Monthly Archives: May 2018
1804 Dollar Among PCGS-Certified Coins in Heritage’s Long Beach Expo Auctions
Heritage Auctions will offer a range of PCGS-certified coins during the Long Beach Expo held June 14 to 18, including a Class I Original 1804 Draped Bust silver dollar.
The Mickley-Hawn-Queller specimen, graded PCGS PR-62, will cross the auction block during the week's June 14 Premier evening session [...]
Gold Tops $1,300 After Slipping to Near 2018 Low
Gold, silver and platinum futures scored gains on Thursday that reached from 1.2% to 1.7%. Gold settled atop the all-important level of $1,300 an ounce for the first time since Monday of last week.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $14.80, or 1.2%, to settle at $1,304.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle Launch
A popular annual numismatic issue from the United States Mint becomes available today with the release of the 2018-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle.
Produced as a collector-grade version of the U.S. Mint's bullion American Silver Eagle, this uncirculated coin dates back to 2006 [...]
US Mint Sales: 2018 Uncirculated Coin Set Debuts
The United States Mint logged somewhat higher weekly sales among its numismatic products, supported by the launch of its 2018 Mint Set.
Released on May 14 for $21.95, the uncirculated set of 20 coins from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints debuted with sales of 126,691 [...]
Gold Returns To Near 2018 Low; Rises Slightly After Fed Minutes...
Precious metals futures declined in the mid-week trading Wednesday with loss ranging from 0.2% for gold to 1.6% for palladium. Gold neared its lowest close of the year, though bounced slightly in after-hours dealings when minutes from the Fed's last policy meeting were released.
Gold for June delivery declined $2.40 to settle at $1,289.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold, Silver and Palladium Little Changed Tuesday, May 22
Precious metals futures posted very modest changes Tuesday, aside from platinum which advanced 1%.
Gold for June delivery edged up $1.10, or 0.09%, to settle at $1,292 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Seeks CCAC Applications Qualified in Medallic Arts or Sculpture
The United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member qualified by virtue of their experience in the medallic arts or sculpture.
The CCAC was established by Congress in 2003 to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs for U.S. coins and medals [...]
US Mint Gold Coin Prices May Decline Wed., May 23
On Wednesday, May 22, the United States Mint could reduce prices on nearly one and one-half dozen numismatic gold products.
The U. S. Mint's collections of gold coins have prices that can change weekly based on the trending value of gold as compared against its 2018 pricing matrix [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Retreat in April
Sales of Australian bullion coins and bars declined in April from March, according to Perth Mint figures published May 2, 2018. They were split compared to the same month a year ago, with gold sales stronger and silver sales slightly weaker.
April bullion coin and bar increases registered against divided precious metals with LBMA prices for the month down 0.8% for gold and up 0.6% for silver [...]
Gold Little Changed While Silver, Platinum and Palladium Rise
Most precious metals futures advanced in their start to the new trading week on Monday. Gold was the exception, although its loss for the day registered at less than 0.1%.
Gold for June delivery dipped 40 cents to settle at $1,290.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]