2016 Maple of Canopy Kaleidoscope of Color Gold Coin Released
A new maple leaf-inspired coin, struck in 2 ounces of 99.99% pure gold to proof quality, features a colorful design of a large maple tree in autumn. The issue marks the first maple canopy gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. Silver editions launched in the past, and all of them have sold out.
The coin's distinct imagery and extremely limited mintage of 150 make it very attractive for collectors [...]
Federal Reserve Orders 7.6 Billion Banknotes for 2016
U.S. money production for 2016 is expected to reach nearly 7.6 billion notes valued at more than $213.3 billion. Most of the bills will be $1s, $20s and $100s.
The numbers come from an order approved and submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the issuing authority for U.S. banknotes [...]
Monuments Men Congressional Gold Medal Awarded
Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center played host Thursday to a ceremony awarding the nation's highest civilian honor. Congress gave the Congressional Gold Medal to the heroes who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives section of the Allied Armies during and after World War II.
These men and woman were affectionately known as the "Monuments Men" [...]
Gold Dips, Silver and US Mint Silver Eagles Gain
Gold and silver futures mixed it up Thursday, with gold down for a second straight session while silver rebounded from a more than two-week low.
Gold for December delivery edged down $1, or less than 0.1%, to close at $1,166.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 Presidential $1 Four-Coin Sets from Denver and Philadelphia
Today, Oct. 22, the United States Mint is accepting orders for sets of circulating quality 2015 Presidential $1 Coins.
Buying options include a set with dollars from the Denver Mint and bearing 'D' mint marks and a set with dollars from the Philadelphia Mint having a 'P mint marks [...]
Senate Bill Seeks Breast Cancer Awareness Coins in Pink Gold
The call became a lot louder this week for Breast Cancer Awareness coins in pink gold, silver and clad.
In July, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2722 in trying to to recognize the fight against breast cancer with commemorative coins in 2018. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, bill S. 2185 was introduced in the Senate and it seeks the same coins for the same purpose [...]
Gold Falls to 1-Week Low, US Mint Bullion Sales Gain
Precious metals turned down Wednesday. Gold futures ended at just over a one-week low while silver futures settled to a more than two-week low.
Gold for December delivery fell $10.40, or 0.9%, to close at $1,167.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Gold Coins Bounce
United States Mint products realized solid sales even without new releases last week. Nearly half of the Mint's collectible coins and sets scored higher weekly totals.
Gold coins, in particular, pulled sharply more interest with almost every one of them outperforming their previous weekly sales. Gains came as gold prices scored a four-month high [...]
US Banknote Production Hits 678.4 Million in September
Markedly more banknotes were printed in September than a month and year earlier, data from the agency responsible for printing U.S. currency shows. Their combined value, however, was mixed -- modestly lower than in August but sharply higher than in September 2014.
678.4 million in $1s, $2s, $5s, $10s, $20s, $50s and $100s were printed during the month for a combined value of more than $18.8 billion [...]
Gold Rises 0.4%, Silver Climbs 0.5%
Precious metals closed higher Tuesday, with gold and silver gaining for the first time in three sessions.
Gold for December delivery added $4.70, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,177.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
