Monthly Archives: December 2018
U.S. Mint Production in November Tops 1 Billion Coins
U.S. coin production slowed in November but stayed atop the 1 billion mark for the seventh time this year, according to the latest manufacturing figures from the U.S. Mint.
The more than 1 billion coins minted for circulation included cents, nickels, dimes, and quarters and drove the amount on the year to over 12.5 billion coins [...]
Perth Mint Gold Bullion Sales in November Surge Toward 2-Year High
Demand in November for Perth Mint of Australia bullion coins and bars ranged from somewhat steady to strong with silver sales slowing and gold sales jumping to an almost two-year high.
The gains happened against a backdrop of divided precious metals in November with LBMA prices for the month up 0.2% for gold and down 0.7% for silver [...]
Gold, Silver and Platinum Advance on Week
Most precious metals futures declined Friday but most of them still advanced on the week. Gold and silver were among the losers on the day, slipping from multi-month highs.
Gold for February delivery declined $9.80, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,258.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Dome-Shaped U.S. Basketball Coins for 2020
Look ahead to 2020 for a third series of domed or curved-shape commemorative coins from the United States Mint.
As direction by Congress, the U.S. Mint issued curved baseball coins in 2014 and it will release curved Apollo 11 coins in 2019. Curved basketball coins are next [...]
World War I Centennial 2018 Air Service Silver Medal Photos
Earlier this year, on Jan. 17, the United States Mint released proof silver medals celebrating the Air Service, the Army, the Navy, the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Coast Guard.
They were offered in support of and alongside of World War I Centennial Silver Dollars that commemorate the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in WWI. The silver dollars, struck in collector qualities of proof and uncirculated, were authorized by Congress under Public Law 113-212 [...]
Gold Ends Near 6-Month High, Silver Scores 4-Month High
Precious metals futures finished mixed Thursday with gold and silver higher and platinum and palladium lower. Gold settled at its best price in nearly six months while silver scored its best close in more than four months.
Gold for February delivery tacked on $11.50, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,267.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Engraved Print Collection Celebrates Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
Today, Dec. 20, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) started selling subscriptions for its collection of engraved prints commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Limited to 8,000, the collection features three engravings titled Mission, The Eagle Has Landed, and Giant Leap [...]
US Mint Sales: 2018 American Innovation Dollars Debut
United States Mint products containing new 2018 American Innovation dollars logged interesting early sales.
Released Friday, product choices include an individual proof from the San Francisco Mint and rolls and bags of uncirculated dollars from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints [...]
Gold Ends Higher, Then Retreats After Fed Statement; Palladium Scores Record
Precious metals futures advanced Wednesday, and then gave back gains in after-hours trade when the Fed released its latest policy statement. Palladium logged a new milestone, closing at a new all-time record.
Gold for February delivery rose $2.80, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,256.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since July 9 when gold ended at $1,259.60 an ounce [...]
Heritage’s Make An Offer Program Now Displays Pending, Rejected and Accepted...
Heritage Auctions' Make Offer to Owner (MOtO) program, through which clients can make anonymous offers on lots previously sold at auction, has added an extremely useful new feature showing the amount and status of every resale offer ever made via HA.com.
Any Heritage member who sees a previously auctioned item of interest with a Make Offer to Owner button has the option of submitting an offer, after which the item's owner can accept or decline the offer, or submit a counter-offer to the potential buyer [...]