Silver Ends Week with 48-cent Gain

It was a positive week for precious metals. London silver ended higher for the fourth consecutive week, closing to $13.37 an ounce. The metal climbed 48 cents for a 3.7 percent rise over last’s Friday’s close of $12.89.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats – Feb 12

US silver coin sales increased compared to those reported last week, with the 2008-dated Mint Silver Proof Set jumping by 7,483, or 2.53 percent. To date, over 709,000 have been sold.

2009 Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars: The Coins, Prices, Images and History

The bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birth kicked off in earnest on his birthday, Thursday, Feb. 12, with the launch of the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars and the release of the first of four newly designed Lincoln cents. The release of four new First-Class Lincoln commemorative stamps on Monday, Feb. 9, started the celebratory […]

Discover Australia 2009 Dreaming Series of Coins: Designs and Prices

The Perth Mint’s Discover Australia program makes it 2009 debut with a fresh set of coins named The Dreaming Series. The new pure silver, gold and platinum coins bear fascinating designs depicting "iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture."

Silver Prices Rise 3% for the Week

Silver prices marched higher on the week as did platinum and palladium. Gold, however, turned slightly lower. The London Silver Fix ended Friday at $12.51 an ounce, gaining 38 cents, or 3.0 percent from last Friday’s close of $12.51.

US Mint to Increase American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Premiums on Feb. 9

The price for 2009 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins will increase Monday, February 9, the United States Mint told its authorized dealers in a memo published last week on the Federal Register — the official daily source for notices by government agencies.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats – Feb 5

Despite a recent rise in silver prices, US silver collector coin sales have decreased compared to the last figures reported on January 23.

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