Monthly Archives: August 2017
Gold and Silver Prices Edge Lower on Week, Palladium Soars
Precious metals ended mixed Friday with losses in gold and silver cementing their weekly declines -- albeit modest.
Gold for December delivery edged down 80 cents, or less than 0.1%, to end at $1,291.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 $2 Canadian Silver Wolf Moon Bullion Coin Photos
The Royal Canadian Mint's latest bullion coin from its Grey Wolf Series features a howling wolf against an enlarged moon.
Containing 3/4 oz. of .9999 fine silver, the $2 silver coin marks the third annual issue in the program which celebrates wolves [...]
Perth Mint Silver Bullion Sales Quicken in July
Australian bullion demand was divided in July compared to June but stronger than a year ago, according to the latest round of sales figures from The Perth Mint of Australia.
Sales of silver bullion slowed a bit -- after running the fastest in five months, and gold bullion sales quickened [...]
Gold and Silver Prices Rise, Palladium Scores 16-Year High
Precious metals futures climbed for a second day in a row Thursday with gains of 1.8% for palladium and 0.7% each for gold, silver and platinum.
Gold for December delivery tacked on $9.50 to settle at $1,292.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 America the Beautiful Quarter and Coin Designs Selected
The United States Mint kicked off August by unveiling the final reverse designs for its 2018-dated America the Beautiful Quarters® and counterpart America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins.
2018 marks the ninth year of coins commemorating national parks and other national sites in the United States and its territories [...]
Precious Metals Rebound, Gold Rises 0.3%
Precious metals futures advanced Wednesday with gains ranging from 0.7% for platinum to 2% for palladium.
Gold for December delivery climbed $3.20, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,282.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set Nears Sellout
Not many 2017-S Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Sets are left, based on the latest United States Mint stats and their rotating sales availability.
U.S. Mint figures through Sunday show their sales at 223,310 out of the possible 225,000. They've been going on and off sale since early Saturday as the Mint continually consolidates orders [...]
Gold Slips 0.8%; Silver Posts First Loss in 6 Sessions
Precious metals futures declined Tuesday, led by silver which sank 2.4% and marked its first loss in six sessions.
Gold for December delivery lost $10.70, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,279.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 $20 Canadian Coin Shows Little Brown Bat in Black Rhodium...
The Royal Canadian Mint unveils another innovative piece to its collection with the release of its 2017 $20 The Little Brown Bat 1 oz. Pure Silver Coin.
Limited to 7,000 coins, this collectible marks the second 99.99% pure silver coin from the Mint's Nocturnal by Nature series with selective design elements in black rhodium plating [...]
2017 American Liberty Silver Medal Set Gets Oct. 19 Release Date
The United States Mint recently published images and a release date for its 2017 American Liberty Silver Medal Set. Those attending the ANA's World's Fair of Money in Denver Aug. 1 to 5 had the opportunity to see the set up close.
Everyone else will have to wait a few months with its release scheduled for Oct. 19 at noon ET [...]