US Mint Sales: Core Sets and Silver Eagles Lead
The month-long dry spell for United States Mint product releases ends today with Hoover Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Sets launching. Next week's sales report will have it to talk about.
This week, it's the basics once again. Core annual sets and Silver Eagles continued to lead sales, taking the top four selling spots [...]
Gold Extends Rally, Ends at 5-Week High
Gold prices finished higher for a third straight session on Wednesday, closing at a 5-week high, as stocks tumbled and safe-haven demand climbed yet again.
Gold for December delivery advanced $10.50, or 0.9%, to settle at $1,244.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 US Marshals Service Coins Graded by NGC
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has graded and released photos of 2015 US Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coins. NGC believes it is the first time that the United States Mint has issued coins during a year prior to the date on the coins.
Struck in clad, silver and gold, the United States Mint will not begin selling the commemorative coins to the public until next year [...]
2014 Wait For Me, Daddy Silver Coins in 1/2 Oz and...
Last week the Royal Canadian Mint launched the 2014 $2 Wait For Me, Daddy circulation coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the declaration of World War II. The Mint is now selling two 99.99% pure silver versions produced for coin collectors.
All three coins share the same basic design that was inspired by Claude P. Dettloff's iconic photograph taken during the Second World War [...]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal Designs
Candidate designs for the Congressional Gold Medal honoring Doolittle Tokyo Raiders have been created and reviewed in preparation for the United States Mint to strike it and produce bronze duplicates for sale to the public.
Public Law 113-106 awarded the gold medal to celebrate World War II members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo [...]
Gold Nears 4-Week High; Silver Eagles Top 35M
Gold settled near a four-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand. Other precious metals also advanced.
Gold for December delivery tacked on $4.30, or 0.4%, to close at $1,234.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Designs
Candidate designs for the Congressional Gold Medal honoring American Fighter Aces have been crafted and reviewed in preparation for the United States Mint to strike it and create bronze duplicates for sale to the public.
Public Law 113-105 authorized the gold medal to collectively honor American Fighter Ace in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare [...]
Gold Marks Three-Week High, Silver Prices Rise Slightly
Gold added to last week's gains and closed at a three-week high. Silver and palladium also advanced.
Gold for December delivery turned up $8.30, or 0.7%, to $1,230 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2015 Maple Leaf Fractional Sets in Gold and Silver
Featuring reverse designs emblematic of Canada's national symbol, the sugar maple leaf, the Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled two new collections sure to delight many collectors. Now available are the 2015 Maple Leaf Gold Fractional Set and the 2015 Maple Leaf Silver Incuse Fractional Set.
Although the two sets are seen as continuations of past popular programs, both also mark a number of firsts in their respective series [...]
Canadian and Australian Coins Dominate Headlines
New world coins lived up to expectations in drawing fresh interest from coin collectors last week. The latest Royal Canadian Mint $20 for $20 silver coin was the most read article on CoinNews -- despite its late posting on Friday night. We'll talk about several other Canadian coins this week.
Closer to home, the United States Mint on Thursday will [...]
