2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set Release

The next annual set for release this year is the 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set™. The United States Mint will make it available Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at noon Eastern Time (ET) for $16.95, a savings of $3 compared to last year's issue. The new uncirculated set contains the four 2012 Presidential Dollars Since 2007, there have been five previous issues. This latest one offers the four 2012 Presidential Dollars honoring Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland (first term), Benjamin Harrison, and Grover Cleveland (second term). They were the 21st through the 24th Presidents of the United States between 1881 and 1897. Read the rest of 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set Release

Gold Gains 1.3% on Week but Silver Sheds 0.8%, Eagle Coins Struggle

Gold rose Friday, capping its biggest weekly increase since late February. Other precious metals advanced on the day as well but were mixed for the week. Gold prices for June delivery closed up $4.30, or, 0.3%, to $1,664.80 an ounce on the Comex in New York. It was gold's best settlement since April 12. Read the rest of Gold Gains 1.3% on Week but Silver Sheds 0.8%, Eagle Coins Struggle

US Mint Ends April, Starts May with 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Products

The United States Mint ends its most active month of the year with the launch of one more Presidential $1 Coin product and then kicks off May with another one. New $1 coin bags will go on sale Monday followed by the annual Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set on Tuesday Read the rest of US Mint Ends April, Starts May with 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Products

2012 Native American Dollar Coin Rolls and Boxes Available

The United States Mint launched 2012 Native American $1 Coin rolls and boxes at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, April 26. Images of 2012 Native American Dollar Coin Rolls and Boxes Each roll contains 25 of the dollar coins from either Philadelphia or Denver and is $32.95. Read the rest of 2012 Native American Dollar Coin Rolls and Boxes Available

2012 Proof American Gold Eagle Coins Reach $8.2M in Sales Debut

2012 Proof American Gold Eagle Coin Debuting sales figures are in for the five 2012 Proof American Gold Eagle products. Between the Gold Eagles' release on Thursday, April 19, and through to Monday, April 23, the United States Mint registered total sales of $8,245,152.00. The tally is a bit underwhelming when contrasted against last week's reported proof Silver Eagle sales debut of nearly $18 million or, for that matter, when compared against the opening sales of last year's 2011 Proof American Gold Eagle coins which hit more than $27.7 million or the 2010-dated issues which topped $43.3 million in their start. Read the rest of 2012 Proof American Gold Eagle Coins Reach $8.2M in Sales Debut

US Mint May Cut Gold Eagles, Other Numismatic Coin Prices

On Wednesday, the U.S. Mint may cut prices on its numismatic gold coins, including the newly released proof Gold Eagles There is a chance that the United States Mint will reduce numismatic gold coin prices on Wednesday, if the trend of gold prices on the London Fix continues to ride under the $1,650 per ounce marker. The U.S. Mint uses a London Fix weekly gold average to determine whether to keep gold coin prices the same or adjust them up or down. The average is calculated from the Thursday AM Fix through to the Wednesday AM Fix, and then it is compared against the Mint's pre-set coin price grid. Read the rest of US Mint May Cut Gold Eagles, Other Numismatic Coin Prices

2012 Native American $1 Coins in Rolls and Boxes

On Thursday, April 26, 2012 Native American $ 1 Coins will be available for order in rolls and boxes, per a recent announcement from the United States Mint. This year's Native American $1 Coin Now in its fourth year of rotating reverse designs, the 2012 Native American dollar features an image that represents "Trade Routes in the 17th Century." The profile of a male Native American, wearing a headdress, next to his horse dominates thereverse design, while horses are running in the background. The design was created by Thomas Cleveland and engraved by Phebe Hemphill. Read the rest of 2012 Native American $1 Coins in Rolls and Boxes

Gold Prices Fall on Week as Silver Gains, US Bullion Coin Sales Lower

Gold turned higher Friday but the increase was modest and insufficient to pull prices into the black for the week. The yellow metal registered a weekly loss of 1.0%, declining in two of the past three weeks to shed 1.7% since the end of March.

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2012 Native American Dollars, Quarters Set, and $1 Proof Set in 4th Week of April

The fourth week of April wraps up with two annual sets and new dollars from the United States Mint. Numismatic product releases include the Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set, the America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Set, and rolls and boxes of the Native American Dollars. America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Set, rolls and boxes of the Native American Dollars, and the Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set go on sale during the final week of April Read the rest of 2012 Native American Dollars, Quarters Set, and $1 Proof Set in 4th Week of April

2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Set Release

Another collector product hits the coin market Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12 noon ET. The United States Mint will offer the Uncircualted Coin Set of 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters for $12.95. U.S. Mint image of the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set Its price is significantly lower than the past 2011 and 2010-dated sets. Those were $21.95 each and are still available from the U.S. Mint. The price reduction will likely make the new set more appealing to collectors. Read the rest of 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Set Release

Morgan Dollar Collection, Policy Updates to Enhance Coins Experience on eBay

More than 300 Morgan Dollars are up for auction from April 19 through April 29 eBay today announced continued efforts to enhance the coins experience on eBay.com that will bring new, exclusive inventory to collectors, in a trusted, appealing way. Following the success of the recent Presidential Collection of PCGS Registry Lincoln Cents auction, six Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) member-dealers will offer a select collection of Morgan Dollars on eBay. Read the rest of Morgan Dollar Collection, Policy Updates to Enhance Coins Experience on eBay

2012 Proof American Silver Eagle Debut Sales Near $18M in Five Days

Collectors scooped up 299,539 proof Silver Eagles in five days American Silver Eagles again proved their popularity as opening sales of the 2012-W Proof American Silver Eagle soared. The United States Mint reported five-days sales of nearly $18 million betweentheir Thursday release and Monday. As is typical for the 99.9% pure silver coin each year, the latest issue generated the best debut total for a U.S. Mint numismatic product this year. Unit sales reached 299,539 for a daily average of 59,908 coins. At its $59.95 price, the sales total over the five days summed exactly to $17,957,363.05. Read the rest of 2012 Proof American Silver Eagle Debut Sales Near $18M in Five Days

2012 Maple Leaf Forever Coins in Platinum, Gold and Silver

Available now from the Royal Canadian Mint are five 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Coins struck in varying sizes of platinum, gold and silver. The coins expand on a popular series which was introduced by the Mint last year. Royal Canadian Mint images of its 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Coins Read the rest of 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Coins in Platinum, Gold and Silver

2012 Proof American Gold Eagles Release

On Thursday, April 19, at 12 noon ET, the 2012 Proof American Gold Eagles will be released, the United States Mint said in a news announcement. 2012 Proof American Gold Eagles come in four sizes and in a four-coin set Last year's proof issues launched around the same time (April 21). They come in four fractional weights or denominations, starting with the 1 oz. ($50) and then the 1/2 oz. ($25), 1/4 oz. ($10) and 1/10 oz. ($5) weights. There is also a fifth product, a four-coin set which includes all the coins packaged in a single presentation case. The 2012 Gold Eagles will be offered in the same sizes and include the four-coin set. Read the rest of 2012 Proof American Gold Eagles Release

Gold Logs Weekly Increase as Silver Retreats, US Bullion Coins Improve

Gold marched ahead 1.8% this week despite a loss of more than $20 on Friday.

U.S. stocks, gold and other commodities declined Friday as data showed a cooling in China's growth and euro debt worries resurfaced as the cost to insure Spanish debt climbed to an all-time high. Against these backdrops, the U.S. dollar firmed and precious metals slid. [...]
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One-Tenth Ounce 2011 Proof American Gold Eagle Sold Out

The One-Tenth Ounce 2011 Proof American Gold Eagle coin sold out on April 12, 2012 2011 Proof American Gold Eagle Coins went on sale nearly one year ago with five product options. The individual one-tenth ounce coin was declared sold out on Thursday, April 12, 2012, leaving only one of the five products remaining -- the Four-Coin Set. Like past sell outs in the 2011 series, the one-tenth ounce coin did not reach its product limit of 30,000 and it will not reach its maximum mintage of 70,000, even though the Four-Coin Set includes the small coin and it is still for sale. Read the rest of One-Tenth Ounce 2011 Proof American Gold Eagle Sold Out

Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter Three-Coin Set

The collectible Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter Three-Coin Set is launching Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at noon Eastern Time for $9.95. It will be the United States Mint's twelfth issue in the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ series. U.S. Mint image of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter Three-Coin Set Three-coin sets of the individual sites honored in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program have been popular items among collectors, with over 10,000 selling in the first few days of every launch. One reason is that the product is an economical means to collect the Chaco Culture Quarter from each U.S. Mint production site. Read the rest of Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter Three-Coin Set

2012 Chester Arthur Presidential Dollar Sales Debut Near 2.9 Million

Chester Authur Presidential Dollar Coin Rolls and Boxes A Presidential dollar debuted on the United States Mint's sales chart along with the newest America the Beautiful Quarter, but it was the $1 coin that took center stage. U.S. Mint sales stats showed strong demand for the Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin that was released on Thursday, April 5. By Monday, a combined 2,866,600 coins sold as part of the rolls and boxes offered. Arthur's Presidential dollar is the first in the series to only be minted for collector demand and not for public circulation. Read the rest of 2012 Chester Arthur Presidential Dollar Sales Debut Near 2.9 Million

US Mint Commemorative, Gold Coin Price Reductions Expected

U.S. Mint numismatic gold coins, including these Star-Spangled Banner commemoratives, are set to have their prices cut Wednesday. Commemorative gold and other numismatic gold coins from the United States Mint are poised for price cuts Wednesday, April 11, based on the bureau's pricing policy and the latest direction of the precious metals market. While the U.S. Mint was using a price bracket of London gold from $1,650.00 to $1,699.99 an ounce, the yellow metal's weekly average plunged to $1,635 an ounce on Tuesday, thanks in part to a shortened week due to the Easter holiday. Read the rest of US Mint Commemorative, Gold Coin Price Reductions Expected

PCGS Announces Coin Grading Contest For 2012 May-June Long Beach Expo

Collectors can test their skills in the PCGS coin grading contest during the Long Beach Expo, May 31 - June 2, 2012. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will award a $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin valued at $2,000 as the prize for the winner in a coin grading competition during the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com), May 31 – June 2, 2012, in the Long Beach, California Convention Center. Read the rest of PCGS Announces Coin Grading Contest For 2012 May-June Long Beach Expo

US Mint 2012 Proof Silver Eagle, Arthur $1 Coin Cover Releases in 2nd Week of April

In the second week of April, the U.S. Mint will launch two new numismatic products, the Arthur $1 Coin Cover and the 2012 Proof Silver Eagle, the latter being most popular. U.S. Mint 2012 Proof Silver Eagle and Chester Arthur $1 Coin Cover   Read the rest of US Mint 2012 Proof Silver Eagle, Arthur $1 Coin Cover Releases in 2nd Week of April

President Signs US Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

United States Marshals Service Star Badge President Obama signed the United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act into law on Monday, April 2, 2012. The Act, now Public Law 112-104, sets the parameters for the United States Mint to produce up to 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 silver dollars and 750,000 clad half dollars in calendar year 2015. These coins will be struck in collector proof and uncirculated qualities, bringing the total types of coins to six. Read the rest of President Signs US Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Prices Rise Thursday

Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Prices will advance $5 on Thursday, April 5 at 5 PM EDT Collectors will pay more for all five Star-Spangled Banner commemorative coin products after the introductory sale price period ends on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 5 PM EDT. Read the rest of 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Prices Rise Thursday

American Eagle Gold, Silver Bullion Sales Bounce in March but Down from 2011

U.S. Mint sales of American Eagle Gold and Silver Bullion Coins rebounded in March 2012 Sales of American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins rebounded in March as investors bought on multiple pricing dips. With gold falling 1.3% and silver tumbling 6.2% last month, buyers were able to scoop up United States Mint bullion products at comparative bargain prices. American Eagle Silver coins reached 2.542 million, up 70.6% from February when dismal sales of 1.49 million were logged. The pace, however, was off 8.1% from the same time a year ago. Read the rest of American Eagle Gold, Silver Bullion Sales Bounce in March but Down from 2011

2012 Australian Koala Silver Coins Now in Kilo and 1/10 Oz Sizes

The Perth Mint of Australia has expanded on its extremely popular series of Koala silver coins with two new strikes, a massive kilo-sized issue and a more diminutive 1/10 ounce coin. 2012 Australian Koala 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin Read the rest of 2012 Australian Koala Silver Coins Now in Kilo and 1/10 Oz Sizes

Julia Grant First Spouse Gold Coin in Proof Sells Out

April 1, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Featuring a portrait of Julia Grant, the first 2011-dated First Spouse Gold Coin sold out Friday afternoon with ending sales under 4,000. Last listed at a price of $1,004.00, the U.S. Mint website is showing the proof version of the Julia Grant First Spouse Gold Coin as "Sold Out" while the uncirculated coin remains available for $991.00. The proof Julia Grant First Spouse Gold Coin sold out Friday The one-half ounce, 24-karat gold proof coin was released with its companion on June 23, 2011. The most recent sales figures as of March 26, 2012 had weekly sales of the proof up a modest 4 to 3,968 and the uncirculated up 5 to 2,580 for a total sales count of 6,548. Read the rest of Julia Grant First Spouse Gold Coin in Proof Sells Out

Gold Prices Advance 6.7% on Quarter as Silver Soars 16.4%

Gold prices advanced Friday, snapping a three-session losing streak to log weekly and quarterly gains of 0.6% and 6.7%, respectively. Gold did retreat 2.3% for the month but the pick-up on the quarter contrasts against a 3.4% loss in the fourth quarter of 2011 when a streak of 12 straight quarterly gains ended. On Friday, June gold prices tacked on $17.00, or 1.0%, to $1,671.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Gold traded between an intraday low of $1,661.20 and a high of $1,672.70. For much of the week, the yellow metal traded opposite to the U.S. dollar. Read the rest of Gold Prices Advance 6.7% on Quarter as Silver Soars 16.4%