Gold Climbs 1.3% on Week and Silver Soars 10.1%
Precious metals soared on Friday with safe-havens in favor on worries over Brexit. Gold and silver futures posted their fifth straight weekly increases. Both closed near 2-year highs.
Gold for August delivery on Friday tacked on $18.40, or 1.4%, to settle at $1,339 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coins in Rolls, Bags and Boxes
A United States Mint 10-year program comes to a close with the 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin. Today at noon ET, circulating-quality Reagan dollars became available in rolls, bags and boxes.
Presidential $1 Coins made their debut in 2007 and have honored deceased Presidents of the United States in the order in which they served. The dollars were issued at a rate of four per year until this year, which saw the final three issues commemorating Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and now Ronald Reagan [...]
2016 Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coins Launch
Today, July 1, the U.S. Mint released 2016-W $10 Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coins in collector qualities of proof and uncirculated. They mark the last issues in a 10-year series of coins that honor former first ladies.
Featuring a portrait and design emblematic of Mrs. Reagan, the wife of Ronald Reagan who was the 40th President of the United States, the gold pieces are produced in one-half ounce of 24-karat gold to a purity of .9999 fine [...]
Chester L. Krause Dies at 92
Chester L. "Chet" Krause, one of the most influential individuals in the field of numismatics, passed away June 25 at the age of 92.
His name will long be remembered for his contributions to the hobby including, but not limited to, the founding of Numismatic News in October 1952. The flagship publication had humble beginnings, much like its founder, starting out as a one-page newspaper [...]
Gold, Silver Soar in First Half of 2016; US Coin Sales...
Most precious metals advanced on the last trading day in June, padding their gains for the month, second quarter and through the first half of this year.
Gold was the exception on the day, slipping from an almost two-year high, while still scoring sharp monthly and quarterly increases. Gold for August delivery on Thursday declined $6.30, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,320.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2016-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Release (Updated)
Debuting today, June 30, is the U.S. Mint's 2016-W $100 Proof American Platinum Eagle. The .9995 fine platinum coin for collectors goes on sale beginning at noon ET.
This year's proof Platinum Eagle ends the two-year Torches of Liberty series, and showcases a reverse design described by the United States Mint as "innovative, beautiful, and representative of our nation's core values of liberty and freedom." [...]
Gold Returns to Near 2-Year High; Silver Rallies to 21-Month High
Precious metals futures gained in the mid-week trading session on Wednesday. Gold returned to an almost two-year high while silver logged its strongest close in more than 21 months. Platinum and palladium, meanwhile, each advanced by more than 3%.
Gold for August delivery tacked on $9, or 0.7%, to settle at $1,326.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Core Sets Lead Ahead of Reagan Coins
The U.S. Mint's three most popular sets led weekly sales, which is par for the course without products launching last week to provide any challenge. That'll change in next week's report with proof Platinum Eagles and Reagan coins jumping on the sales boards.
2016 American $1 Coin and Currency Sets ranked 4th in popularity, climbing another 2,632 units during their first full week of availability [...]
Gold Dips from 2-Year High, Silver Logs 17-Month High
Gold futures ended lower on Tuesday for the first time in three sessions, easing from a nearly two-year high as investors booked profits. Silver, meanwhile, scored its best close in 17 months.
Gold for August delivery declined $6.80, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,317.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Obama Presidential Medal Designs Unveiled
Along with coins, the United States Mint has produced Presidential medals since the early days of the nation. Designs for medals honoring President Obama are now one step closer to production.
Design candidates for the two Obama Presidential medals were reviewed by Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on June 16 and then by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on June 27. Both panels recommended the same designs [...]
