Gold and Silver Prices Finish at Two-Month Lows
Excluding palladium, precious metals declined Wednesday. Palladium's win was its first in three sessions. Gold and silver ended at two-month lows.
Gold for December delivery lost $39.20, or 2.1%, to settle at $1,868.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the lowest since July 22 [...]
US Mint Sales: 2020 Salt River Bay 5oz Coin Debuts
The United States Mint released one product last week recognizing Salt River Bay National Historical Site and Ecological Preserve in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. Mint's latest sales show how well it performed in the early going.
Released Sept. 18, the .999 fine 2020-P Salt River Bay Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin logged three-day starting sales of 12,669 units, making it the Mint's best seller for the week [...]
NGC-Certified English 1705 Gold Coin Tops $300,000 in Spink Auction
A rare English gold coin struck during the reign of Queen Anne and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) realized over $300,000 -- more than double its pre-auction estimate -- in a Spink sale on September 15, 2020.
A host of other NGC-graded coins also raced past their pre-auction estimates in the Stratos Sale of Spectacular English Gold Coins, organized by the prestigious London-based auction house [...]
1934 $10,000 Note Realizes World Record in Heritage Sale
A 1934 U.S. bank note set the world record for the most valuable type of its kind sold at auction when it brought $384,000 at Heritage Auctions. The $10,000 bill sets the ceiling on the most valuable "small size" piece of currency ever sold.
The note is one of just three $10,000 bills to survive in such remarkable condition, according to Paper Money Guaranty (PMG), which graded the note [...]
Gold Declines For Second Day to Another 2-Month Low; Silver Rises
Aside from silver, precious metals fell for a second day in a row Tuesday. Silver edged 0.6% higher after plunging 10.1% on Monday.
Gold for December delivery lost $3, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,907.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The close remained gold's weakest since July 24 [...]
Gold Falls 2.6% and Silver Sinks 10.1%
Precious metals futures sank Monday, posting losses that ranged from 2.6% for gold to 10.1% for silver. The pair logged respective 2-month and 7-week settlement lows.
Gold for December delivery fell $51.50 to settle at $1,910.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The close was gold's weakest since July 24 [...]
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Quarters for Vermont Released
Conservation history and land stewardship are highlighted in the newest release from the United States Mint with new quarter dollars celebrating Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park of Vermont.
A design emblematic of the park graces the reverse (tails side) of the new quarters which are available in single 40-coin rolls, two-roll sets, three-roll sets, and 100-coin bags [...]
Gold, Silver and Palladium Log Weekly Increases
Precious metals futures advanced Friday, adding to weekly gains for gold, silver and palladium while paring platinum's loss on the week.
Gold for December delivery rose $12.20, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,962.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2020 Salt River Bay 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Released
The United States Mint's first product release for September debuts today with the 2020-P Salt River Bay National Historical Site and Ecological Preserve Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.
Like the companion quarter released earlier, its design honors Salt River Bay National Historical Site and Ecological Preserve located on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands [...]
CCAC to Review National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coins
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day meeting by teleconference on Sept. 22 and 23 to review and discuss candidate designs for several medals and coins, including commemoratives honoring the National Law Enforcement Museum.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
