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2010 Gold Buffalo Proof Coins Hit 15,071 in First Week June 13, 2010 at 2:09 PM The United States Mint's 2010 Proof Gold Buffalo coins opened to solid demand during their first week of availability, according debuting sales figures. U.S. Mint stats show 15,071 of the coins were purchased between their Thursday, June 3, 2010, launch to Thursday, June 10. The coins are moving slower than last year's 2009 Proof Gold Buffalo, which started with 19,500 sold in the first four days (between their release on October 29 to November 1.) However, the 2009s had an edge as:(...) Read the rest of 2010 Gold Buffalo Proof Coins Hit 15,071 in First Week (336 words)   Perth Mint's Australian Mini Gold Coin June 13, 2010 at 9:10 AM Introducing one of the most unique legal tender gold coins in the world, the Perth Mint of Australia has made available the very first 2010 Mini Roo 0.5g Gold Coin that features a one-year-only miniature kangaroo design that will change annually. Containing 0.5 grams of 99.99% pure gold and at price point of AUS $45.51 (~US $38), the Mini Roo offers the public an affordable option to purchase a coin struck from 24-karat gold. The Perth Mint is no stranger to Kangaroo gold coins. It has been producing versions of them since 1990. The gold pieces are known the world over for the investment opportunities they provide and are offered in ... Full Article: 2010 Australia Mini Roo Gold Coin - CoinNews Related posts: 2010 Australian Kangaroo Gold Coins Australian Koala coins released by Perth Mint – Coin News   World's Biggest Gold Coin to Be Auctioned in Vienna June 13, 2010 at 9:06 AM The world's largest gold coin, a Maple Leaf worth C$4.06 million ($3.9 million) at current prices, will be auctioned in Vienna on June 25. The coin, made of pure gold, weighs 100 kilograms (3,527 ounces) and is 53 centimeters (21 inches) in diameter, the Dorotheum auction house said on its website. It has a face value of C$1 million. Starting bids will be based on daily bullion prices, the site shows ... Full Article: World's Biggest Gold Coin to Be Auctioned in Vienna on June 25 - Business Week Related posts: Australia's Most Valuable Rare Gold Coin Collection to be Auctioned Shipwreck Gold to be Auctioned at ANA Baltimore – NumisMaster   $100,000 in coins stolen from coin show vendors June 13, 2010 at 9:00 AM Cash, coins and jewelry estimated at more than $100,000 was stolen in two smash-and-grab burglaries from the vehicles of vendors who attended the Garden State Coin, Stamp and Currency Show last Sunday afternoon, police said. The thefts, which both took place in the parking lots of two Route 46 restaurants during a heavy downpour, occurred following the show held at the Police Athletic League building on Baldwin Road, Parsippany Police Officer Earl Kinsey said. Both thefts occurred ... Full Article: Parsippany cops: $100,000 in coins stolen from coin show vendors - DailyRecord.com Related posts: 18th century rare coin stolen from Paldi museum Centuries-old stolen coin treasure recovered   Who buys gold Eagles today? June 13, 2010 at 8:59 AM The fractional gold American Eagles go on sale today to the Mint's authorized distributors. They will in turn sell them to the secondary investor-collector market. Because they are allocating supplies, we already know that the Mint thinks demand is higher than its ready supply ... Full Article: Who buys gold Eagles today? - Buzz with Dave Harper Related posts: Mint Allocates One-Ounce Gold Eagles – NumisMaster What kind of gold buyer are you?