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Bill Seeks to Reduce Taxes on Precious Metals Coins
Knocking on the legislative door for the eighth consecutive year is a new bill seeking to treat coins or bars composed of silver,...
Coin Chat Radio: Mint Tech Problems, Summer Numismatic Slump, Southeast Asia...
US Mint technical difficulties, Summer Numismatic Slump, Southeast Asia Currency, New Zealand Mint releases highlight the July 2nd Episode of Coin Chat Radio.
Bob...
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – July 4
Precious metals were pressured this week with the U.S. dollar pushing higher. London gold and silver fell after gaining last week. Platinum declined...
Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coins Released
The US Mint on Thursday launched the 2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coins. The 24-karat, $10 denominated commemoratives are available in two...
Gold, Oil, and Stocks Fall on US Jobs Data
Following news Thursday of a bigger-than-expected dip in U.S. jobs and an unemployment rate increase to 9.5 percent, gold fell toward $930 an...
Desirable, Appealing Ancients and World Coins & Paper Money in Official...
(Irvine, California) -- A wide selection of rare ancient and world coins will be offered in Bowers and Merena's Official Auction of the American...
US Mint Sales Figures: 2009 Proof Sets Surge, Pennies Rise
Standing out in the latest batch of US Mint sales figures is an eyebrow raising increase for the 18-coin clad 2009 Proof...
UK 20p Undated Error Coins Commanding Huge Premiums
News of an error in UK's Royal Mint 20 pence coin (20p) blasted through the media this week, creating an intensified fervor in collectors trying to find and buy the coins.
Prices for the coin, which have a face value of about 33 cents US, have shot up with auction bidding reaching as high as several hundred dollars. (See current eBay auctions.)
According to reports, the Mint issued tens of thousands "year-less" 20p coins toward the end of 2008.
Coins Celebrate Sydney 2009 World Masters Games
The Perth Mint has released the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Coin in anticipation of a sporting event that has grown to involve...
Gold Rises for First Day in Three as Dollar Declines, Silver...
Gold cruised forward Wednesday for its biggest gain of the week, and halted a two-day slide. A weakened U.S. dollar was a cited catalyst...
James A. Garfield Presidential Silver Medal for $75
Crafted from 1 ounce of .999 fine silver, the James A. Garfield Presidential Silver Medal makes its debut today at Noon ET, courtesy of...
