US Mint Coin Production Tops 1.6 Billion in January
United States Mint production facilities in Philadelphia and Denver picked up their pace in January.
Over 1.6 billion in cents, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars and dollars came from U.S. Mint coining presses last month, marking a 109.9% increase from December but a 10.5% decline from January 2017 [...]
Perth Mint Bullion Sales Pick Up in January
Demand for Australian bullion products picked up in January with silver sales the highest since July and gold sales the strongest since October, according to the latest figures from The Perth Mint of Australia. Their levels, however, were down from a year ago.
Gains happened against rising precious metals with LBMA prices in January registering increases of 3.7% for gold and 2.2% for silver [...]
Precious Metals Rise; Pictured Rocks 5 oz Bullion Coin Launches
Precious metals futures moved ahead in their start to the new trading week on Monday. Most of them gained little.
Gold for April delivery climbed $2.50, or nearly 0.2%, to finish at $1,332.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Penny Costs 1.82 Cents to Make in 2017, Nickel Costs 6.6...
It's costing more to make U.S. coins for circulation. Unit costs climbed for every denomination, the United States Mint disclosed in its 2017 Annual Report, and the cost of making cents and nickels remained above their face values for a twelfth year in a row.
The unit cost to produce, administer and distribute the 1-cent coin was 1.82 cents in FY 2017 compared to the 1.50 cents of a year earlier. For the 5-cent coin [...]
Gold Logs Biggest Weekly Decline This Year
Precious metals futures moved in the same direction on Friday as they ended for the week -- higher for palladium and lower for gold, silver and platinum. Gold posted its biggest weekly decline this year.
Gold for April delivery shed $2.40, or nearly 0.2%, to settle at $1,330.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018-W Proof American Platinum Eagle ‘Life’ Photos
This article presents photos of a United States Mint's 2018-W $100 Proof American Platinum Eagle.
Released on Jan. 25, the 1-ounce .9995 fine platinum coin is the first release in a three-year Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Series that celebrates the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness [...]
2019 American Memorial Park Quarter Design Recommended by CCAC and CFA
Design recommendations have been made for the 2019 quarter honoring American Memorial Park in Saipan, the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands.
During the third week in January, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) looked over 13 alternative candidates that replaced earlier designs presented in September 2017 [...]
US Mint 2018 Quarters Silver Proof Set Release
Beginning today, Feb. 22, at noon ET, the United States Mint will be offering its 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ for $33.95.
Included as part of the set are the Mint's five 2018-dated America the Beautiful quarter dollars, each struck to proof quality from 90% silver and 10% copper [...]
CCAC to Review Designs for 2019 American Legion Commemorative Coins
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will meet Tuesday, March 13, to review designs for the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coins and discuss concepts for Native American $1 Coins beyond 2020.
The CCAC is responsible for advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
US Mint Sales: 2018 Native American Dollars Debut
Sales of the newly released 2018 Native American $1 Coin moved quick out of the gate, according to the United States Mint figures.
The series of dollar coins showcases annually changing reverses with the latest design depicting sports legend Jim Thorpe. Thorpe was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation [...]
