2016 Standing Liberty Gold Coin and Proof Silver Eagle Scheduled
The 2016-W Standing Liberty Centennial Gold Coin will launch on Sept. 8 and the 2016-W Proof American Silver Eagle will go on sale Sept. 16, the United States Mint announced on Monday.
The gold piece commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Standing Liberty quarter, which is composed of .900 fine silver and was minted for circulation from 1916 to 1930. The centennial edition is in .9999 fine gold [...]
Silver Scores 2-Year High, Gold Logs Almost 1-Month High
Precious metals futures kicked off the new trading week and month on Monday with gains ranging from 0.2% for gold to 1.1% for platinum. Silver rallied to a two-year high while gold ended at an almost one-month high.
Gold for December delivery rose $2.10 to settle at $1,359.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 American Liberty Silver Medals Priced at $34.95
Prices for the upcoming 2016 American Liberty Silver Medals will be $34.95 each, the United States Mint will soon announce. They are considerably below those of comparable coins and well lower than previous silver medals.
There will be two Liberty medals issued this year with both sharing the same designs as featured on the 2015 $100 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin [...]
Design Competition Opens for 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Coins
The United States Mint is now accepting applications from artists to design 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coins.
U.S citizens and permanent residents who have experience or interest in visual arts, illustration or sculpting and who are at least 18 years of age are encouraged to enter the competition between August 1 to October 17, 2016 [...]
Gold, Silver Surge in July; US Mint Bullion Sales Wane
Precious metals futures advanced on last trading day in July, padding their gains for the week, month and first seven months of this year.
Gold for December delivery on Friday tacked on $16.30, or 1.2%, to settle at $1,357.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016 Theodore Roosevelt 5 Oz Silver Bullion Coin Launches on August...
Sales of the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coin featuring Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota begin on Monday, Aug. 29, the United States Mint told its network of authorized purchasers today.
Ordering opens on the same day for 2016 Theodore Roosevelt quarters, while the companion 5-ounce silver uncirculated coin for collectors launches in October [...]
2016 Australian Kangaroo Silver Bullion Coin Sales Hit 10 Million
Sales of 2016 Australian Kangaroo Silver Bullion Coins hit the 10 million level to double expectations, the Perth Mint of Australia announced July 20.
The Perth Mint introduced this newest bullion product in September, predicting it would reach 5 million in sales as it [...]
Gold, Silver Post 2-Week Highs
Precious metals futures were mixed Thursday with gold, silver and platinum posting a third day of gains while platinum declined for the first time in eight sessions. Gold and silver closed at two-week highs.
Gold for December delivery gained $6.70, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,341.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Finishes Series about Ronald Reagan
The U.S. Mint this week published the last essay in a four-part series that chronicles the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States.
Part IV explores Reagan's presidency and his later life, covering his victory in the 1980 Presidential election to his passing in 2004 [...]
Gold, Silver Extend Gains After Fed Statement
Precious metals futures advanced on Wednesday with gold, silver and platinum logging a second day of gains while palladium moved ahead for a seventh session in a row. The metals then moved even higher in after-hours trade following the release of the Fed's latest monetary policy statement.
Gold for December delivery added $6.20, or 0.5%, to settle $1,334.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
