Monthly Archives: June 2020
NGC Certifies Majority of 2020 Emergency Silver Eagles
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGCcoin.com) has once again demonstrated its position as the leader in modern coin certification: The third-party grading service has already certified more than half of April's emergency production of 240,000 American Silver Eagles at the Philadelphia Mint.
The Philadelphia Mint struck 240,000 American Silver Eagle bullion coins between April 8 and April 20, 2020, according to official US Mint documentation [...]
Gold Rises From Loss Following Fed Statement
In futures trading Wednesday, gold and silver were little changed while platinum and palladium posted respective losses of 1.7% and 1.9%. Gold climbed higher in after-hour dealings following the release of the Fed's latest monetary policy statement.
Gold for August delivery dipped $1.20, or 0.07%, to settle at $1,720.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. In electronic trading after the Fed news, gold prices moved above $1,730 an ounce [...]
Dale Larsen Joins David Lawrence Rare Coins
David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dale Larsen to the David Lawrence team as a Senior Numismatist and Buyer.
Mr. Larsen will be supporting DLRC as a West Coast representative, serving longtime DLRC clients as well as traveling to various locales throughout the United States to purchase collections of all sizes [...]
Gold Gains As Other Metals Decline Tuesday, June 9
Most precious metals declined Tuesday. Gold was the exception, rising for a second straight session after marking a two-month settlement low on Friday.
Gold for August delivery rose $16.80, or 1%, to settle at $1,721.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Precious Metals Surge Monday, June 8
Precious metals futures rallied Monday, posting gains ranging from 1.3% for gold to 4.3% for palladium. Gold advanced from a two-month low.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $22.10 to settle at $1,705.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Ends Week At Two-Month Low; Silver Prices Tumble
Gold, silver and platinum prices tumbled Friday, padding their weekly losses. Silver ended the day at a two-week low, and snapped a four-week winning streak. Gold, meanwhile, logged a two-month low.
Gold for August delivery fell $44.40, or 2.6%, to settle at $1,683 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the weakest since April 3 [...]
Basketball Commemorative Coins First Day Sales Reach 82,549; Limits Lifted
Dome-shaped United States Mint commemorative coins recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (www.hoophall.com) are moving along. Their first-day sales combined to 82,549 coins, according to U.S. Mint spokesman Michael White.
Released Thursday, product options include proof and uncirculated editions of $5 gold coins, silver dollars, and clad half-dollars. There is also an enhanced uncirculated half-dollar that comes exclusively with a special Kids Set [...]
Heritage Auctions Relocates Headquarters to New, 160,000 Square-Foot Campus
Heritage Auctions has moved its global headquarters into a new state-of-the-art, 160,000-square foot facility and multi-purpose campus, befitting its status as the largest auction house founded in America.
As of June 1, Heritage Auctions' global headquarters is now located at 2801 W. Airport Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75261, which is adjacent to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and in its foreign trade zone [...]
Gold Climbs From Three-Week Low For First Gain In Four Sessions
In futures action Thursday, gold, silver and platinum finished higher while palladium settled lower. Gold's gain was its first in four sessions and after marking a three-month settlement low on Wednesday.
Gold for August delivery bounced $22.60, or 1.3%, to end at $1,727.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2020 Basketball Coins Graded by PCGS in Parternship with Basketball HOF
As the world of professional sports begins emerging from hibernation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is laying up a one-of-a-kind opportunity for collectors to score special labels and other exclusive offers on PCGS-graded 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame coins.
These dome-shaped commemorative coins are finally hitting the courts after postponements related to the virus. They went on sale by the United States Mint on June 4. Additionally, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (www.hoophall.com) will have the coins for sale at their headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts [...]