30th Anniversary 2016-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle Release (Updated)
Anniversary celebrations continue for the American Eagle program from the United States Mint with today's release of the 2016-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle.
The new strike marks the thirtieth year since the inaugural release of the series and so this edition has a special "30th ANNIVERSARY" edge inscription [...]
US Mint Sales: Circulating Quarters Set and Limited Edition Proof Set...
Two U.S. Mint products went on sale last week, a circulating coin set with quarters and a proof set with silver coins. Both were top weekly sellers.
The 8-coin silver set grabbed the top spot with 3-day sales of 19,266, or 38.5% of the limited 50,000. No set was issued last year. The 2014-dated release opened with 6-day sales of 20,529 before ending its run with 42,614 sold [...]
Gold Ends November Near 10-Month Low; US Mint Gold Sales Surge
Most precious metals futures fell on Wednesday and for the month, led by declines in silver and gold. The loss for gold was its fourth in five sessions as prices ended November near a 10-month low.
Gold for February delivery shed $16.90, or 1.4%, to end at $1,173.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Gold Coin Pricing Cuts Possible on Wed., Nov. 30
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the United States Mint may reduce prices on its suite of collector gold coins by as much as $50 for every ounce of gold they contain.
The agency's collections of numismatic gold coins have prices that can change weekly depending on the trending value of gold [...]
Gold Dips 0.3%; Silver Advances for Third Session
Precious metals futures ended divided Tuesday with gold and platinum lower and silver and palladium higher. The loss for gold was its third in four sessions.
Gold for February delivery, the new most-active contract, fell $3, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,190.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Congratulations Sets for $54.95
Today, Nov. 29, the United States Mint released its last 2016-dated special occasion set. Promoted as a great gift for weddings, anniversaries, retirement, graduations, and birthdays, the 2016 Congratulations Set is available for $54.95.
Held within its celebratory-themed folder is a 30th anniversary 2016-W Proof American Silver Eagle [...]
Gold Bounces from 9-1/2-Month Low
Precious metals futures moved strong out of the gate to start the new trading week Monday. Gold ended higher for the first time in three sessions, climbing from a more than 9-1/2-month low.
Gold for December delivery climbed $12.40, or 1.1%, to settle at $1,190.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Order Limit Lifted for 2016 Walking Liberty Gold Coin
Collectors and dealers can order as many 2016-W Walking Liberty Centennial Gold Coins as they want. The United States Mint on Monday lifted their household order restriction of three coins.
Released on Nov. 17, the gold half-dollar's four-day sales reached 46,956 coins for 67.1% of the possible 70,000. Another sales update [...]
Gold Ends Week Near 9-1/2-Month Low
Gold futures retreated for a second straight session Friday to finish the holiday-shortened trading week at a more than 9-1/2-month low. Markets in the U.S. closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and ended early on Black Friday.
Gold for December delivery lost $10.90, or 0.9%, to finish at $1,178.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Release
Following a one-year gap in availability, the United States Mint resumes an annual offering with the release of the 2016 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. It goes on sale beginning today at noon (ET).
Limited to 50,000 and priced at $139.95, the set has eight silver coins. Seven are in 90% silver and come from the San Francisco Mint and one is in .999 fine silver [...]
