Bicentennial Set Includes Star-Spangled Banner Silver Coin
June 1, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, June 1, 2012, the United States Mint began offering a limited edition commemorative coin product for sale to the public. The 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Silver Dollar Set is now available for $53.95. It includes one proof version of the Star-Spangled Banner Silver Coin. Along with the proof silver coin, […]
2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Available
May 29, 2012 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment
Today, May 29, 2012, the United States Mint made available its 2012-P El Yunque National Forest 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin at a price of $204.95. Throw out the differing sizes, finishes and metallic compositions and the uncirculated coin is a twin to the El Yunque National Forest quarter which was released into American circulation […]
2012 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coins Debut, Prices and Release Dates
May 24, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
After almost six months into the year, orders are being accepted by the United States Mint this week for its investment-grade 2012 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coins. The bureau has also scheduled release dates and set the prices for its collector 2012 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins. Both series […]
9/11 Silver Medal Sales Erupt, West Point Issue Tops 100,000
May 23, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Three silver products erupted in the latest batch of U.S. Mint weekly sales stats. The best performer was the 2012 Proof Silver Eagle coin, but the most notable was the 9/11 Silver Medal from West Point. The third, which was a Star-Spangled Banner silver dollar, was less jaw-dropping but still a nice jolt in sales. […]
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship Featured on Silver Proof Coin
May 21, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Perth Mint of Australia has issued the fifth and final silver coin in the Ships That Changed the World series. The Cutty Sark Silver Proof Coin is available now and continues the storied tale of the Cutty Sark which dates back over a century. Built in 1869, the clipper ship would start off in service to […]
Sales of US Silver Coins at 4-Month High as Silver Prices Hit 2012 Lows
May 19, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · 1 Comment
Physical demand for United States Mint silver coins soared this week as silver hit its lowest price of the year. Silver prices continued to retreat this week, tumbling to new 2012 lows as the white metal moved toward $27 an ounce on Wednesday — $27.196 for July futures in New York and at $27.250 for […]
Canadian 2012 $20 Silver Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Coin for $20
May 14, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched the fourth strike in the extremely popular "Exchange $20 for $20" program with the release of the $20 Silver Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Coin. Like the other three releases within the series, each fine silver $20 Diamond Jubilee commemorative is sold by the Mint at the face value. The double […]