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Gold Rises Slightly; Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – June 15, 2010

Alarmed Belski Good Morning, Gold prices stabilized near the $1220 price per ounce marker following the Greek debt downgrade by Moody's yesterday, however neither...

2009 Lincoln Cents and Related Sets Go Off Sale Tuesday

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Only hours remain until the United States Mint stops selling a range of products released last year that include rolls of 2009 Lincoln cents...

New Book Offers History of Indian Gold Coins of the 20th...

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(Beaumont, Texas) -- A new book by award-winning numismatic author Mike Fuljenz, Indian Gold Coins of the 20th Century, looks at the history of the...

Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – June 14, 2010

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The Miners Who Stare At Goats Good Morning, Safe-haven oriented gold demand ebbed at the start of the new trading week as improved risk appetite...

2010 FIFA World Cup Coins Available from Royal Canadian Mint

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As the world cheers the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to announce that it has become the exclusive Canadian retailer of gold and silver coins produced by the South African Mint in celebration the most anticipated and watched soccer tournament on earth.

2010 FIFA World Cup Gold and Silver Coins
2010 FIFA World Cup Gold and Silver Coins

Soccer fans and coin collectors alike can choose from a series of three gold and one silver collector coin, as well as a Silver Premium Edition Set of five different 1oz silver coins and a 40 mm diameter silver medal. Any product from this selection is sure to immortalize the thrilling exploits of the world's best footballers in exquisitely crafted, limited-edition gold and silver coins.

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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride Featured on 2010 ANA Medal

The official medal for the American Numismatic Association's 119th Anniversary Convention, August 10-14 in Boston, is available for purchase.

2010 ANA Paul Revere Medal
ANA Medal for 2010 World's Fair of Money Features Paul Revere - Click Image to Enlarge

Designed by Jamie Franki, former master designer in the United States Mint's Artistic Infusion Program, the medal celebrates one of Boston's most famous citizens, Paul Revere.

The obverse depicts the engraver and patriot's storied "Midnight Ride," while the reverse calls to mind designs he engraved for a 2-shilling issue of colonial currency.

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Bullion Prices & Business Weekend Recap – June 12, 2010

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U.S. gold rose, marking a third straight week of gains, as bargain-hunters stepped in after the yellow metal fell 1.9 percent in two days...

PCGS Specials at June 2010 Baltimore Expo

(Baltimore, Maryland) -- Professional Coin Grading Service again will offer on-site authentication and grading services -- and for the first time in Baltimore the...

2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins Earn $22.7M in Sales Debut

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Buffalo Gold Proof CoinThe United States Mint started selling 2010 $50 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins on Thursday, June 3.

Their opening $1,510.00 price did not deter buyers who ordered 15,071 coins as of Thursday, June 10, according to U.S. Mint reported sales.

That equates to $22,757,210 in gross revenue for the Mint with a premium on release day of $295.00, or 19.5 percent -- lower than the 2009s, based on the London fix gold price of $1,510.00.

By comparison, 2009 Buffalos proofs opened with 19.5K in sales during a shorter stretch of days. They enjoyed a more receptive environment as a result of their early November launch -- a time when...

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Gold Rises; Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – June 11, 2010

Confiscation Schmonfiscation Obfuscation Good Morning, Overnight gold markets stabilized and bounced back a tad as some bargain hunters emerged in the...
1776-2026 $25 Uncirculated Palladium Eagle coin - sides, bell and case

U.S. Mint 1776-2026 Palladium Eagle Launches With 250 Privy

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West Point-struck 2026-W $25 Uncirculated American Palladium Eagles go on sale from the United States Mint today at noon ET, featuring a 1776 ~...