowen. Its reverse shows a colorful cougar (Puma concolor) in mid-leap [...]
Gold Ends Week Near 4-Month Low, Silver Tumbles to 15-Month Low
Gold and silver futures fell on Friday, adding to what would have already been sharp weekly losses. Silver led declines among precious metals, and closed at its weakest level in 15 months. Gold ended near a 4-month low.
Gold for August delivery shed $13.60, or 1.1%, to finish at $1,209.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
ANA Selects David W. Lange as Numismatist of the Year
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) selected David W. Lange as the Numismatist of the Year. Lange is a research director for the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
One of ANA's highest honors and presented annually, the Numismatist of the Year award was introduced in 1995 to recognize individuals within the numismatic community who have shown long-term leadership in the field and the ANA [...]
2017 Australian Coins for July Depict Slimer, Diwali Festival, Kangaroos and...
Classic themes dominate new collector coins released July 4 by The Perth Mint of Australia. Debuting strikes include koala gold coins and kangaroo silver coins along with wedge-tailed eagle and half sovereign issues.
They join a uniquely themed product highlighting the Diwali Festival and another depicting Slimer from the Ghostbusters™ entertainment franchise [...]