Monthly Archives: February 2018
Gold, Silver Bounce; 2018 American Platinum Eagle Bullion Coin Opens at...
Gold and silver futures rebounded Monday, posting their first gains in three sessions, as the U.S. dollar retreated.
Gold for April delivery advanced $10.70, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,326.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Pictured Rocks and Apostle Islands 5 Oz. Silver Bullion Coin Release...
The United States Mint on Friday told its network of Authorized Purchasers (APs) when ordering will open for the first two of five 2018-dated America the Beautiful 5-Ounce Silver Bullion Coins.
The first coin, celebrating Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, goes on sale Monday, Feb. 26. The second issue, honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, launches on Monday, April 16 [...]
Gold and Silver Log Weekly Declines of 1.6% and 3.4%
Precious metals futures ended mostly lower Friday and they all dived on the week. Gold and silver posted their second straight weekly declines, with the latter ending at an eight-week low.
Gold for April delivery lost $3.30, or nearly 0.3%, to settle at $1,315.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 Pictured Rocks 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Released
Marking the first of five products to be issued this year in an annually appearing series is the five-ounce 2018 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Uncirculated Silver Coin.
This release debuts as part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ program. The new 3-inch 99.9% fine silver coin launched at noon ET today, Feb. 9 [...]
2018 American Platinum Eagle Bullion Coin Launches on Monday, Feb. 12
The United States Mint told its network of Authorized Purchasers (APs) that orders will be accepted beginning Monday, Feb. 12, on an allocated basis for 2018 $100 American Eagle 1 oz. Platinum Bullion Coins.
There's no word on their allotted mintage, with the U.S. Mint telling its distributors [...]
US Mint Sales: WWI Medals, Silver Eagles and Boys Town Coins...
A number of U.S. Mint collectibles stepped back in sales last week. Altogether, 32 products saw their numbers trimmed compared to 15 products in the previous week.
About half of them decreased gently. The other half stood out because of either [...]
Gold Snaps 5-Session Losing Streak After Hitting 4-Week low
Gold futures logged their first gain in five sessions Thursday, rising slightly from a four-week low on safe-haven support as U.S. stocks tumbled.
Gold for April delivery added $4.40, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,319 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 $10 American Liberty 1/10 oz Gold Proof Coin Release (Updated)
At noon ET today, Feb. 8, the United States Mint introduces a small proof coin for collectors, the 2018-W $10 American Liberty minted in 1/10-ounce .9999 fine gold.
If the coin's imagery looks familiar, that's because it first appeared on last year's larger 2017-W $100 American Liberty High Relief 1 oz. Gold Coin [...]
Gold Ends at 4-Week Low, Silver Posts 7-Week Low
Precious metals finished lower Wednesday for a third day in a row this week. Gold ended at a four-week low and silver settled at a seven-week low.
Gold for April delivery dropped $14.90, or 1.1%, to close at $1,314.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Precious Metals Fall Again on Tuesday, Feb. 6
Precious metals futures ended lower Tuesday for a second day this week. Gold settled at a near three-week low while silver closed at an almost seven-week low.
Gold for April delivery declined $7, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,329.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]