Monthly Archives: July 2017
US Mint Sales: 2017 Uncirculated Silver Eagle and Ozark 3-Coin Set...
Demand increased last week for U.S. Mint collector products following two straight weeks in which they made rather lethargic sales gains.
Two new products supported stronger advances -- the 2017-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle and the 2017 Ozark Riverways Quarters Riverways Three-Coin Set [...]
Gold Rises, Silver Climbs From More Than 6-Month Low
Precious metals futures ended mixed again on Thursday. Gold edged higher for a second day in a row while silver stepped up from a more than six-month low.
Gold for August delivery climbed $1.60, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,223.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Commemorating two decades since the annual series debuted, the United States Mint's 20th anniversary 2017-W $100 Proof American Platinum Eagle goes on sale today, July 6, at noon ET.
In 1997, the U.S. Mint introduced .9995 fine Platinum Eagles in investor bullion and collector proof editions. Both types shared common designs until 1998 when the proof started its run of annually changing reverses. This year's anniversary edition departs from [...]
Platinum Eagle, Ozark 5 Oz, Anniversary Set and Ellis Island Quarters...
Summer months are among the slowest of the year for United States Mint product releases. This year appears typical in that regard. The U.S. Mint needed to set aside only four days for launches in July and August. With that being said, there are anniversary products scheduled that are not only unique for each month but also for any year.
Products for July include the 20th anniversary edition of the proof American Platinum Eagle and an uncirculated 5-ounce silver coin honoring Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri [...]
Gold Rises Modestly, Silver Posts Lowest Close of 2017
Precious metals futures ended mixed Wednesday, one day after U.S. markets closed for 4th of July celebrations. Gold climbed from an 8-week low but silver settled at its lowest price of the year.
Gold for August delivery advanced $2.50, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,221.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Numismatic Gold Coin Prices Decline
In response to falling gold prices, the United States Mint at around 2:00 p.m. ET reduced prices on twenty-six numismatic gold products.
The agency's collections of gold coins have prices that can change weekly depending on the trending value of gold [...]
Gold, Silver Start July at 8-Week Lows
Gold and silver futures kicked off the new trading week and month on Monday with sharp losses and 8-week low settlements.
Gold for August delivery dropped $23.10, or 1.9%, to finish at $1,219.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Enhanced Uncirculated Set For U.S. Mint’s 225th Anniversary
The United States Mint recently unveiled images and information for a special set to be released Aug. 1 as a part of its 225th anniversary celebration.
Named the 225th Anniversary Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set™, the product includes 10 coins made at the San Francisco Mint with each having an "S" mint mark. The set contains the following pieces [...]