Monthly Archives: May 2019
Gold Tops $1,300, Ends Near 5-Week High
Silver, platinum and palladium futures declined Monday while gold moved ahead for a third straight session, ended above the key $1,300 an ounce level, and marked an almost five-week high.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $14.40, or 1.1%, to settle at $1,301.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Numismatic Literary Guild Announces 2019 Awards Competition
The Numismatic Literary Guild (www.NLGonline.org), a nonprofit organization composed of editors, authors and writers who cover news and feature stories about all forms of money, medals and tokens as collectibles, has announced its annual awards competition for 2019.
This year's competition is being overseen by David Lange, the new NLG Awards Coordinator [...]
Gold Prices Log 0.5% Weekly Increase
Precious metal futures advanced Friday, led by palladium's 5.3% jump, but only gold scored a weekly gain.
Gold for June delivery on Friday added $2.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,287.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since April 26 [...]
War in the Pacific Park Quarter Launch Ceremony Highlights
Last Friday, May 3, quarters honoring War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam were officially introduced to the public.
Around 700 people, including some 350 children, attended the launch ceremony hosted by officials from the National Park Service and the United States Mint. Kids aged 18 and under received a free War in the Pacific Park quarter to commemorate the event [...]
Legend’s 32nd Regency Auction Held May 15-16 in New Orleans
Legend Rare Coin Auctions will offer over 630 lots during their 32nd Regency Auction held from May 15 to 16.
As the official auctioneer of the PCGS Members Show in New Orleans, LRCA will present rarities from the Pug, Issaquah Estate, Vanderbilt, Coronet II, Wolverine, and Northern Lights Collections, as well as properties from other important consignments, including a world class offering of gold coins recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Central America [...]
Gold Ends Higher For Fourth Gain In Five Sessions
Gold futures ended slightly higher Thursday, logging their fourth gain in five sessions. Other precious metals closed lower on the day.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $3.80, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,285.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Falls For First Loss in Four Sessions
Precious metals futures posted losses Wednesday ranging from 0.3% for gold to 1.3% for palladium. Gold's loss was its first in four sessions.
Gold for June delivery declined $4.20 to settle at $1,281.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: 2019 Kennedy Halves Debut
Highlights from the latest U.S. Mint sales report include first showings for the new 2019 Kennedy Half-Dollar products.
Released May 1, product options include circulating-quality halves from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a bag of 200 coins for $139.95 and a two-roll set of 40 coins for $32.95 [...]
Gold Gains For Third Session, Ending at 1-Week High
Gold prices rose for a third session in a row Tuesday, and finished at a one-week high. Other precious metals declined, though silver ended pretty much flat.
Gold for June delivery tacked on $1.80, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,285.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since last Tuesday, April 30 [...]
Joint U.S. and Australia 50th Anniversary Moon Landing Set Available
Ordering opened Monday, May 6, for the joint Royal Australian Mint and United States Mint product containing a 2019 Apollo 11 clad half dollar and a 2019 $5 Moon Landing 1oz silver coin.
Limited to a set mintage of 10,000 pieces, both of the included coins are domed shaped, struck in collector proof finish, and commemorate the 50th anniversary of mankind's first landing on the Moon [...]