Michael Fuljenz: Fundamentals For Gold Strong, Boosting Demand For Rare Coins
The fundamentals for gold continue strong as it reaches new highs worldwide and near an eight-year high in the United States, and that is helping to boost increased demand for some rare gold coins, according to award-winning writer Michael Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin & Bullion (www.UniversalCoin.com).
"One reason for the demand for popular rare coins is that when gold and silver prices rise, many bullion buyers eventually also begin purchasing rare gold coins. So, I'm advising clients to take advantage of the market now," explained Fuljenz [...]
Gold Dips in June Start; Silver Logs Fourth Straight Gain
In futures trading on the first day of June, gold eased a bit lower while silver, platinum and palladium gained. Silver extended its winning streak to four sessions and scored a fresh, more than three-month high.
Gold for August delivery shed $1.40, or 0.08%, to settle at $1,750.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2020 Kennedy Half Dollars Released in Rolls and Bags
Ordering opened today, June 1, for circulation quality coins honoring the 35th President of the United States. The United States Mint is now selling rolls and bags of 2020 John F. Kennedy Half Dollars.
Priced at $147, a bag contains 200 half-dollars with 100 from the Philadelphia Mint and 100 from the Denver Mint. A two-roll set is $34.50 and includes one roll of 20 coins from Philadelphia and one roll of 20 coins from Denver [...]
Gold, Silver and Platinum Soar in May; US Mint Bullion Sales...
Precious metals prices climbed higher Friday, padding their monthly gains, although platinum and palladium did fall from their week ago levels. Silver finished at its best price in more than three-months while gold closed at a one-and-a-half-month high.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $23.40, or 1.4%, to settle at $1,751.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The finish was the highest since April 14 when gold ended at a more than seven-year high [...]
CCAC to Review New American Eagle Gold and Silver Coin Designs
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a meeting by teleconference on Tuesday, June 23 to review and discuss candidate designs for American Eagle gold and silver coins, a silver dollar, and several medals.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
Gold Edges Higher; Silver Climbs 1.2%
In futures trading Thursday, gold and silver advanced while platinum and palladium declined. Gold's gain was its first in three days.
Gold for August delivery edged up $1.50, or 0.09%, to settle at $1,728.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Requesting CCAC Applications to Represent Interests of Public
The United States Mint is accepting applications through June 19, 2020 for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public.
Authorized by the enactment in 2003 of Public Law 108-15, the CCAC advises the Secretary of the Treasury on design and theme proposals for U.S. coins and medals [...]
Precious Metals Mixed Wednesday, May 27
Trading action was mixed for precious metals Wednesday. Silver and platinum gained while gold and palladium declined. Their changes were modest, overall.
Gold for August delivery -- the new, most-active contract -- shed $1.40, or 0.08%, to settle at $1,726.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Weir Farm Quarters and 5 Oz Coin Debut
The United States Mint released seven products last week recognizing Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut. The U.S. Mint's latest sales stats show how well they performed in the early going.
Released a week ago Monday, May 18, the Weir Farm quarter is the second of five issues for 2020. New products include rolls and bags of quarters from Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco with mint marks of 'P', 'D' and 'S'. The number sold through Sunday combined to 1,902,660 quarters, which is near the top when compared against early starts of other recent quarters [...]
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Acquires Carter Numismatics
Stack's Bowers Galleries ("SBG") is proud to announce the acquisition of Carter Numismatics Incorporated ("CNI") and the addition of Jason Carter to its industry-leading team of numismatic professionals.
Carter joins SBG as executive vice president and he, John Morgan and the CNI team will continue to operate out of the new SBG offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma [...]
