US Government Prints 442 Million Banknotes in October 2013
Much less money was printed in October by the United States government and the total value of the bills made plunged from September, data from the agency responsible for manufacturing U.S. currency shows.
442.08 million in $1s, $5s, $10s, $20s, $50s and $100s were printed last month for a total value of almost $4.3 billion [...]
2013 Mount Rushmore 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Released
Today, Nov. 7, 2013, the United States Mint introduced its collector 2013-P America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin commemorating Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota.
It is the fifth and final uncirculated coin this year from the America the Beautiful series with earlier 2013 coins honoring [...]
Gold, Silver Decline as Dollar Rises, US Gold Coins Gain
Gold prices have traded more traditionally this week, falling when the U.S. dollar gains and advancing when it weakens. The greenback picked up ground on Thursday after the ECB's surprise rate cut, and gold lost all but 40 cents of its prior day gain.
Gold for December delivery declined $9.30, or 0.7%, to finish at $1,308.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
US Mint Sales: Silver Eagles Soar Most in Nearly Six Months
Sales slowed for many of the more popular United States Mint products, including most annual sets, commemoratives and American Gold Eagles. The dip follows two straight weeks of soaring gains.
There were some exceptions, namely American Silver Eagles [...]
Gold, Silver and Platinum Rebound; Palladium Up for Fourth Session
Gold, silver and platinum rebounded Wednesday while palladium rose for a fourth straight session. Advances came as the U.S. dollar weakened and ahead of the monthly jobs report due Friday.
Gold for December delivery climbed $9.70, or 0.7%, to settle at $1,317.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
PCGS Grades Coins Year-Round in China, First 2014 Panda Coin
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is grading modern coins with year-round services in mainland China.
Following the opening of submission centers in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou over the summer, PCGS is expanding from their initial part-time certification services to full-time services due to increasing demand. These centers are [...]
2014 Australian $1 Coin Celebrates Citizenship
Marking a fifth straight annual issue, the Perth Mint has released its 2014 Australian Citizenship $1 Coin.
Offered as a symbol of the nation, the coin's features the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms with major elements that [...]
Gold Dips, Silver Extends Losing Streak
Gold turned lower Tuesday after rising slightly in the previous session. The precious metal has declined in three of the last four sessions.
Gold for December delivery fell $6.60, or 0.5%, to finish at $1,308.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
2014 Lake Superior Silver Coin Kicks Off Canadian Great Lakes Series
A new five-coin series debuts with the Royal Canadian Mint's new proof 2014 Lake Superior 1 oz Fine Silver Coin.
This strike will be joined by four more to complete the Great Lakes series of 99.99% pure silver coins. The others will feature Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario [...]
US Mint Bullion Coins in Demand as October Sales Firm
October Demand for United States Mint bullion products surged for gold coins and climbed a bit for silver coins.
For the Mint's most popular bullion coins, sales in October over the prior month more than tripped for American Gold Eagles and American Silver Eagles solidified their move toward an annual record that should become a reality within days [...]
