2010 Proof Silver Eagle Orders Fixed
November 18, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
2010 Proof Silver Eagle orders are fixed. Acknowledging a mistake it made affecting a portion of its customers, the United States Mint confirmed Tuesday that all eagle orders were reinstated. This comes as reassuring news to those who had received erroneous emails last week. A confirmation email was sent to those affected customers who had […]
Finland Children and Creativity Silver Coin Issued
November 14, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Mint of Finland recently released the Children and Creativity silver coin, the second issue in its "Ethical Collector Coins" series. A few milestones are represented by this strike, including the fact that its design was the first chosen by popular vote. Over 1,000 visitors to the Mint of Finland’s website selected it over ten […]
Pre-1965 Silver Coin Melt Values Hit 30-Year Highs
November 3, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
It takes little recognition to realize silver coin melt values for pre-1965 U.S. coins are surging with each successive push of fresh 30-year high silver prices. However, the level of their gains in even shorter time periods can be shocking. In early October, a poor quality 1963 Franklin half dollar had a melt value of […]
2010 Silver Piedfort Maple Leaf Coin Sells Out, Set Remains
October 31, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
Released late last month, the single 2010 Silver Piedfort Maple Leaf Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint sold out in less than a week, leaving only a gold and silver piedfort set remaining. Their quick disappearance from Mint shelves is not entirely surprising owing to their unique design and limited 6,000 mintage. Each coin continues the tradition […]
US Mint Modifies Bulk Purchase Requirements for Silver Bullion Coins
October 25, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
Requirements to become an Authorized Purchaser for U.S. Mint silver bullion coins have recently been revised. While these changes will be transparent for the average investor who buys the coins for their portfolio or for collectors adding to their collection, they will affect any business firms that are interested in applying to become a purchaser […]
America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins Enhanced, Images Reveal
October 18, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
If images recently released by the United States Mint are any indicator, collectors will have several nicely detailed bullion America the Beautiful Silver Coins to look forward to later this year when the strikes make their debut. According to the U.S. Mint, production of the three-inch, 5-ounce .999 fine silver bullion coins began on September […]
5-Star Generals Silver Commemorative Coins for 2013 as Act Becomes Law
October 14, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Silver coin enthusiasts will have another option to add to their collection in 2013 thanks to legislation signed into Public Law 111-262 by President Obama on October 8, 2010. Known as the 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act, the law authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike commemorative silver dollars that honor five United States Army 5-Star […]