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US Mint Makes $2.8 Billion in Sales
The just released 2008 United States Mint Annual Report offers a candid assessment on the performance of the US Mint that highlights both the good and the bad, and mixes in challenges and strategies. At the end of the fiscal year, the agency generated sales of more than $2.8 billion and made history in creating 126 coin designs -- both good. But the Mint also earned less than it did in 2007 -- one of several disappointments for the year.
2008 proved to be robust for the Mint's numismatic and bullion coin programs. Each realized an increased net income of 22.7 percent and 295.6 percent. Demand for bullion coins popped with total sales registering an impressive $948.8 million. Collector coins came in second, pulling in $527.6 million.
Bullion & Business Weekend Report – Feb 14
Precious metals bounced higher on the week while oil moved markedly lower despite an exceptionally strong Friday. U.S. stocks closed lower and European stocks...
DLRC Auctions Offers Million Dollar Collection!
The Pratt Family Registry Collection of Morgan Dollars
Virginia Beach, VA – DLRC Auctions (www.davidlawrence.com) is excited to announce the exclusive sale of The Pratt...
British Royal Mint Issues 2009 UK Charles Darwin £2 Coins
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth on 12 February 1809 and the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's 'On the...
Canadians to Vote and Determine 2010 Olympic 25-Cent Coin Designs
Royal Canadian Mint and Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium invite Canadians to vote on favourite Top 10 Canadian Olympic Winter Moments
OTTAWA, ONTARIO...
US Mint Gold Coin Sales Figures, Feb 12
The latest collector gold coin sales figures compare the most recent US Mint reported numbers to those provided on Jan. 29, when a change...
Gold Hits Seven-Month High, Silver Down a Cent
Gold climbed to a new seven-month high on Thursday while oil continued downward for a fifth straight day and reached a two-month low. New...
PNG President Comments on New Lincoln Cents
(Edina, Minnesota) -- The following brief statement was issued today by the Professional Numismatists Guild regarding the introduction of the first of four new...
Video: First 2009 Lincoln Cent Launched, Each Design
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The first 2009 Lincoln cent launch and the remaining three penny designs were captured today by a 49 second video...
Numismatic News and Blog Headlines – Feb 12
Four numismatic articles are referenced on CoinNews every Tuesday and Thursday. These articles are not authored by us, but we recommend collectors read...
US Mint Sales: Alabama Innovation $1 Rockets to Strong Debut
Last week, on April 8, the U.S. Mint released rolls and bags containing Innovation dollars for Alabama. These $1 coins feature a design depicting...
