US Mint Sales: 2018 Proof, Silver and Mint Sets Lead in...
United States Mint flagship products, namely the 2018 Proof Set, the 2018 Silver Proof Set, and the 2018 Mint Set, have notched solid numbers in the last month. When they haven't led in overall sales they've still been in the hunt.
Since mid-November, the 2018 Proof Set has averaged weekly gains of more than 16,000. It jumped 17,210 in the latest round -- making it the Mint's best weekly seller [...]
Gold Declines, Silver Logs Fresh 3-1/2-Month High
Most precious metals retreated Thursday. Silver was the exception, barely, registering a fresh three and a half month high.
Gold for February delivery declined $2.60, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,247.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Rises, Silver Marks 15-Week High, Palladium Logs New Record
Precious metals posted gains Wednesday that ranged from 0.2% for gold to 2.8% for platinum. Palladium scored a new record and silver finished at its best price since late August.
Gold for February delivery rose $2.80 to settle at $1,250 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2019 $1 Coin Celebrates American Indians in U.S. Space Program
The United States Mint revealed the one-year-only design that will appear on the 2019 Native American $1 Coin.
Honoring American Indians in the U.S. space program, the design pairs nicely with those on 2019 Apollo 11 Commemorative Coins which celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing [...]
American Innovation Dollar Series Launch Ceremony
On Friday, Dec. 14, the United States Mint will formerly introduce its multi-year American Innovation™ $1 Coin Program.
The official ceremonial launch will take place at the Mint's new Coin Store in Washington, D.C., beginning at 11:30 EST [...]
Gold Dips As Silver, Platinum and Palladium Rise Tues., Dec. 11
Most precious metals futures rose Tuesday, led by palladium. Gold slid lower for a second day in a row but is down just 0.4% on the week so far.
Gold for February delivery declined $2.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,247.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
NGC Now Certifies and Encapsulates Canceled Dies
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) has announced a new certification and encapsulation service for coin, token and medal dies. As many numismatists know, dies are the tools used in the minting process to strike a planchet and impart the coin's design.
After their useful life is over, dies are usually destroyed by a mint. Sometimes, however, they are canceled and sold as a numismatic product or scrap. These canceled dies are defaced to prevent them from being used to illegitimately strike more coins [...]
Collectors Universe Names Brett Charville as PCGS President
As part of the strategic plans by parent company Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT) to improve and expand services and products for collectors and dealers worldwide, professional numismatist Brett Charville has been named President of Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com), effective January 1, 2019.
Charville has been a dealer in collectible coins for over 15 years. An expert in grading and evaluating U.S. vintage coins, he got his break in the world of professional numismatics like many others have, as an intern at Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas, Texas [...]
Precious Metals Decline Monday, Dec. 10
Precious metals futures declined in their start Monday to the new trading week. Losses ranged from 0.3% for gold to 1% for both platinum and palladium.
Gold for February delivery shed $3.20, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,249.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Ends Week At Five-Month High
Precious metals futures climbed Friday and all but platinum scored weekly gains. Gold was the biggest winner for the day, closing at a five-month high.
Gold for February delivery rose $9, or 0.7%, to settle at $1,252.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the highest since July 10 [...]
