Monthly Archives: January 2018
2018 Native American $1 Coin Image Unveiled
The United States Mint last week published images of the 2018 Native American dollar. The $1 coin series is known for its annually changing reverse designs. This year's coins pays homage to sports legend Jim Thorpe.
Dollar coins are no longer released into circulation but the U.S. Mint continues to strike them for coin collectors [...]
2018 Quarters Proof Set Sales Debut at 36,563
The U.S. Mint released its first dedicated quarter product of the year a week ago Tuesday, Jan. 23. The agency's proof set of 2018 America the Beautiful quarter dollars is available for $15.95.
Featuring clad proof quarters with designs honoring national sites in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, and Rhode Island, the set registered six-day opening sales of 36,563 [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Slow in 2017
Australian bullion sales ended stronger in December than in November but dropped sharply in 2017 compared to recent years, according to the latest round of figures from The Perth Mint of Australia.
The Perth Mint was not alone in logging weaker sales last year. Other world mints, like the U.S. Mint, also saw lower sales despite gains in precious metals [...]
Precious Metals Decline For Third Session
Precious metals futures declined for a third straight session Tuesday, led by palladium which dropped 2.9%. Both silver and gold shed 0.4%.
Gold for April delivery -- the now most active contract -- declined $5.10 to settle at $1,340 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Produces 14.8 Billion Coins for Circulation in 2017
Coin production in the United States slowed for a second straight year after peaking to a 14-year high, annual figures from the U.S. Mint show.
In 2017, production facilities in Denver and Philadelphia shipped over 14.8 billion coins to Federal Reserve Banks for distribution into the economy, marking a 7.2% decrease from the more than 16 billion coins made in 2016 [...]
Precious Metals Decline on Monday, Jan. 29
Precious metals futures on Monday ended lower for a second consecutive session as the U.S. dollar recovered some from recent declines. Metal losses ranged from 0.2% for palladium to 1.8% for silver.
Gold for February delivery fell $11.80, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,340.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Pricing Announced
Introductory prices for clad 50c and silver dollar Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coins will range from $25.95 to $51.95, according to the United States Mint.
Their sales along with companion pink-hued $5 gold coins -- a first for the U.S. Mint -- will begin at noon ET on March 15, 2018 [...]
US Mint 2018 Pricing Revisions for Gold and Platinum Collector Coins
The United States Mint last week rolled out 2018 pricing revisions for its suit of high-end numismatic coins.
The agency's collections of gold and platinum coins have prices that can change weekly depending on the trending value of precious metals. Coin pricing is evaluated every Wednesday and modified as necessary [...]