2010 Burke & Wills Anniversary Silver Proof Coin
January 17, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Burke and Wills are not well-known names in most of the world, but in Australia they are legendary heroes on par with America’s Lewis and Clark. This is because the two men were responsible for leading the first expedition of european settlers across the Australian continent from south to north. To commemorate this triumphant, yet […]
2009 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins Sold Out
January 12, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Topping off a mintage that was already in the record sales range, the US Mint announced today that it has sold out of the 2009 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins.
American Silver Eagle Coins Set 2009 Annual Record at 28.7 Million
January 12, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Anyone who reads the paper or pays attention to the news on the television or the radio can tell you that precious metal demand was extremely high in 2009. Owing to this almost insatiable appetite for silver, the United States Mint revealed record sales of its American Eagle Silver Bullion coins for the year. The […]
Canadian Ultra-High Relief 2010 Sun Silver Coin Sells Out
January 11, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Royal Canadian Mint in October released limited edition silver coin that was only the second ever proof dollar struck in ultra high relief long associated with ancient medallic art. Symbolizing the sun in three dimensions, the specially crafted coin has sold out.
2010 Pheidippides’ Marathon Anniversary Silver Coin
January 4, 2010 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The name Pheidippides probably does not mean much to most, but his story has led to a sport known to all. That is why The Perth Mint has released the high relief Pheidippides’ Marathon Run 2,500th Anniversary Silver Proof Coin.
US Mint 2010 Silver Commemorative Coins
December 21, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 4 Comments
Two United States Mint commemorative silver coins are scheduled for release in 2010. These two coins are the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar and the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar.
1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Coin
December 14, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Famous Battles five coin series from The Perth Mint of Australia has proven to be extremely popular among collectors, with the first two already sold out. Closing out this collection, the Mint has released the one-ounce 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Proof coin.