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The United States Mint 2008 Alaska Official First Day Coin Cover goes on sale Tuesday, September 30 at noon eastern for the price...

The United States Mint has temporarily suspended sales of American Buffalo one-ounce bullion coins to their network of Authorized Purchasers, it was announced Thursday.

 

"Demand has exceeded supply for American Buffalo 24-karat gold one-ounce bullion coins, and our inventories have been depleted. We are, therefore, temporarily suspending sales of these coins," the Mint said in a memorandum.

 

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New York precious metals retreated while the U.S. dollar climbed Thursday as news of a "fundamental" agreement came from Washington regarding the U.S. $700...

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It's no secret. The currency of choice is not change, and it's no longer paper money. For many Americans, both forms have become annoyances — especially in high value purchases. Coin usage is declining, and trending toward extinction. These days, it's about plastic with the convenience of credit and debit cards.

While the U.S. Mint is spending money on mandated marketing and a doomed promotion of Presidential $1 coins, or announcing the exciting four new 2009 Lincoln penny design images, the reality is Americans dislike to receive or use these coins more than any other pocket change. And how a coin looks or feels is mostly inconsequential to anyone but collectors. But it goes beyond the penny and dollar $1 coin, as the outlook for every circulating coin further declines.

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New York gold prices inched slightly higher Wednesday, as the markets watched the financial debate and waited for any Washington movement on the U.S....

A Senate bill casts new light on a proposal to commemorate the bicentennial of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' with a silver dollar. Maryland Senators Cardin...

(Irvine, California) -- Spectrum Numismatics International of Irvine, California again is expanding its operations with the opening of a World Currency Division. ...

New York silver, gold and platinum futures fell Tuesday, as the U.S. dollar showed strength and crude dropped following yesterday's monstrous surge. After gaining...

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