Monthly Archives: July 2019
Pride of Two Nations Coin Set Sales Reach 74,054 in First...
Orders of the first joint numismatic product from the United States and Canada are flowing quickly. Sales of the limited-edition 2019 Pride of Two Nations Two-Coin Set opened last week in Canada and on Wednesday, July 3, in the United States.
About 76.4% of the maximum 110,000 sets had been claimed by July 4. The U.S. Mint sold 74,054 in the first day of sales [...]
Highlights From Legend’s 33rd Regency Sale in Las Vegas
Record prices fell at Legend Rare Coin Auctions' June 2019 Regency Auction as multiple advanced Registry Set collectors fought it out to add finest known issues to their top ranking sets on the PCGS Registry.
Besides the Finest Known coins, the action was as hot as the summer sun in the Las Vegas desert [...]
Fuljenz’s Money Talks Seminar at ANA Show Provides Tips on Avoiding...
Former American Numismatic Association authenticator, grader and instructor, Dr. Michael Fuljenz, will give expert advice about counterfeits in the marketplace during his Money Talks seminar at the ANA 2019 Chicago World's Fair of Money® (www.WorldsFairofMoney.com).
Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin & Bullion (www.UniversalCoin.com) in Beaumont, Texas, will present an illustrated talk entitled, "Fake(s) News: The proliferation of counterfeits & how to avoid becoming a victim," at 1 pm on Friday, August 16 [...]
Gold Scores Highest Close In Over Six Years; Palladium Logs New...
Precious metals futures advanced in a shortened trading session Wednesday and ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday break on Thursday. Gold was not the largest gainer on the day but it made one of the biggest impressions, closing at a more than six-year high. Palladium, meanwhile, notched a new record.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $12.90, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,420.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since May 14, 2013 when gold ended at $1,424.50 an ounce [...]
US-Canada Pride of Two Nations Coin Set Launch
Unique finishes, a historic collaboration and key date coins are among reasons many collectors will rush today, July 3, to buy the limited-edition 2019 Pride of Two Nations Two-Coin Set from the United States Mint.
This set marks the first U.S. Mint and Royal Canadian Mint joint numismatic product. It contains an American Silver Eagle in enhanced reverse proof and a Canadian Silver Maple Leaf in modified proof. Amping up their appeal, these finishes are firsts for both coins [...]
US Mint Sales: 2019 Proof Set Nears 360,000 In Four Months
Bellwether United States Mint annual products reclaimed the top sales slots without any new releases last week to offer competition.
The clad 2019 Proof Set with its bonus Lincoln cent was the Mint's best weekly seller, rising by 5,541 for a four-month total of 357,933. By comparison, last year's set through its first four months reached sales of 275,898 [...]
Gold Rises 1.4% on Tuesday, July 2
Three of four major precious metals futures advanced Tuesday, led by gold which climbed 1.4% after dropping 1.7% on Monday.
Gold for August delivery bounced $18.70 to settle at $1,408 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Drops 1.7% To Below $1,400 in July Start
The majority of precious metals futures traded lower in their kick off Monday to the U.S. holiday shortened week.
Gold for August delivery fell $24.40, or 1.7%, to settle at $1,389.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The finish was the weakest since June 19 [...]
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Currency Set Includes $50 and ‘Buzz Aldrin...
Information and images were unveiled late last week for the upcoming Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Currency Set from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP).
Scheduled to launch Tuesday, July 16, for $85.95, the set will include a BEP-produced $50 uncirculated note with a serial number beginning with "1969" and a BEP-engraved print of the iconic photo of Buzz Aldrin on the Moon [...]