World War I Centennial 2018 Coast Guard Silver Medal Photos
This article shows photos of a World War I Centennial 2018 Coast Guard Silver Medal -- one of the five United States Mint medals commemorating the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces that were active during the First World War.
On Jan. 17, the United States Mint released proof silver medals with designs honoring the U.S. Coast Guard, the Army, the Navy, the Air Service, and the Marines [...]
Precious Metals Advance Wed., Dec. 26
Precious metals futures advanced Wednesday following a break from trading on Tuesday for Christmas. Gold marked another, more than six-month high while silver logged its strongest close in about four and a half months.
Gold for February delivery added $1.20, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,273 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since June 15 when gold ended at $1,278.50 an ounce [...]
US Mint Sales: 2018 American Innovation Dollars Near 580,000
The United State Mint's most popular numismatic product for a second week in a row was an American Innovation dollar.
The U.S. Mint's new series of dollars are earning some love from collectors with a combined 577,123 sold in ten days for an early haul of $1,118,525 [...]
Gold Settles At More Than Six Month High
Most precious metals futures rose Monday. Platinum was the exception, easing 0.8%. Gold finished at its best price in more than six months.
Gold for February delivery tacked on $13.70, or 1.1%, to settle at $1,271.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since June 15 when gold ended at $1,278.50 an ounce [...]
U.S. Mint Production in November Tops 1 Billion Coins
U.S. coin production slowed in November but stayed atop the 1 billion mark for the seventh time this year, according to the latest manufacturing figures from the U.S. Mint.
The more than 1 billion coins minted for circulation included cents, nickels, dimes, and quarters and drove the amount on the year to over 12.5 billion coins [...]
Perth Mint Gold Bullion Sales in November Surge Toward 2-Year High
Demand in November for Perth Mint of Australia bullion coins and bars ranged from somewhat steady to strong with silver sales slowing and gold sales jumping to an almost two-year high.
The gains happened against a backdrop of divided precious metals in November with LBMA prices for the month up 0.2% for gold and down 0.7% for silver [...]
Gold, Silver and Platinum Advance on Week
Most precious metals futures declined Friday but most of them still advanced on the week. Gold and silver were among the losers on the day, slipping from multi-month highs.
Gold for February delivery declined $9.80, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,258.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Dome-Shaped U.S. Basketball Coins for 2020
Look ahead to 2020 for a third series of domed or curved-shape commemorative coins from the United States Mint.
As direction by Congress, the U.S. Mint issued curved baseball coins in 2014 and it will release curved Apollo 11 coins in 2019. Curved basketball coins are next [...]
World War I Centennial 2018 Air Service Silver Medal Photos
Earlier this year, on Jan. 17, the United States Mint released proof silver medals celebrating the Air Service, the Army, the Navy, the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Coast Guard.
They were offered in support of and alongside of World War I Centennial Silver Dollars that commemorate the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in WWI. The silver dollars, struck in collector qualities of proof and uncirculated, were authorized by Congress under Public Law 113-212 [...]
Gold Ends Near 6-Month High, Silver Scores 4-Month High
Precious metals futures finished mixed Thursday with gold and silver higher and platinum and palladium lower. Gold settled at its best price in nearly six months while silver scored its best close in more than four months.
Gold for February delivery tacked on $11.50, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,267.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
