NGC Certifies Fourth Known 1854-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle
A coin that a New England man originally thought was a counterfeit has been authenticated by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as only the fourth known 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle.
The phrase, Discovery of a Lifetime, was noted on NGC's certification label when it graded and encapsulated this previously unreported 1854-S $5 as NGC XF 45 [...]
US Mint Sales: Apostle Island Quarters and 5 Oz. Coin Debut
Early U.S. Mint sales figures have been published for new products depicting Wisconsin's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Released last week on Monday, April 9, the Apostle Islands quarter is the second of five 2018-dated issues. Available products include rolls and bags of quarters from Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco with mint marks of 'P', 'D' and 'S' [...]
Gold Rises 0.3%, Silver Jumps to 12-Week High
Precious metals futures advanced Wednesday. Silver was high among leaders, posting its strongest close in about twelve weeks.
Gold for June delivery gained $4, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,353.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Apostle Islands Quarter Launch Ceremony Highlights
Last week on Wednesday, April 11, quarters honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin were formerly introduced to the public.
Six hundred and fifty people attended the launch ceremony hosted by officials from the United States Mint and National Park Service. Around 250 schoolchildren from five area schools received an Apostle Islands quarter for free [...]
Gold Slips Less Than 0.1%, Silver Climbs 0.7%
Most precious metals futures posted gains Tuesday. Gold was an exception, sliding slightly as the U.S. dollar climbed against other world currencies.
Gold for June delivery slipped $1.20, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,349.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Apostle Islands Quarters for Wisconsin in Three-Coin Set
A set of three coins honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin goes on sale today at noon ET for $9.95.
Apostle Island quarters are the second coin to appear this year in the America the Beautiful series. Regular circulating versions debuted last week. Produced for coin collectors, the three coins of this set have more unique finishes [...]
Gold, Silver, and Palladium Advance; Apostle Islands 5 oz Bullion Coin...
Gold, silver and palladium futures advanced on Monday, padding their gains from last week.
Gold for June delivery rose $2.80, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,350.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Breast Cancer Commemorative Coin Introductory Pricing Ends April 16 at 3:00...
Introductory prices are ending later today, April 16, for the gold, silver and clad 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coins.
Regular U.S. Mint pricing for the collector proof and uncirculated coins go into effect after 3:00 p.m. ET [...]
Gold and Silver Post Second Straight Weekly Increase
Most precious metals advanced on Friday and they all gained on the week. Gold and silver notched their second straight weekly increases.
Gold for June delivery on Friday added $6, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,347.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 Apostle Islands 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Released
Composed of 5 ounces of .999 fine silver, the United States Mint just released the 2018-P Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Uncirculated Five Ounce Silver Coin.
This large 3-inch coin, priced at $154.95, is issued as part of the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ Program [...]
