Yearly Archives: 2017
George Rogers Clark Quarter Ceremony, Coin Exchange and Public Forum
On Nov. 14, the United States Mint and National Park Service will introduce the quarter honoring Indiana's George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. This year's fifth and final quarter ceremony will be held near the national site which is commemorated on the coin's reverse.
There are three related events supporting the official release. There is National Park Movie Night on Nov. 9, a U.S. Mint-hosted coin forum on Nov. 13, and a coin exchange immediately after the quarter ceremony. All three events are free and open to the public [...]
Gold and Silver Prices Little Changed Thurs., Nov. 2
Precious metals futures were mostly little changed Thursday. Gold was alone with gains, rising less than 0.1%.
Gold for December delivery inched up 80 cents to settle at $1,278.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Filipino Veterans Awarded WWII Congressional Gold Medal
After 75 long years, Filipino Veterans of World War II were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service during the war. The medal is one of the nation's highest civilian awards and was presented Oct. 25 at a ceremony held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
More than 250,000 Filipino soldiers served alongside U.S. soldiers in World War II, including more than 57,000 who died [...]
Collectors Universe Moves Offices
Collectors Universe (Nasdaq: CLCT) is relocating to a larger office building to streamline its authentication and grading services.
The company this month will move to 1610 E. St Andrew Place, Suite 150, Santa Ana, California 92, which is a short distance away, about five-minute away by car, from its current location on Alton Parkway [...]
Certified Collectibles Group Forms Authenticated Stamp Guaranty
Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) launched a new member company titled Authenticated Stamp Guaranty (ASG). ASG is a third-party authentication, grading and encapsulation service for stamps.
ASG represents the sixth independent affiliate within CCG, with the oldest and biggest Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) founded in 1987 as a third-party authentication, grading and encapsulation service for coins [...]
Perth Mint Silver Bullion Sales Near 1 Million Ounces in October
Australian bullion demand in October surged for silver and slipped a bit for gold, according to sales figures published Nov. 1 by The Perth Mint of Australia.
Gains happened against mostly lower precious metals with LBMA prices registering October losses of 1% for gold and 0.2% for silver. Perth Mint bullion sales did see support from some newly 2018-dated coins [...]
Gold Rises 0.5%, Silver Marks 2-Week High
Precious metals advanced in their start to the new trading month on Wednesday, posting gains ranging from 0.5% for gold to 2.9% for silver.
Gold for December delivery added $6.80 to settle at $1,277.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets Dips to...
Sales of the closely watched 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set dropped by 655 units for a new total of 49,314 sets, according to the latest figures from the United States Mint.
Released four weeks ago with virtually all 50,000 sets claimed within the first 32 hours, the U.S. Mint has been consolidating orders against returns and cancellations [...]
Gold Prices Decline in October, Silver Edges Higher for the Month
Gold futures declined on the final trading day of October, making for a bit heavier monthly loss -- their second in a row. Other precious metals, however, scored at least modest monthly gains.
Gold for December delivery shed $7.20, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,270.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Perth Mint Introduces Australian 1oz Gold Swan Bullion Coin
The Perth Mint of Australia introduced a bullion product this month, the 2017 $100 Australian 1oz Gold Swan Coin.
The new bullion coin arrives on the heels of the inaugural silver edition which launched earlier this year and quickly sold out [...]