US Mint Artists at Philadelphia Sculpt Digitally and in Clay
If you could, would you sculpt using clay or a computer? United States Mint artists at Philadelphia have their choice, with some switching between the two mediums.
It's fascinating to watch gifted artists breathe life into models. The folks at the Philadelphia Mint have been doing a lot of that lately, more than any other year, with 83 designs already sculpted for coins and medals released in 2013 [...]
Gold, Silver Hit Fresh 2-Week Low
Gold, silver and other precious metals on Thursday marked a second day of across the board declines. Gold and silver settled to fresh two-week lows, pressured as the dollar climbed against other world currencies.
Silver futures for December delivery slipped 16 cents, or 0.7%, to end at $23.26 an ounce [...]
US Mint Sales: Fort McHenry Quarter and Coin Products Debut
Wide-ranging gains appear throughout the latest sales figures from the United States Mint, supported by last week's release of Fort McHenry quarter and silver coin products and despite the beginnings of a distracting Labor Day weekend.
Six products with Fort McHenry quarters debuted on Aug. 26, 2013 [...]
US Mint Bullion Coins Slow to Fast in August Sales
United States Mint bullion sales in August slumped to the slowest pace in more than six years for gold coins and pulled back from a sprint to a fast jog for silver coins.
These changing levels occurred in a month that tends to be seasonally slower for bullion coins but also while silver prices soared by almost 20% and gold prices surged by more than 6% [...]
Gold Returns to Below $1400, Silver Tumbles 4.2%; US Coins Higher
Gold, silver and other precious metals declined Wednesday.
Gold futures for December delivery lost $22, or 1.6%, to settle at $1,390 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The settlement price was the lowest since [...]
Australian Lunar 2014 Year of the Horse Proof Coins
The Perth Mint of Australia continues its popular Lunar Series II program with the release of its 2014 Year of the Horse Gold and Silver Proof Coins.
These proof coins are struck to varying sizes from 99.99% pure gold or 99.9% pure silver. Shown on their reverses are images illustrating [...]
Gold Prices Gain 1.1%, Silver Jumps 3.9%
Gold and silver futures on Tuesday advanced for the first time in four sessions when safe-haven buying returned.
Gold prices for December delivery gained $15.90, or 1.1%, to finish at $1,412 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Reverse Proof Gold Buffalo Sales Ending, Price Hike Possible
Less than two days remain before the ordering window closes for the special-edition 2013-W $50 Reverse Proof Gold Buffalo from the United States Mint. Before that happens, there is a chance its price could advance for the third time since launching on August 8, 2013.
Collectors will have until September 5, 2013 to place orders for the one-ounce, 24-karat gold coin [...]
Gold, Silver Soar in August; US Mint Silver Bullion Sales Strong
Gold and silver futures declined for a third straight session Friday, though gold still logged a modest weekly gain and both metals soared in August.
In U.S. Mint bullion coins for the month, American Silver Eagle sales maintained a record pace while American Gold Eagle sales whimpered to a six-year low [...]
Public Tour of US Mint at Philadelphia, Photos and Tips
In Colonial Philadelphia, it took coiners three years to strike 1 million coins. Today, the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia can make that many in the time it takes to watch a 30-minute TV show.
How does it happen? You won't find out sitting around the TV. The best way is to stop by the Philadelphia Mint and take their free tour. Bring your kids or grandchildren. They'll love seeing all the coins from 40 feet above the factory floor and they'll remember it forever [...]
