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Hobbyists of all abilities can participate in the best educational program in numismatics by enrolling in a two-day class at the 41st annual American...

Gold cut away from a four-day rally on Monday as U.S. stocks and crude-oil surged. Silver fell also while platinum bucked the precious metals...

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to commemorate Medal of Honor recipients with silver and gold coins in 2011.

The Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, H.R. 1209 would authorize the United States Mint to strike up to 500,000 $1 silver coins and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated conditions.

 

"We owe everything to those who wore the uniform and committed extraordinary acts of bravery in defense of their colleagues and nation," said Rep. Christopher Carney who introduced H.R. 1209.

"This bill will not only recognize the outstanding achievements of these men and women, but the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to educate people about the significance and exclusivity of the award," Carney added.

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has announced the launch of the 2009 $2 Single Note Collection Subscription Program. For $79.50, collectors can...

Ms Joanne Yeadon, Administrator of British Indian Ocean Territory recently visited the Pobjoy Mint to strike the first coin of the Territory. This legal tender...

Bob Van Ryzin starts of the May 14th episode of Coin Chat Radio with the latest coin news.  First topic was the low US mintage...

Commodities split directions this week. London gold rose 2.5 percent and silver gained 0.1 percent while platinum fell 3.5 percent and crude-oil ended down...

The cost of living in the United States remained unchanged in April, although annual inflation fell to -0.7 percent, marking the sharpest year-over-year decline...

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