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The United States Mint produced golden-colored, manganese-brass dollar coins for commerce until 2011. Federal Reserve Banks now store 1.011 billion of them. Today, the U.S. Mint strikes clad dollars but only for numismatic sales. (CoinNews photo of 2021 Native American $1 Coins.)

Federal Reserve Inventories of $1 Coins at 1.011 Billion

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The United States is still storing an extraordinary amount of $1 coins, according to Federal Reserve data updated mid-August. The data shows Reserve Bank...
Gold ended at its lowest price since Aug. 10

Gold Marks Six-Week Low on Thursday, Sept. 23

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Precious metals dropped as a group Thursday after they climbed together for two days in a row. Gold's loss was its first in four...
In August, the U.S. Mint struck 1.187 billion coins for circulation

U.S. Mint Produces Nearly 1.2 Billion Coins for Circulation in August

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U.S. coin production in August topped the billion level for a seventh straight month, although the actual amount ranked toward the lower end for...
Gold settled slightly higher Wednesday than declined in after hours trade

Precious Metals Settle Higher Wednesday, Sept. 22

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Precious metals advanced together for a second straight day Wednesday. Both platinum and palladium rallied. Gold's gain, while modest, was its third in a...
England (1611-12) Ryal graded NGC MS 64★

NGC-Certified Rediscovered English Gold Coins in Spink September Auction

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A trio of captivating gold pieces from three prominent monarchs top the list of 52 English gold coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)...
U.S. Mint product images of the two-coin set

US Mint Sales: 2021 Reverse Proof Silver Eagle Set and Bush...

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The latest United States Mint sales stats offer the first reported figures for 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set and the George...
Gold rose for a second straight session

Precious Metals Rise Tuesday, Sept. 21

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Precious metals moved higher as a group Tuesday. Gold's gain was its second in a row. Silver and palladium, meanwhile, rebounded from about 14-month...
Gold gained 0.7% on Monday

Gold Climbs from Five-Week Settlement Low

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Gold rebounded from a more than five-week low on Monday while silver, platinum and palladium declined. Silver marked another fourteen-month low while palladium posted...
Base metal center of fake silver American Eagle

ACEF, NGC & PNG Send Facebook Joint Complaint About Counterfeits

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Three major numismatic organizations that sent a letter to Facebook executives to complain that the social media platform "has become the predominant choice of...
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LRCA Renews Sponsorship of PCGS Members Only Shows

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The longstanding partnership between Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) and Legend Rare Coin Auctions continues as the New Jersey boutique coin firm renews its...
CoinNews photo 1776-2026 Silver Proof Set

US Mint Sales: Silver Proof Set with 1776-2026 Cent Tops 261K

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The United States Mint's 2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set surged out of the gate following its June 11 release, becoming unavailable not long after...