Monthly Archives: September 2019
US Mint Sales: San Antonio Missions Quarters and 5 Oz. Coin...
The United States Mint released seven products last week recognizing San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas. The Mint's latest sales stats show how well they performed in the early going.
Released a week ago Monday, Aug 26, the San Antonio Missions quarter is the fourth of five issues for 2019. New products include rolls and bags of quarters from Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco with mint marks of 'P', 'D' and 'S' [...]
PNG Offers To Assist Victims Of Coin Doctoring
As part of its on-going efforts to combat "coin doctoring," the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) is urging dealers and collectors to respect the heritage and historical significance of all coinage to preserve the past as best as possible.
PNG also is offering to assist anyone who suspects he or she unwittingly purchased a doctored coin [...]
Gold and Silver Extend Multi-Year Settlement Highs
Precious metals futures registered gains Wednesday that ranged from 0.3% for gold to 3% for platinum. Gold and silver extended their multi-year settlement highs.
Gold for December delivery tacked on $4.50 to settle at $1,560.40 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 [...]
NGC Certifies 10 Million American Silver Eagles
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) has announced that it has certified more than 10,000,000 American Silver Eagles. It is the first third-party grading service to reach this incredible milestone.
The American Silver Eagle, the official silver bullion coin of the United States, is possibly the most widely collected coin in the world today. More than 530 million have been struck since 1986 [...]
Gold and Silver Rally to New Multi-Year Highs
Most precious metals futures gained Tuesday following an extended U.S. holiday weekend for Labor Day. Silver advanced for its sixth increase in seven sessions, closing at its highest price in nearly three years. Gold climbed for the first time in four sessions, ending at its best price in more than six years.
Gold for December delivery surged $26.50, or 1.7%, to settle at $1,555.90 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 [...]