Silver Plummets 27.7% in 2008

2008 turned out to be a rocky year for silver. The London silver fix kicked off on January 2 with a price of $14.93 an ounce. The precious metal closed Wednesday at $10.79 to finish the year with a depressing 27.7 percent decline.

Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar Release Set for March

The United States Mint has set preliminary launch dates for several 2009 coin products, including the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats for December, Week 4

Silver coin sales were down across the board, but just slightly, according to the latest United States Mint sales stats.

Park Quarter Program Includes 5-Ounce Silver Coins

President Bush on Tuesday signed into law H.R.6184, America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The law mandates a new quarter series and, interestingly, 5-ounce silver coins.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats for December, Week 3

Like clockwork, the Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set and US Mint Silver Proof Set were again the hottest with a 4.63 percent and 3.2 percent increase in sales, according to the latest silver coin sales stats released by the United States Mint.

Austria 20-Euro Empress Elisabeth Railway Silver Commemorative

The Austrian Mint’s fourth coin in its Austria Railways commemorative 20-euro silver series is another gorgeous addition. While the photo speaks to something special, it does not do full justice to the proof coin itself, which is amazingly crafted and richly detailed.

Silver Coin Images and Prices from Perth Mint of Australia

Modern silver coins minted, issued and sold by The Perth Mint of Australia have been added to the Australian Silver Coins page on Silver Coins Today.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats for December, Week 2

The Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set and US Mint Silver Proof Set were again the leaders with a 8.12 percent and 4.90 percent increase in sales, according to the latest silver coin sales stats released by the U.S. Mint.

Friday Deadline for Bald Eagle and Legacy Collection Coins

Time is quickly running out for commemorative Bald Eagle coins and the American Legacy Collection Set. These U.S. Mint products have a purchase deadline of Friday, December 12, at 5:00 pm (ET).

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats for December, Week 1

The Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set and Mint Silver Proof Set experienced a 4.3 percent and 2.6 percent increase in sales, according to the latest silver coin sales stats released by the U.S. Mint during the first week of December.

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