Annual US Mint Bullion Coin Sales for 2014
2014 turned into a second straight record year for United States Mint silver coin sales with the tumbling value of silver making it cheaper to own the heavily sought American Silver Eagle.
That was not the case for sales of the agency's gold coins. Demand for bullion American Eagle and Buffalo gold coins tumbled in 2014, but then [...]
2015 World Coins, More 2015 American Eagles; Popular News
World mints will kick off 2015 this week by releasing several new coins. The United States Mint already got things started last Friday with its proof Silver Eagle.
The U.S. Mint won't release new collectibles this week, but it will launch its bullion 2015-dated American Eagle Gold (1 oz., 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz., and 1/10 oz.) and American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins [...]
Gold and Silver Climb in 2015’s First Day of Trading
Gold scored a slight increase to start the new trading year on Friday after closing 2014 with a 1.5% decline, a second straight annual loss. The yellow metal ended 0.8% lower on the week.
Gold for February delivery added $2.10, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,186.20 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015-W Proof American Silver Eagle Launches
It's the best of the best. There's no better seller for the United States Mint, and it's available early for less. Today, the Mint introduced its annually issued proof American Silver Eagle for $48.95. That's $4 cheaper and three weeks earlier than last year's coin which was the most popular numismatic product of 2014 with sales at 741,379.
Struck at the West Point Mint with each bearing a denoting "W" mint mark, they will jump off store shelves to score sales of around a quarter of a million by Sunday [...]
UK 2015 £100 Big Ben Silver Coin for £100
Big Ben, London's iconic clock tower which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, is featured on the Royal Mint's first ever £100 silver coin that sells at face value.
Similar to the Mint's £20 for £20 silver coins but larger in size and containing more silver, the new £100 for £100 coin is expected to attract [...]
Gold Ends 1.5% Lower in 2014, Silver Dives 19.5%; US Coin...
Gold turned away from early gains Wednesday, cementing a second straight annual loss and closing 2014 at below $1,200 an ounce.
Gold for February delivery shed $16.30, or 1.4%, to settle at $1,184.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Baseball Coins Strong to the Very End
What a year it's been for the United States Mint and their 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins.
These unique curved-shaped collectibles launched in late March with the gold and silver editions scoring fast sellouts. Clad commemoratives tend to get passed over by many collectors, but not the Baseball clads [...]
Fed Orders 7.2 Billion Notes for 2015
U.S. money production for Fiscal Year 2015 is estimated to hit 7.2 billion notes valued at over $188.7 billion, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) announced.
Those numbers are based on how many banknotes the Federal Reserve has ordered for circulation due to estimates for cash, and [...]
FDR Coin and Chronicles Set Sales Debut at 8,074
Sales of this year's 2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt Coin & Chronicles Set kicked off much stronger than last year's 2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin & Chronicles Set.
FDR sets, which include four stamps, two coins and two medals featuring the 32nd President of the United States, launched on Monday, Dec. 22, for $57.95 [...]
Gold Ends Above $1,200; Silver Jumps 3.2%
Gold prices on Tuesday rebounded from prior-session losses to finish just above $1,200 an ounce. Trading volumes on the day were higher than expected with the New Year's holiday right around the corner and many investors away from their desks.
Gold for February delivery jumped $18.50, or 1.6%, to close at $1,200.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
