Monthly Archives: December 2018
PCGS Authenticates Unique 1868/6 Australia Overdate Sovereign
Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has authenticated the first known 1868/6 overdate Australian sovereign.
The historic gold coin depicting a young Queen Victoria recently was submitted by a sharp-eyed professional numismatist on the Australian island state of Tasmania, and it now is certified PCGS AU58+ [...]
Palladium Extends Streak of Records to Three Days, Gold Dips
Most precious metals declined Wednesday. Palladium was the exception, ending at yet another record for its third straight daily string of them. Gold, meanwhile, slipped from an almost 21-week high.
Gold for February delivery shed $4, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,242.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Block Island 3-Coin Set Debuts
One United States Mint product launched last week, a three-coin set of Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarters, and it was the Mint's best weekly seller.
Released Tuesday, Nov. 27, the collectible includes an uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints and a proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint [...]
Gold Marks 21-Week High, Palladium Scores Another Record
Most precious metals climbed Tuesday. In highlights, gold finished near a 21-week high, silver closed at a 1-month high, and palladium scored another record.
Gold for February delivery advanced $7, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,246.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the best since gold ended at the same price on July 12 [...]
PCGS to Display Fabled Brasher Doubloon at January 2019 Long Beach...
Eight historic early American coins, including a legendary 1787 gold Brasher Doubloon, will be exhibited by Professional Coin Grading Service at the next Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp and Sports Collectible Expo held Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2019.
This same exhibit was an enormous hit earlier this year at ANA's 2018 World's Fair of Money in Philadelphia [...]
Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd U.S. Treasurer, to Sign NGC Labels
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) is excited to announce that Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd Treasurer of the United States, will individually hand-sign certification labels for NGC.
As Treasurer of the United States, Cabral worked closely with the directors of the US Mint during a dynamic time in its history, when some of its most successful and innovative coins were released [...]
Precious Metals Surge in December Start; Palladium Notches New Record
Precious metals futures rallied Monday in starting the new trading week and month. Gold closed around a 20-week high and palladium scored a fresh record.
Gold for February delivery tacked on $13.60, or 1.1%, to settle at $1,239.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since gold ended at $1,239.70 an ounce on July 16 [...]
2018 American Innovation Dollars Launch Dec. 14
The United States Mint will soon introduce the first $1 coin in a multi-year program honoring American innovation and innovators.
On Dec. 14, the U.S. Mint will release an individual proof and rolls and bags of uncirculated 2018 American Innovation dollars [...]
Gold Climbs in November; US Mint Bullion Sales Mixed
Precious metals futures declined Friday. Silver's loss on the day drove it lower for the week and for November while gold's and palladium's daily losses only trimmed their weekly and November gains.
Gold for February delivery on Friday shed $4.40, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,226 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]