Yearly Archives: 2017
U.S. Coin Production Slows to 983.4 Million in February
Facilities in Philadelphia and Denver produced far fewer coins for circulation in February than the previous month but more than a year earlier, according to the latest round of manufacturing data from the United States Mint.
The sharp monthly decline follows trends of the past with the pace of U.S. coin production often quicker in Januarys and slower in Februarys [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Tumble in February
Australian sales of bullion coins and bars tumbled in February, according to the latest round of Perth Mint figures.
The Mint's gold sales fell to their lowest level in six months and their silver sales more than halved from January [...]
Gold Rebounds, Notches Two-Week High
Precious metals futures rallied Thursday, with gold rebounding from a six-week low to score a two-week high.
Gold for April delivery advanced $26.40, or 2.2%, to settle at $1,227.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Effigy Mounds 5 Oz and Boys Town Coins...
Last week, the United States Mint introduced products commemorating Boys Town's century of service and Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa.
On Tuesday, Mar. 7, the U.S. Mint released the 2017-P Effigy Mounds Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin for $149.95. It logged opening sales of [...]
Gold, Silver Advance After Fed Statement
Gold futures declined Wednesday for their eleventh loss in twelve sessions. Prices then climbed in after-hours trade when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points.
Gold for April delivery fell $1.90, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,200.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint ‘Then & Now’ Series, Part 2 Released
The United States Mint this month released the second installment from its "Then & Now" video series.
Honoring its 225th Anniversary, the video program features aspects of producing coins from 1940 to today [...]
2017 ‘My Canada, My Inspiration’ Collector Card and 8-Coin Set Released
Two new sets from the Royal Canadian Mint feature uncirculated collector coins that celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.
The smaller set, called the 2017 My Canada, My Inspiration Collector Card, has the five winning designs from the My Canada, My Inspiration contest [...]
Gold Ends Lower for Tenth Time in Eleven Sessions
Gold futures edged modestly lower Tuesday after rising on Monday for the first time in ten sessions.
Gold for April delivery dipped 50 cents, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,202.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
America’s Founding Fathers Currency Set for 2017
Early this morning, March 14, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing started accepting orders for its latest money product for collectors, the America's Founding Fathers 2017 Currency Set. Each set has a pair of bills with matching serial numbers beginning with 2017.
Annually issued and at the same price of $21.95 since 2014, this year's set includes a Series 2013 $1 and $2 note from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York [...]
Perth Mint Launches Kangaroo Silver Bars
The Perth Mint of Australia kicked of the month of March by announcing its introduction of Kangaroo Minted Silver Bars.
The investor piece is struck in an ounce of 99.99% pure silver with 3D reliefs of the Mint's LBMA registered swan logo and the bar's fineness and weight [...]