Gold and Silver Prices Edge Higher
U.S. gold and silver prices settled modestly higher Wednesday following strong gains during the previous session.
April gold prices ended up $1.40, or 0.1 percent, to $1,365.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York -- its best price since January 19. Gold ranged from $1,358.30 to $1,367.70 [...]
2011 First Spouse Gold Coin Design Images Unveiled by US Mint
The United States Mint has unveiled the final design images for the 2011 First Spouse Gold Coins featuring the wives of Presidents Johnson, Grant, Hayes, and Garfield.
These men will be depicted in 2011 on Presidential $1 clad coins released into circulation while their spouses will be honored on $10 gold collector pieces sold by the US Mint directly to the public [...]
Gold Prices Jump 1.2%, Silver Surges Above $30
U.S. gold rose 1.2 percent and to a three-week high Tuesday as inflation concerns were heightened following news that China raised its interest rates.
Silver was the biggest jumper in precious metals, returning to above $30 an ounce and a level not seen since early January.
April gold prices rose $15.90 to $1,364.10 an ounce on the [...]
2011 U.S. Army Commemorative Coins Sales Debut
The United States Mint today published the debuting sales figures for the 2011 United States Army Commemorative Coins.
The six Army Commemorative Coins in gold, silver, and clad compositions with both proof and uncirculated versions went on sale Monday, January 31, 2011 [...]
Uncirculated 2011 Mint Set Released
The United States Mint today, February 8, released its uncirculated 2011 Mint Set for a price of $31.95.
Its release date was first officially announced in September and is a part of a US Mint plan to issue core annual products earlier in the year.
While many coin collectors will describe the new product simply as the "2011 Mint Set," its official registered name is the [...]
Collateral Consequences – Tuesday Kitcommentary
After the first hour of trading in New York the snapshot price check indicated gold ahead by $10.00 an ounce, at $1,362.1o on the bid-side.
CFTC data continued to reveal that speculative interest in gold bullion is still waning -- to the benefit of other, apparently more 'attractive' metals. The shrinkage in long gold positions (10,500+ contracts lost in the latest reporting week) continued for a fifth week last week, despite the apparent recovery in bullion values [...]
NGC Certifies Unpublished 1892-CC $10 Gold Eagle Triple Die Variety
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that they have certified a significant Carson City Variety.
A coin submitted to NCS for conservation followed by NGC grading has turned out to be an unpublished variety.
This gold eagle coined at the Carson City Mint in 1892 bears a distinctly tripled reverse [...]
Gold Dips Slightly, Silver Advances 1%
U.S. gold and platinum prices dipped modestly Monday while silver and palladium settled higher.
A stronger dollar and expectations for an eventual interest rate hike were among the catalysts cited in pressuring gold.
April gold prices edged lower 80 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $1,348.20 an ounce on the [...]
Gold Nugget and Huell Howser Among Highlights in Long Beach Coin...
A visit by well-known Southern California television personality Huell Howser and the first Southern California public display of a recently discovered, nearly 100-ounce gold nugget were among the highlights of the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo held February 3 - 5, 2011.
Howser videotaped interviews for an upcoming episode of his long-running TV program, "California's Gold," that is broadcast on KCET in Los Angeles and other public television stations in the state [...]
Senate Repeals IRS 1099 Form Reporting Requirement
A bipartisan amendment that recently passed in the United States Senate may mean good news for coin dealers, collectors and other businesses. It seeks to repeal the IRS 1099 form reporting requirement put in place by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which passed and was signed into law last year [...]
