Yearly Archives: 2017
2018 World War I Centennial Silver Medal Designs Unveiled
The United States Mint announced designs Tuesday, Oct. 10, for the five silver medals that will be issued in conjunction with the commemorative 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollar.
Designs for the silver dollar were unveiled one day earlier, on Monday, Oct. 9. It honors the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in the First World War. The companion silver medals pay homage to branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that were active in World War I [...]
US Mint Sales: 2017 Limited Edition Set at 49,978
A sense of how close the 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set is to an official sellout became clearer Tuesday when the United States Mint published its latest round of sales figures.
Sales totaled 49,978 sets through Sunday, which is 22 away from the maximum 50,000 sets [...]
Precious Metals Rise; Gold Ends at 2-Week High
Precious metals futures advanced as a group for a second day in a row. Gold extended its winning streak to three sessions, closing at a two-week high.
Gold for December delivery settled up $8.80, or 0.7%, to $1,293.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 World War I American Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar Designs Announced
The United States Mint unveiled designs for silver dollars commemorating the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in the First World War. The ceremonial unveiling happened Oct. 9 during the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
World War I American Veterans Centennial Silver Dollars will be released in numismatic qualities of proof and uncirculated with up to 350,000 available through calendar year 2018 [...]
US Banknote Production in August Reaches 557 Million
U.S. paper money production slowed a bit in August compared to July but the number of larger bills rose sharply, according to monthly data published atypically late (on Oct. 6) by the agency responsible for printing American currency.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produced 557.05 million banknotes last month for a combined value of more than $16.1 billion [...]
Precious Metals Rise on Columbus Day
Precious metals futures advanced on Columbus Day, with gold and silver scoring consecutive gains of two and three sessions, respectively.
Gold for December delivery tacked on $10.10, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,285 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Unavailable
The U.S. Mint's 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set is no longer available. Limited to 50,000 and priced at $139.95, the set of eight silver coins went on sale Thursday at noon and by Friday evening -- roughly 32 hours later -- it was unavailable.
They have not officially sold out. The set's product page has a "Remind Me" option to [...]
Gold Logs Fourth Weekly Loss, Silver Gains
Precious metals futures ended mixed on Friday and for the week. Gold registered its fourth straight weekly decline but climbed from the eight-week low notched on Thursday.
Gold for December delivery rose $1.70, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,274.900 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
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 [...]