US Mint Sales: Core 2017 Sets Most Sought
Core annual sets were the strongest numismatic sellers last week, according to the latest batch of sales figures from the United States Mint. The 2017 Proof Set led them all, advancing by more than 13,000 to top the 400,000 milestone.
Two weeks ago marks the release date of the 2017 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. Its official sellout [...]
NGC Grades Hercules Collection of Modern Chinese Coins
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) authenticated and graded the Hercules Collection, one of the finest and most complete sets of modern Chinese coins ever assembled.
The Hercules Collection of more than 2,000 pieces includes a high-grade example of virtually every non-circulating modern coin issued by China since 1979 [...]
Precious Metals Log Third Day of Losses
Precious metals futures ended down for a third straight session Wednesday. Declines in gold and silver were more modest in this round, whereas losses in platinum and palladium were sharper.
Gold for December delivery shed $3.20, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,283 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Obverse Apollo 11 Candidate Designs Unveiled
The United States Mint has unveiled all the candidate designs for the Apollo 11 Commemorative Coins. In 2019, the U.S. Mint will release $5 gold coins, silver dollars, clad half-dollars, and 5-ounce $1 silver coins honoring the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing.
These coins will feature a curved shape -- similar to the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Baseball Commemorative Coins [...]
Gold Falls 1.3%, Silver Drops 1.9%
Precious metals futures closed lower for a second straight day Tuesday, led by silver and followed by gold.
Gold for December delivery declined $16.80, or 1.3%, to settle at $1,286.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2019 American Legion Commemorative Coins for 100th Anniversary
In 2019, the United States Mint will produce and sell commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion.
The Legion (www.legion.org) was charted by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic organization for veterans. It quickly grew into one of the largest veteran's service organization in the United States [...]
US Mint Strikes 1.3 Billion Coins for Circulation in September
U.S. coin production in September ran the quickest since March but not as fast as a year earlier, manufacturing figures from the United States Mint show.
Over 1.3 billion in cents, nickels, dimes, and quarters were pressed for circulation last month, driving the year-to-date total to more than 11.3 billion coins [...]
Gold Dips from 3-Week High, Silver Eases from 1-Month High
Precious metals futures ended lower in their start to the new trading week on Monday. Losses in gold, silver, and platinum were especially modest.
Gold for December delivery shed $1.60, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,303 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Federal Reserve Orders 7.4 Billion Banknotes for 2018
U.S. money production for 2018 is expected to exceed 7.4 billion banknotes valued at more than $233.3 billion, according to a Federal Reserve order submitted to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Most of the notes will be $1s, $20s and $100s, and no $2s were requested for a second year in a row [...]
Canadian 2017 $1 100th Anniversary Toronto Maple Leafs Coin Enters Circulation
A new Royal Canadian Mint $1 circulation coin pays tribute to the Toronto Maple Leafs® centennial anniversary with a design showcasing the team's logo and two facing hockey sticks.
The commemorative coin was unveiled Oct. 7 on Maple Leaf Square by Toronto Maple Leafs alumnus Wendel Clark and Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO Sandra Hanington. Five million of them are now starting to circulate [...]
