Monthly Archives: June 2018
US Mint Sales: 2018 Uncirculated Silver Eagle Best Weekly Seller
The United States Mint is in the middle of a more than two week break from releasing new products so its latest sales report doesn't pack a lot of punch.
As is often the case during such times, the U.S. Mint's American Silver Eagles and cores annual sets were its best sellers [...]
Gold Dips, Silver Ends Near 4-Week High
Aside from gold which declined modestly, precious metals futures advanced Wednesday. Gold's loss was its fourth in five sessions. Silver, meanwhile, climbed for a second day in a row and closed at an almost four-week high.
Gold for August delivery shed 80 cents, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,301.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Voyageurs Quarter Ceremony, Coin Exchange and Public Forum
Next week, the United States Mint and the National Park Service will introduce the quarter commemorating Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park. This year's third quarter ceremony will take place by the park's headquarters on Thursday, June 14.
Similar to previous ceremonies, there are two related events supporting the quarter's official release. First, there is a U.S. Mint-hosted coin forum on the night before the ceremony, and then there is the traditional coin exchange right after the ceremonial launch. Both are free and open to the public [...]
Gold and Silver Make First Gains in Four Sessions
Precious metals futures finished divided Tuesday with gold and silver higher and platinum and palladium lower. The gains in gold and silver were their first in four sessions. Gold's move brought it up from an almost two-week low and back above $13,000 an ounce for the first time since Thursday.
Gold for August delivery rose $4.90, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,302.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Numismatic Gold Prices May Fall Wed., June 6
On Wednesday, June 6, the United States Mint may cut prices on nearly one and one-half dozen numismatic gold products. An adjustment would mark a third straight following months of steady, unchanging prices.
The U.S. Mint's collection 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 of Australia 2018 June Collector Coins Depict Koalas, Vikings...
The Perth Mint of Australia started selling their June collections of gold and silver coins that range in sizes from 1/2oz to 5oz. The Mint's newest collectibles feature the Australian Koala, a popular Looney Tunes character, and Viking warriors.
Images and summary information for the June coins is available below [...]
Gold Ends Monday at Near Two-Week Low
Precious metals futures kicked off the new trading week on Monday with modest losses. Gold and silver posted their third straight session declines with the former ending near a two-week low.
Gold for August delivery dipped $2, or about 0.2%, to settle at $1,297.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold and Silver Dip on Week; Platinum and Palladium Rise
Gold and silver futures slipped on Friday and they both recorded weekly losses. Platinum also dipped on the day but it edged up on the week. Palladium, meanwhile, surged on Friday to pad its weekly gain.
Gold for August delivery on Friday fell $5.40, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,299.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Sawyer Galvanos of Native Americans in Heritage’s June Long Beach Sale
A rare group of artist Edward Warren Sawyer's Native American Portrait Galvanos, heralded as both artistic and historic contributions to American art, will be offered by Heritage Auctions June 13-18 in Long Beach, California.
Completed from 1904 to 1912, scholars credit Sawyer's skilled ability to capture a subject's likeness for setting a highpoint in the field of medallic art [...]
CCAC to Review Designs for 2020-2021 Quarters
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will meet Tuesday, June 12, to review and discuss candidate designs for the 2020- and 2021-dated coins from the United States Mint's program of America the Beautiful Quarters®.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]