Perth Mint Bullion Sales Contract in February
Demand for Australian products retreated last month but it was stronger than a year ago, Perth Mint sales figures for February show.
The Mint's silver sales slowed following two straight month-over-month increases and they ended below one million ounces for the first time in seven months. Its gold sales were the weakest since August [...]
Professional Numismatists Guild Seeks 2020 Award Nominations
The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) is now accepting nominations for its 2020 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman.
The Professional Numismatists Guild is a nonprofit trade association composed of the country's top rare coin and paper money dealers who must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics (www.PNGdealers.org/code-of-ethics) in the buying and selling of numismatic merchandise [...]
Gold Edges Higher; Silver and Palladium Jump
In futures trading Thursday, gold, silver and palladium gained while platinum declined. On Wednesday, gold logged its lowest close this year and silver finished at its worst level since January 2009.
Gold for April delivery edged up $1.40, or 0.09%, to settle at $1,479.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2020-W Proof American Gold Eagles Released
Gold is a topic of the day with the just released United States Mint 2020-W Proof American Gold Eagles.
These West Point Mint-struck coins are numismatic versions of the U.S. Mint's bullion American Gold Eagle program. They are quite popular with collectors who purchase thousands annually despite their higher price tags [...]
Legendary 1858 Gold Coin Highlights Heritage’s April Sale
An 1858 Liberty Eagle, one of the most historic U.S. gold coins ever minted and the only specimen known outside of museums, will headline Heritage Auctions' U.S. coins offerings during the Central States Numismatic Society auctions, April 22-25 in Dallas.
Experts agree no more than four to six 1858 proof Liberty eagles were produced, the coin offered here, graded PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC., CAC. JD-1, High R.7, is one of four examples that have been reliably reported [...]
Gold Logs Fresh Low For Year; Silver Drops 5.8%
Precious metals futures stepped lower Wednesday, registering losses ranging from 3.1% for gold to 9.1% for platinum. Gold posted a fresh low for the year.
Gold for April delivery dropped $47.90, or 3.1%, to settle at $1,477.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the lowest since Dec. 12 when gold ended at $1,472.30 an ounce [...]
April 2020 Weir Farm Quarter Ceremony and Coin Forum Cancelled
The United States Mint and National Park Service will not officially introduce the quarter honoring Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut on April 7.
The quarter's planned ceremonial release has been cancelled along with the public coin forum that had been scheduled for April 6. In a statement, the U.S. Mint said [...]
US Mint Announces 2020 Numismatic Gold Coin Price Increases
Collectors will have to pay more for United States Mint numismatic products made of gold and palladium, including American Eagle, American Buffalo, American Liberty, and upcoming commemorative coins.
Increases range from $32.50 to $300 per U.S. Mint coin. They are not the result of changes in LBMA gold prices as can happen weekly based on the Mint's regular pricing policy. Instead, they are straight upward revisions [...]
Mark Borckardt Named Numismatist of the Year
Heritage Auctions Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt received one of the highest individual honors within the hobby when he was named 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association.
"This honor is important to me," Borckardt said. "This award validates my numismatic work over many years."
A numismatist for 40 years, Borckardt has been at Heritage Auctions for 16 years. He was nominated for the award by Kagin's numismatist David McCarthy [...]
Gold Rebounds; Silver Marks Fresh Multi-Year Low
Gold futures rose Tuesday, registering their first gain in six sessions and after marking a 2020-low on Monday.
Gold for April delivery advanced $39.30, or 2.6%, to settle at $1,525.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
