US Mint Sales: Kennedy Halves Debut, Bullion Coins Strong
Debut sales are now available for 2013 Kennedy half-dollars that the United States Mint is selling in rolls and bags.
Released on Thursday, collectors by Sunday ordered a total of 778,240 coins. Unit splits were 7,846 in two-roll sets and 2,322 in 200-coin bags. Of note, the [...]
2013 $2 Single Note Collection Includes Four Banknotes
Placed on sale today by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is a collection of $2 notes from four different Federal Reserve Banks.
Each $2 bill features a serial number beginning with "2013." Dubbed the 2013 $2 Single Note Collection [...]
US Mint Considering Lower Prices on Silver Coin Products
The United States Mint reduced prices today on 17 gold and 1 platinum coin products and it is considering cutting prices on a range of numismatic silver coins and silver sets.
A decision is yet to be announced, but in the meantime the U.S. Mint has postponed its release of the 2013-P Great Basin National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin [...]
Gold, Silver Dive Toward 3-Year Lows
Gold and silver tumbled to nearly three-year lows Wednesday as investors focused on equities and the U.S. dollar climbed against other world currencies.
Gold for August delivery declined $45.30, or 3.6%, to settle at $1,229.80 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The closing price was the lowest for gold since [...]
Great Basin National Park Quarters Three-Coin Set Available
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, the newest America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set honoring Great Basin National Park in Nevada went on sale.
It is available directly from the United States Mint for $9.95, the same price as the prior seven America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets [...]
2013 Captain James Cook Coins Third in Land Down Under Series
The Perth Mint of Australia's one-year "Land Down Under" series continues with 2013 Captain James Cook 1/4 oz Gold Proof Coins and 2013 Captain James Cook 1 oz Silver Proof Coins.
Coins of the Land Down Under series portray reverse designs showcasing Australia's culture, lifestyle and landmarks [...]
US Mint Gold Coins Poised for $100/oz Pricing Cuts
Plummeting precious metals are likely to trigger U.S. Mint coin pricing cuts that are up to $100 per ounce of gold content and $50 per ounce of platinum content.
Lower prices for platinum and gold coins should kick in at around Noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 [...]
Gold Dips, Silver Edges Up; US Mint Silver Bullion Coins Surge
Gold prices fell for a second day Tuesday, though silver and other precious metals rebounded from declines on Monday.
Gold for August delivery dipped $2, or 0.2%, to end at $1,275.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
2013 Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Coins Depict TARDIS
A new product released by The Perth Mint of Australia and apparently very popular with collectors is the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary 2013 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
Prominently featuring Doctor Who's time-travelling space ship dubbed the TARDIS, or "Time and Relative Dimension in Space," the Perth Mint is noting "overwhelming demand" [...]
Gold and Other Precious Metals Drop
Gold, silver and other precious metals declined Monday as the U.S. dollar rallied and as concerns heightened over Chinese economic growth.
Gold for August delivery declined $14.90, or 1.2%, to close at $1,277.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
