US August Coin Production Reveals 2012 Hawaii Volcanoes Quarter Mintages
Far fewer American coins were struck for circulation in August than in any month since February, the latest coin production figures from the U.S. Mint show.
In other interesting revelations, mintages for the recently released Hawaii Volcanoes quarter are sharply higher than any other America the Beautiful Quarter but one [...]
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set Available
Released today, September 6, was the 2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set from the United States Mint.
Containing six one dollar coins from three different U.S. Mint facilities, all legal tender but each having different designs, the distinctive annual set is back after a three-year hiatus. Sales began at 12:00 noon ET and started with a price of $54.95, which is [...]
Gold Prices Close Above $1,700 while Silver Advances 1.1%
Gold prices on Thursday settled above $1,700 an ounce for the first time in six months as investors turned bullish after the European Central Bank revealed its unlimited bond-buying plan.
Gold for December delivery advanced $11.60, or 0.7%, to close at $1,705.60 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The settlement price was the highest since [...]
US Coin Sales: Silver Eagles, Proof Sets and Quarters Shine
Collectors were interested in a wider range of United States Mint products last week, based on the latest sales figures from the bureau.
Appearing prominently in the sales data were American Silver Eagles, proof sets and quarter products -- the latter supported by the introduction of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park quarters.
In older products with quarters, better performing ones included all but one of the three-coin sets (12 of 13), and every one of the [...]
Sales of 2010-2012 America the Beautiful Quarters in Rolls and Bags
Circulating quality America the Beautiful Quarters in rolls and bags have now been released for fourteen of the fifteen national parks and sites up for honors between 2010 and 2012.
Last week on Monday, August 27, 2012, the United States Mint released 2012 Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Quarters. Like past 2012 releases, buyers have options of purchasing Hawai'i Volcanoes quarters directly from the U.S. Mint in rolls and bags with additional choices of coins minted in Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco [...]
Gold Sheds 0.1% and Silver Dips 0.3%, US Eagle Coins Gain
Gold dipped 0.1% Wednesday to register its first loss in three sessions. Profit-taking was cited as a main catalyst following sharp gains totaling $73.00 in August coupled with the more modest pick-up of $8.40 on Tuesday.
Gold for December delivery declined $2.00 to settle at $1,694.00 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Gold traded from an intraday low of $1,689.60 to a high of $1,698.40 [...]
Unique 1909-B Proof 1/2 Rupe Certified at Hong Kong Coin Show by...
Experts from the Professional Coin Grading Service have authenticated and graded what is believed to be the only known India 1909 proof 1/2 Rupee struck at the Bombay Mint.
It was certified PCGS PR64 Secure Plus at the recent August 2012 Hong Kong International Coin Convention & Antique Watch Fair (HICC).
The 1909-B proof 1/2 Rupee was submitted by collector K.T. Kapil of India who was [...]
Unique 1906 Geoffrey Charlton Adams Auction Catalog of Coins and Medals...
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers have announced the discovery of a rumored, but never reported, Geoffrey Charlton Adams auction catalogue from 1906 with two photographic plates.
The sale, of "The Dixie Land Collection of Coins and Medals," was Adams's thirtieth and final sale, held on Nov. 13-14, 1906 [...]
In The Lead – Fed to the Weimar Club: Honey, I...
Precious metals opened lower for the midweek session this morning as market participants held back from making major commitments at or near six-month highs in gold ahead of the ECB meeting tomorrow.
The stronger US dollar resulted in gold backing away from major resistance at the psychological $1,700 mark and easing to lows near $1,685-$1,690 in early trading. It was the yellow metal's first decline in four sessions [...]
American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins Rebound in August Sales
Sales of U.S. Mint American Eagle gold and silver coins rebounded sharply in August after timid showings in the previous month, but levels remained significantly lower from a year ago.
Demand for bullion jumped in the final week of August as gold surged 4.5% and silver soared 12.6% [...]
