2009 Canadian $20 Silver Proof Coin Honors Coal Mining Trade

The Royal Canadian Mint on Friday launched a series of new 2009 collector coins, including its second silver issue in the Historical Commerce Collection honoring the Coal Mining Trade.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats – Jan 11

2008 Annual Uncirculated Dollar set sales increased the most over the previous silver coin stats, according to the US Mint newest figures. Sales were up by 1,514 coins, or 3.73 percent.

Silver Prices Continue to Increase

Silver again ended the week on a higher note, following a trend beginning in early December. The London Silver Fix closed Friday to $11.22 an ounce, rising 14 cents or 1.3 percent from last Friday’s close of $11.08.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats – Jan 7

Sales figures for the American Legacy Collection experienced the largest percentage rise compared to the previous US Mint sales report. Numbers increased 4.83 percent and by 2,777 units. For a product that was discontinued on December 12, its percent leadership is surprising and unexplained.

Australian Golden Age of Piracy Silver Coin Set by Perth Mint

Unique collector silver coins depicting notorious rogues of the Golden Age of Piracy were launched Monday by The Perth Mint of Australia.

Silver Prices Rise for the Week

Silver ended the week higher following two holiday shortened trading weeks that forestall a Friday to Friday comparison. The London Silver Fix closed Friday to $11.08 an ounce, rising 15 cents or 1.4 percent from Monday’s $10.93.

US Mint Release Schedule for 2009 Commemorative Silver Coins

To the delight of many collectors, the United States Mint has set launch dates for several 2009 coin products.

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