US Mint Sales: 2018 Silver and Clad Proof Sets Most Popular
The 2018-dated silver and clad proof sets tagged in as the two most popular products of the week, according to the latest United States Mint sales figures.
There's been a dry spell of new U.S. Mint releases since April 24, and that will continue until the next [...]
Gold Declines Modestly for Third Straight Session
Gold futures changed little again Wednesday -- their fourth straight modest move, and marked their third decline in a row.
Gold for June delivery shed 70 cents, or 0.05%, to settle at $1,313 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 PNG Day Plans Announced
The Professional Numismatists Guild will conduct a one-day public show, Monday, August 13, 2018, in Philadelphia.
The first 50 public attendees at the PNG Day show will each receive a certificate good that day for $100 off any retail purchase of $500 or more from a participating PNG member-dealer [...]
PCGS Detects Doctored Colonial Rarity
A drastically but deceptively altered 1792 Washington Eagle "cent" submitted to Professional Coin Grading Service underscores the alarming skills of some so-called "coin doctors" and why it is essential to have rare coins expertly and independently examined.
Detective work by PCGS experts proved the recently submitted early American coin had been deceivingly repaired since it was offered in auctions between 1966 to 2013 to remove a hole, alter re-engraving and change the coin's color to give it a radically new appearance [...]
Gold Ends Nearly Flat, US Mint Bullion Coins Log First Gains...
Precious metals futures changed little for a third straight session Tuesday. Gold, silver and platinum fell by 0.1% or less while palladium inched up 0.1%.
Gold for June delivery edged down 40 cents, or 0.03%, to settle at $1,313.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Products for May Include Gold Buffalo, Mint Set and...
The month of May will be relatively quiet for the United States Mint with only three product releases -- the proof American Gold Buffalo, the uncirculated Mint Set, and the uncirculated American Silver Eagle.
All three are annually issued products for collectors. Two of them will score six-figure sales [...]
Precious Metals Little Changed Monday, May 7
Precious metals futures were divided on Monday -- though little changed overall -- with platinum and palladium higher and gold and silver lower. Silver's loss was its first in four sessions while gold broke its string of two gains in a row.
Gold for June delivery dipped 60 cents, or less than 0.1%, to end at $1,314.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Tyrant Collection of Ancient Coins at June 2018 Long Beach Exp
The second public display of a portion of the extensive numismatic treasures in the recently revealed Tyrant Collection will include outstanding examples from the origins of coinage including a rare example of the world's first gold coin.
"The Tyrants of the Tigris & Euphrates" exhibit will be at the June 14-16, 2018 Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo [...]
Gold Falls for Third Straight Week; Silver Rises Slightly
Precious metals futures ended mixed on Friday and, for the most part, were little changed on the week. Gold gained for a second day in a row but still posted a weekly loss -- its third straight.
Gold for June delivery rose $2, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,314.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Seeks CCAC Applications to Represent Interests of Public
The United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public.
The CCAC was established by Congress in 2003 to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs for U.S. coins and medals [...]
