CBS Sunday Morning Examines Coin Making and Pennies
Tomorrow, you may want to tune your TV to CBS or set your DVRs to record CBS Sunday Morning. The weekly news program is airing two segments about U.S. coins.
The first segment will talk about the artists and engravers at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, and their role in the coin-making process [...]
Gold, Silver and US Mint Bullion Sales Mixed on Week
Gold and silver snapped a three-session losing streak on Friday, and gold managed to limp into the black for the week.
On Friday, gold for June delivery added $11, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,204.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Intro Prices for March of Dimes Coins Ends on Monday
United States Mint introductory prices are about to end for the commemorative 2015 March of Dimes Silver Dollars.
Their introductory sales period closes on April 13 at 3 p.m. ET, when regular pricing takes effect [...]
2015 $20 Canadian Coin Depicts Second Battle of Ypres
The Royal Canadian Mint is accepting orders for the 2015 $20 Second Battle of Ypres Silver Coin, the second of eight issues from the First World War Battlefront series.
Struck in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold-plating applied to both obverse and reverse designs, the 10,000 limited-edition collectible is available for $109.95 CAD or $88.11 USD [...]
Gold Drops for Third Day, Settles Below $1,200
Gold traded lower for a third consecutive session Thursday on a stronger U.S. dollar. Prices closed below $1,200 an ounce for the first time this month and have dropped 2% since scoring a seven-week high on Monday.
Gold for June delivery lost $9.50, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,193.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [..]
2015-W $50 Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin Released
The United States Mint is taking orders for the 2015-W $50 Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin. Initial pricing has been set at $1,590, the lowest starting point since 2010.
Annually issued since 2006, the collector coin is composed of one ounce of 24-karat, 99.99% pure gold and showcases James Earle Fraser's classic 1913 Type I Buffalo nickel design [...]
US Mint Sales: 2015 Proof Sets Lead
Buying activity waned a bit across many United States Mint products, the latest sales figures from the agency show, but then fewer reasons existed to visit U.S. Mint stores last week. The Mint took a break from product releases and then there was the break for Easter weekend.
Newly released proof sets, annual Silver Eagles and commemorative U.S. Marshals and March of Dimes silver dollars caught most of the action [...]
Perth Mint Bullion Sales Hit Multi-Month Highs in March
Demand for Australian bullion products surged in March, according to figures from the Perth Mint of Australia, with gold sales the highest in three months and silver sales the strongest in four months.
Perth Mint gold coins and gold bars rose 34,260 ounces last month, advancing 7.1% from the 31,981 ounces claimed in February [...]
Gold Slips 0.6%; US Mint Gold Sales Rise
Gold and silver settled lower for a second session in a row on Wednesday. Prices fell further in after-hours trade following the release of minutes from the Fed's last policy meeting, though they have mostly since recovered.
Gold for June delivery declined $7.50, or 0.6%, to close at $1,203.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Call for US Coast Guard Commemorative Coins
Another call has been placed to honor the Coast Guard with commemorative coins in clad, silver and gold.
On March 26, 2015, Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] introduced House bill H.R.1683, the United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act. Bills with the same intent failed in the prior session of Congress [...]
