Gold, Silver Post First Gains in Five Sessions
Gold and silver futures closed higher Wednesday for the first time in five sessions. Silver rebounded from a 34-month low. Platinum extended its losses to five straight sessions while palladium ended ahead for a second day in a row.
Gold for December delivery rose $8.70, or 0.7%, to settle at $1,210.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
NGC-Certified Newman Coins Top $60 Million
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC), the third-party grading service that has certified all of Eric P. Newman's coins, has announced that the total prices realized for NGC-certified Newman coins has topped $60 million. The milestone comes after the Newman Part XI sale by Heritage Auctions, Nov. 7-10, 2018.
The top coin in the sale was a 1792 Washington President Pattern Silver Half Dollar, graded NGC XF Details. One of only five examples known, it realized $204,000 [...]
US Mint Sales: Flagship Sets Lead in Week Ending Nov. 11
The United States Mint released Tuesday its first collector products in nearly four weeks. They'll lead in next week's sales report.
For now, and since mid-October, the U.S. Mint's flagship annual sets and proof American Silver Eagles have amassed the most sales. The 2018 Proof Set, 2018 Silver Proof Set and 2018 Mint Set have led, followed by the 'S' and then the 'W' proof Silver Eagles [...]
Silver Ends at 34-Month Low, Gold Dips 0.2%
Gold, silver and platinum futures closed down Tuesday for a fourth session in a row while palladium broke its streak of three straight session slides. Silver marked its weakest finish since early 2016.
Gold for December delivery declined $2.10, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,201.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the lowest since Oct. 10 [...]
2018 Block Island Quarters for Rhode Island Released
Appearing as the last new quarter dollar from the United States Mint in 2018 is the coin honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge of Rhode Island.
Block Island quarters launched today in 40-coin rolls and 100-coin bags with varied options available by production facility [...]
Precious Metals Extend Declines to Third Session
Precious metals futures ended lower for a third session in a row Monday. Gold closed at a fresh, more than one-month low.
Gold for December delivery shed $5.10, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,203.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the lowest since Oct. 10 [...]
RARCOA and Standard Numismatics Complete Merger, Donate $100K to PNG Anti-Counterfeiting
Rare Coin Company of America, Inc. (RARCOA, www.rarcoa.com) of Willowbrook, Illinois and Standard Numismatics LLC of Chicago have completed their previously announced merger.
In recognition of finalizing the arrangement, leaders of both firms, RARCOA Chief Executive Officer Wayde Milas and Standard Numismatics President Brett Charville, are each donating $50,000 to the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) to help combat counterfeits [...]
PMG Will Attribute Pre-Star Replacement Notes
Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG) will attribute "Pre-Star Replacement Notes" for Large Size National Bank Notes, Small Size National Bank Notes and Large Size Type Notes (such as Legal Tender, Silver and Gold Certificates and Federal Reserve Notes) starting Nov. 15, 2018.
Replacement notes are those that took the place of notes that were deemed unfit for circulation. Today, replacement notes for US Federal Reserve Notes are easy to identify thanks to a star (★) in their serial number [...]
Gold Ends Week at 1-Month Low, Silver Logs 4.2% Weekly Loss
Precious metals futures declined for a second straight session Friday, locking down their weekly losses. Gold finished at a one-month low.
Gold for December delivery on Friday fell $16.50, or 1.4%, to settle at $1,208.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement was the weakest since Oct. 10 [...]
Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter Photos
Coin events next week will celebrate Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. Located 12 miles off the southern coast of Rhode Island, the refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has grown to its current size of 134 acres. The island is known around the world for its variety of migratory birds and its stunning barrier beaches.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the quarter depicting the refuge launches into circulation and the U.S. Mint begins selling them in rolls and bags. Then on Thursday, Nov. 15, the U.S. Mint and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will introduce the quarter in an official ceremony [...]
