Monthly Archives: August 2012
Gold, Silver Each Retreat 0.2% on Week, US Coin Sales Slower
Gold was near unchanged Friday as silver dipped, which assured weekly losses for each that settled to a matching 0.2%.
It was PGM's that stole the show among precious metals, scoring hefty increases on Friday to bolster weekly gains of 5.2% for platinum and 3.9% for palladium. The metals were buoyed by speculation of tightening inventories as violence escalated in [...]
2012 .99999 Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin Marks Anniversary
A new investment-grade 2012 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mint's 100-kilo gold "Million Dollar Coin."
Struck to 99.999% purity, the one-ounce Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin will be produced to demand [...]
Benjamin Harrison Presidential $1 Coin Released in Rolls, Bags and Boxes
Honoring the 23rd President of the United States of America, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential $1 Coin was released Thursday, August 16, 2012.
The United States Mint is offering the dollars within rolls, bags and boxes.
Benjamin Harrison $1's are the third of four 2012-dated coins to appear in the Presidential $1 Coin Program [...]
In The Lead – Fathoming The Facts And Figuring The Figures
Precious metals headed a bit lower early this morning while noble metals headed in the opposite direction and built on yesterday's hefty gains.
Spot gold was quoted at $1,612 per ounce while spot silver was indicated at $28.05 in early trading. The yellow metal continues within its recent tight range and is picking up various 'vibes' that either hurt or help, depending on the day [...]
Gold Prices Advance 0.8%, Silver Jumps 1.4%
Gold prices were higher for a second day Thursday as the U.S. dollar fell following mixed economic reports on jobless, manufacturing and housing data.
Gold for December delivery rose $12.60, or 0.8%, to settle at $1,619.20 an ounce. Gold prices ranged from intraday levels of $1,603.00 to $1,622.00 [...]
Uncirculated Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coin Off Sale
One week ago, on August 9, 2012, the United States Mint removed the 2011-W Uncirculated Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coin from its sales line-up and placed the product page on the "No Longer Available" section of its website. Beside the coin are the words "Sold Out."
Its last price was $966 and, according to the latest sales figures as of August 13, just 2,498 sold since launching on December 1, 2011 [...]
2011-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Coin Sells Out
2011-W Proof American Platinum Eagle coins have sold out, just days after the 2012-dated version was released.
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012, the United States Mint pulled the American Platinum Eagle from its sales page and moved it to the "No Longer Available" section of its website [...]
US Mint Sales: Debuting Products Spur Coin Buying
Three debuting products helped excite U.S. Mint sales as buyers were awakened from their summer slumber.
Releases of the Making American History Coin and Currency Set, the 2012-W Proof American Platinum Eagle and circulating quality 2012-S Acadia quarters expanded collectors' interest as 78 U.S. Mint products outperformed their previous week-over-week sales [...]
Gold and Silver Rise Slightly Amid Tamer Inflation
Gold settled slightly higher for the midweek trading session, snapping a string of two straight daily losses.
Gold prices for December delivery edged up $4.20, or 0.3%, to $1,606.60 an ounce, trading between intraday levels of $1,592.10 and $1,608.80 [...]
Long Beach Expo Features Unique Walking Liberty and 1910 Gold Coin...
The two finest collections of circulation strike Walking Liberty half dollars in the PCGS Set RegistrySM and the only known complete set of 1910 matte proof U.S. gold coins will be displayed at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 6 - 8, 2012. The show will be open to the public in the Long Beach, California Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Ave.
The "Walker Showdown" in the special Collectibles Display area showcases the top two registry sets in the category [...]