Monthly Archives: October 2017
2018 WWI American Veterans Centennial Coin Design Unveiling Oct. 9
Designs for commemorative coins recognizing the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in World War I will be unveiled Monday, Oct. 9, in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Mint announced.
In 2018, and as directed by Public Law 113-212, the United States Mint will produce and sell up to 350,000 World War I American Veterans Centennial Silver Dollars in collector qualities of proof and uncirculated [...]
David J. Ryder Nominated to Return as U.S. Mint Director
President Trump nominated David J. Ryder to a five-year term as the 39th director of the United States Mint, the White House announced today, Oct. 5. The position has been officially vacant since Edmund C. Moy left it in January 2011.
Mr. Ryder is no stranger to the office. He served under President George H. W. Bush as the 34th Mint director from September 1992 to November 1993 [...]
Gold Returns to 8-Week Low, Silver Logs First Gain in Five...
Most precious metals futures advanced Thursday. Gold was the exception, posting its fourth decline in five sessions and closing at a fresh eight-week low.
Gold for December delivery shed $3.60, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,273.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 US Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Release
Get ready... Today, the United States Mint will release the 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set.
Available beginning at noon ET for $139.95, the set includes eight silver coins from the San Francisco Mint. Intense interest for just one of them will likely lead to a quick sell-out [...]
Gold Rises from 8-Week Low to Mark First Increase in Four...
Gold futures ended higher on Wednesday for the first time in four sessions, climbing from an eight-week low.
Gold for December delivery rose $2.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,276.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Improved Product Gains in Late September
The United States Mint saw stronger sales volumes toward the end of September with nearly half of its collector products logging better week-over-week gains.
Nine of the agency's products moved in the opposite direction, however, led by a 267 reduction to the 2017-S Enhanced Uncirculated Set with revised sales at 194,394 out of 225,000 [...]
Australian Coins for October Include 2018 Year of the Dog Products
New Lunar coins highlight the line-up of collector products for October from the Perth Mint of Australia. They are joined by coins from the Polar Babies series, the gold Kangaroo series and the Endangered and Extinct series.
There is also a dragon-themed coin with a rotating pearl design and a collectible celebrating the 30th anniversary of the sci-fi television show Star Trek: The Next Generation [...]
Gold and Silver Log Fifth Losses in Six Sessions
Gold and silver futures posted their fifth set of declines in six sessions Tuesday, although the losses were easily the smallest of the bunch.
Gold for December delivery edged down $1.20, or less than 0.1%, to close at $1,274.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold and Silver Prices Settle at 8-Week Lows
Gold and silver futures registered their fourth set of losses in five sessions in their start to the new week, month and quarter on Monday, with both metals ending at eight-week lows.
Gold for December delivery declined $9, or 0.7%, to finish at $1,275.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
American Liberty and Limited Edition Silver Sets For October
Two United States Mint silver products are scheduled for release this October -- one with eight silver coins and the other with four silver medals.
Look for the 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set on Oct. 5 and the 225th anniversary 2017 American Liberty Silver Four-Medal Set on Oct. 19 [...]