World War I Commemorative Coins Proposed for Centennial
United States involvement in World War I has never been memorialized on a coin from the U.S. Mint. New legislation recently introduced seeks to address that by requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to strike silver dollars in commemoration of the centennial of World War I.
The bill, H.R. 2366, is entitled the World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. It was introduced in [...]
2013 Kennedy Half-Dollars in Rolls and Bags
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, the United States Mint began selling rolls and bags of 2013 Kennedy half-dollars.
Price points vary with bags containing 200 coins at $139.95 and 20-coin rolls sold in units of two for $32.95 [...]
Gold, Silver Nosedive to Multi-Year Lows
Gold, silver and other precious metals extended harsh losses that started in late-trading Wednesday when Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled a potential for the central bank to wind down its stimulus policies.
Silver and gold were hit hardest Thursday, falling to levels not seen in more than two and half years [...]
US Mint Sales: New Reporting, Great Basin Quarters Debut
Before jumping into the inaugural sales of Great Basin quarters, a quick mention is in order about U.S. Mint reports on numismatic product sales.
In the past, the U.S. Mint delivered weekly sales reports directly to news organizations. That has changed. Earlier this week, the Mint rolled out [...]
Gold Ends Up Ahead of Fed News, Down After; US Mint...
Gold advanced Wednesday in its settlement, snapping a two-session losing streak and rebounding from a more than four-week low. Prices, however, pulled back in after-hours trading.
Gold for August delivery gained $7.10, or 0.5%, to end at $1,374.00 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
Miss Canada Allegory in Gold, Silver and Bronze Coins
Three new collector coins from the Royal Canadian Mint celebrate the allegorical Miss Canada.
These strikes are composed of gold, silver and bronze and showcase an image of the iconic figure on their reverse [...]
US Mint Coin Production Reaches Almost 1.1 Billion in May 2013
For a second month in a row and for the third time this year, circulating coin production in the United States topped 1 billion coins in a month, U.S. Mint data for May shows.
Speaking to the rarity in recent years of reaching a billion coins in month, the milestone was hit [...]
Gold Hits 4-Week Low as US Inflation Subdued
Gold futures slumped to a more than one-month low Tuesday as equities surged, a U.S. government report noted tame inflation and bullion buyers were sidelined ahead of the Fed's Wednesday statement on monetary policy.
Gold for August delivery settled down $16.20, or 1.2%, to $1,366.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
Gold Retreats 0.3%, Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Top 24M
Gold and silver retreated Monday, extending their streak of back and forth action. The two metals have rotated between gains and losses in succeeding sessions since June 6.
In starting the trading week, gold for August delivery fell $4.50, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,383.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]
West Point Mint Strikes Reverse Proof American Buffalo Gold Coins
One of the fascinating aspects of visiting the West Point Mint on June 4 was watching a press strike 2013-W Reverse Proof American Buffalo Gold Coins.
Full-scale production of the reverse proofs actually kicked off on the morning that I and other media members toured the facility as a part of the celebration for its 75th anniversary [...]
