Korean Immigration Commemorative Coins Proposed
New legislation seeks commemorative coins in gold and silver to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Korean immigration into the United States.
These coins would be produced by the United States Mint in proof and uncirculated qualities, have extremely limited mintages and get issued in calendar year 2018 [...]
Gold Tumbles Below $1,200; Lowest Close in Over 3 Years
Gold and silver closed higher Wednesday, then turned volatile and lower in after-hours trading following the Fed's tapering news. Their descent accelerated Thursday.
United States Mint distributors ordered 3,000 one-ounce American Gold Eagles. That marks the first increase in [...]
2013-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle Sold Out
Individually sold 2013-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagles are no longer available from the United States Mint.
Earlier today, Dec. 19, the Mint tagged the American Silver Eagle as sold out, though it's still available as one of the six coins packaged within the 2013 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set [...]
Woodrow Wilson Presidential $1 Coin & Edith Wilson Medal Set
The fifth and last 2013 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Bronze Medal Set from the United States Mint launched today, Dec. 19. It is also the final product from the bureau this year.
This set honors President Woodrow Wilson and his second wife, Edith Wilson. Last week, on Dec. 10, the Mint issued the set featuring a medal of Wilson's first wife Ellen [...]
US Mint Sales: Ellen Wilson Coins Debut; Rushmore Coin Retreats
Weekly sales data from the United States Mint usually offer debuting totals for products released during the prior week. There's been some hit and miss on that recently.
Sales for the first four 2013 Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Sets are still unknown, and everyone will have to wait longer to learn how well the new Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets are selling [...]
Gold, Silver Up Before Fed’s Taper Decision, Choppy After
Gold and silver futures closed higher Wednesday, and then turned choppy in electronic trading after the Federal Reserve announced that it was trimming its monthly bond purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion.
In thin volume pre-Fed announcement, gold for February delivery traded up $4.90, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,235 an ounce on the [...]
2013 Royal Canadian Mint Holiday-Themed Coins
Holiday themed coins are still available from the Royal Canadian Mint, offering gift ideas for those looking for unique presents.
These strikes include an array of design options with some integrating enhancements such as lenticular treatments, Swarovski elements and Venetian glass [...]
BEP Produces 541.9M Banknotes in Nov, Signings by Rosie Rios
More banknotes were printed in November than a month earlier, according to data released Tuesday, Dec. 17, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP).
The BEP on Tuesday also announced that Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios will be available Friday, Dec. 20, to sign currency and coin products [...]
Gold Falls After Flat Inflation Report
Gold and silver futures ended lower for the first time in three sessions after a report showed flat U.S. inflation and ahead of the Fed's monetary policy statement.
Gold for February delivery fell $14.30, or 1.1%, to finish at $1,230.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set Available
Available at noon ET today, Dec. 17, 2013, is the 2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set, one of the year's most unique offerings from the United States Mint.
Priced at $57.95, the Coin and Chronicles Set contains a one-ounce, 99.9% pure Theodore Roosevelt Silver Medal, a clad [...]
