Monthly Archives: September 2017
PMG Certifies Rare China 1951 10,000 Yuan Note
Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG) certified a rare, high-denomination banknote from the early years of the People's Republic of China. The 1951 10,000 Yuan note is attributed as Pick 858Aa (Pick refers to the catalog numbers originally developed by Albert Pick and used by the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money) and graded PMG AU 50.
Pick 858Aa is considered to be the rarest type of all 1951 First Series Renminbi (RMB). Only 100 examples of this note are believed to still exist [...]
American Palladium Eagle Bullion Coin Debuts on Sept. 25, 2017
Investors and collectors can soon start ordering a brand new United States Mint product, the American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin. The U.S. Mint will begin selling the bullion piece to Authorized Purchasers (AP's) on Monday, Sept. 25.
How many will be available is unknown. There are limits. Namely, the U.S. Mint will accept AP orders for the 1-troy ounce, .9995 palladium coins on an allocated basis and [...]
Gold and Silver Log More than Three-Week Lows
Most precious metals futures ended lower Monday as gold and silver prices settled at more than three-week lows.
Gold for December delivery fell $14.40, or 1.1%, to finish at $1,310.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold, Silver Log First Weekly Losses in Four Weeks
Gold and silver futures declined Friday, adding to weekly losses -- their first in four weeks.
Gold for December delivery shed $4.10, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,325.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The close is the weakest since Aug. 31 [...]
Heritage Tops $21.5M in Sept. 2017 Long Beach Coin and Currency...
More than $21.5 million worth of U.S. coins, world & ancient coins and currency changed hands during Heritage Auctions' Long Beach Coin and Currency events, as more than 99 percent of U.S. coins by value and quantity were sold.
The Sept. 6-12 auctions, held in conjunctions with the Long Beach Coin & Collectibles Expo, saw intense bidder interest in 18th Century copper coinage and rare Russian coinage of discernable quality [...]
Guidance for Currency Damaged by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is encouraging hurricane Harvey and Irma victims with damaged currency to submit redemption claims as soon as they are able.
The BEP is giving priority to processing mutilated currency claims resulting from the hurricanes to speed recovery efforts for those affected [...]
Gold Edges Higher for First Gain in Four Days
Most precious metals ended lower Thursday. Gold was the exception, climbing slightly for its first advance since Friday.
Gold for December delivery added $1.30, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,329.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Ellis Island Quarters for New Jersey in Three-Coin Set
Comprised of coins from three different United States Mint facilities, the 2017 Ellis Island Quarters Three-Coin Set went on sale today for $9.95.
Quarters in the set showcase imagery emblematic of Ellis Island of New Jersey where more than 12 million immigrants were processed from 1892 to 1954 [...]
US Mint Sales: Ellis Island 5 Oz Coin Debuts
The United States Mint's newest 5-ounce collectible was its best weekly seller. Celebrating the New Jersey portion of Ellis Island, the 3-inch coin launched on Sept. 7 for $149.95.
It moved out of the sales gate quicker than other issues released so far this year -- even with two fewer days of totals in its first reported sales window [...]
Gold and Silver Edge Lower for Third Straight Day
Precious metals futures moved lower Wednesday, with gold and silver extending their losses to three consecutive days.
Gold for December delivery lost $4.70, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,328 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]