Monthly Archives: August 2019
NGC-Graded 700-Old French Coin At August ANA Show
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) has certified one of only six known examples of a Royal d'Or struck during the 1314-16 reign of Louis X of France. The gold coin was graded NGC AU 55.
The six known examples were discovered in France in 1861 in the Treasure of Deauville and then sold to collectors. One was given to the Bibliotheque National de France in 1931. The only other example whose whereabouts are currently known is the one just graded by NGC [...]
James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal Released
Another product for collectors appears from the United States Mint this week with the release of the James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal.
As indicated by its name, the medal is issued to honor James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. Each is produced from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver to a diameter of 1.6 inches and bears a matte finish [...]
NGC Grades Chinese Patterns Featuring Mao Zedong
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) has certified a spectacular collection of patterns featuring the likeness of Mao Zedong, the leader of the People's Republic of China from its founding in 1949 until his death in 1976.
These 28 patterns -- 14 copper and 14 aluminum -- were struck in the Fen and 5 Fen denominations. A pattern is a coin struck with a proposed design or composition. In this case, they demonstrate a remarkable combination of artistry and production techniques [...]
Gold Scores 6.3-Year High; Silver Soars 4.6%
Gold and silver futures rallied Wednesday on safe-haven demand. Gold topped the $1,500 an ounce milestone and closed at its best price in 6.3 years while silver surged 4.6% to end at an almost 14-month high.
Gold for December delivery jumped $35.40, or 2.4%, to settle at $1,519.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since April 11, 2013 when gold ended at $1,564.90 an ounce [...]
U.S. Mint-BEP Products Pair Apollo 11 Coins with Kennedy-Apollo 11 Print
Two sets issued jointly today by the United States Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing continue celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the first manned Moon landing.
The sets contain an exclusive BEP Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print that is paired with one dome-shaped U.S. Mint coin -- a 2019-W $5 Proof Apollo 11 Gold Coin or a 2019-P Proof Apollo 11 Silver Dollar [...]
PMG Certifies 1925 India 1,000 Rupees ‘Discovery Note’ at Hong Kong...
Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG) has certified a previously unknown British India banknote at its recent on-site grading event in Hong Kong.
The 1925 1,000 Rupees note was issued in Kurrachee, now spelled Karachi, a city that has been part of Pakistan since 1947 [...]
US Mint Sales: 2019 $1 Coin and Currency Set at 28,639
It's been two weeks since the U.S. Mint released a product so the agency's latest sales report lacked the big gains. Its most recent release, the space-themed 2019 Native American $1 Coin and Currency Set for $15.95, was its best weekly seller.
Considering that many expected this joint U.S. Mint-BEP product to sell out quickly, its latest and fairly gentle weekly rise of 3,823 is interesting [...]
Gold Climbs for Third Session, Ends Near Another 6.3-Year High
Gold futures climbed for a third straight session, ending Tuesday at a fresh, nearly 6.3-year high.
Gold for December delivery rose $7.70, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,484.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since April 12, 2013 when gold ended at $1,501.40 an ounce [...]
Model for the Sacagawea Dollar to Hand-Sign NGC Labels
Randy'L Teton, the only person still alive who has served as a model for a circulating US coin, has agreed to individually hand-sign certification labels exclusively for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC).
Teton served as the likeness of Sacagawea, a Shoshone who appears with her baby, Jean Baptiste, on the US Sacagawea dollar coins issued since 2000 [...]
2019-S Proof American Silver Eagle Release
Silver Eagle lovers will have a new coin to add to their collection beginning today at noon EDT with the United States Mint's release of the 2019-S Proof American Silver Eagle.
This proof is made at the San Francisco Mint, is struck on a 1-ounce 99.9% fine silver blank, is priced at $55.95, and is available without limits [...]