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Gold Drops Previous Session Gain, Silver Slides 61 Cents

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New York gold poked its head out of an eight day dark hole Wednesday only to jump back into it Thursday by dropping its...

Jackson Presidential $1 Coins Officially Released

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Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coins were launched into circulation Thursday with a ceremonial release at The Hermitage, the home Jackson built and lived in...

Inflation Jumps 5.6%, Inflation Calculator Reflects Rise of Rates

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US inflation has hit its highest point in 17 years with a rise of 5.6% over the past year according to the Bureau of...

Gold Breaks Eight Day Losing Streak, Silver and Platinum Gain

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New York gold recovered some of its luster Wednesday as did silver and platinum. After eight consecutive sessions of losses, gold finally pushed its...

Royal Canadian Mint Participates in Beijing’s Olympic Expo 2008

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The Royal Canadian Mint's world-famous "Million Dollar Coin" made its Asian debut at Beijing's Olympic Expo 2008 (Olympex). The unveiling was conducted by The...

Royal Mint Issues 2008 UK £5 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

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The British Royal Mint launched brilliant uncirculated 2008 United Kingdom £5 Gold Coins this week and announced that they would have an extremely low mintage of 750. The annual issued coins are struck in 22 carat gold with each measuring an impressive 36.02 millimetres in diameter.

British Royal Mint 2008 UK £5 Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

It's the largest coin of the gold sovereign family and weighs 39.94 grammes and contains 1.1771 ounces of gold, which is five times the amount within a single sovereign.

The obverse of heads side of the coins bears Her Majesty The Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. The reverse or tails side depicts Benedetto Pistrucci's dramatic portrayal of St George and the dragon.

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Gold Nears $800, Platinum Below $1,500

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New York gold stretched its losing streak to eight consecutive days on Tuesday with a fall of more than $100 in August. Platinum took...

ANA Recognizes Exhibitors at World’s Fair of Money in Baltimore

The American Numismatic Association presented 71 competitive exhibit awards at the 2008 World's Fair of Money® in Baltimore. Winners were announced at the Exhibit...

Jackson Presidential Coins in Bags and Rolls

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Andrew Jackson Presidential Dollars will enter circulation Thursday, August 14. On the same day at 12:00 noon, Bags and Rolls of the $1 coins...

Odyssey Marine Reports Slower Sales of Shipwreck Coins

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Tampa treasure hunting firm Odyssey Marine Exploration filed their second 2008 results with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Odyssey reported a decrease of $.6...
Obverse and reverse of the 20th Anniversary 2026-W $5 Reverse Proof American Gold Buffalo coin

US Mint Reveals 2026 1/10-Ounce Gold Buffalo With 20th Anniversary Mark

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The United States Mint has unveiled images of its upcoming 2026-W $5 Reverse Proof American Gold Buffalo, revealing a special 20th anniversary privy mark...