Gold Logs Second Weekly Loss; Silver Ends at 3-Week Low
Precious metals futures finished mixed on Friday but fell in tandem for the week. Gold climbed modestly after ending at a more than eleven-week low on Thursday. Silver, however, stretched its losing streak to six straight sessions and closed at an about three-week low.
Gold for December delivery added $2.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,271.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2018 America the Beautiful Quarter Images and Release Dates
The United States Mint published images and official release dates for the five 2018 quarters that recognize national parks or historic sites in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia and Rhode Island.
They represent the 41st through 45th coins from the U.S. Mint's series of America the Beautiful Quarters®[...]
Canadian 2017 $15 Great Horned Owl Coin Features Glow-in-the-Dark Eyes
The Royal Canadian Mint this month introduced a series of 99.99% silver coins featuring the extraordinary eyes of some of Canada's unique wildlife.
The 3-coin program, titled In The Eyes of Canada's Wildlife, highlights some of the nation's best nocturnal hunters with designs showcasing a new enamel effect along with glow-in-the-dark technology [...]
US Banknote Production in September Quickest Since October 2016
U.S. paper money production in September ran the quickest for a month in almost a year -- thanks in large part to a sharp increase in $1s, according to data published by the agency responsible for printing American currency.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) produced 646.4 million banknotes last month, the most since October 2016, for a combined value of more than $14.7 billion [...]
Gold Ends at Lowest Level Since Aug. 8
Precious metals futures ended mostly lower Thursday. Gold led declines, ending at its weakest price in more than eleven weeks.
Gold for December delivery dropped $9.40, or a bit above 0.7%, to finish at $1,269.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Designs Reviewed by CCAC
Designs for the congressional gold medal honoring World War II veteran and former U.S. Senate majority leader Bob Dole were unveiled and then reviewed Oct. 25 by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC).
The CCAC advises the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
Precious Metals Little Changed Wed., Oct. 25
Precious metals futures registered slight changes Wednesday. Gold edged up from a near three-week low while silver settled down for a fourth straight session.
Gold for December delivery rose 70 cents, or less 0.1%, to settle at $1,279 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Quartet of Canadian 2018 $3 Coins Form Gold-Plated Maple Leaf
Maple leaf coin lovers have a new option from the Royal Canadian Mint with the 2018 Pure Silver Rose Gold-Plated Maple Leaf Quartet.
The quartet set celebrates thirty years of Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins from the RCM. Since their introduction in 1988, they have become one of the most sought after coins in the world for both investors and collectors [...]
US Mint Sales: American Liberty Medal Set at 22,648
More than half of the 2017 American Liberty Silver Medal Sets are still available, according to the latest sales figures from the United States Mint.
Released last Thursday, Oct. 19, the anniversary product registered first-day sales of 16,794 sets. The U.S. Mint on the 20th lifted the [...]
CCAC to Discuss Bob Dole Medal and American Legion Coin Designs
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference meeting today, Oct 25, to review candidate designs for the Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal and consider themes for the 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coins.
The CCAC is tasked with advising the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to all United States coins and medals [...]
