2009 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin

Available now for over 20 years, the Perth Mint has created yet another unique design for their 2009 Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin. Like only a handful of other bullion coins around the world, the Kookaburra features a new reverse design each year.

Silver Proof Sets Jump, US Eagles Score 2nd Best Month in 2009

Silver coin news of the week is the smashing success for 2009 Silver Proof Sets and bullion 2009 American Silver Eagle Coins. The latter passed 16 million this year — 16,409,500 to be exact!

2009 $20 Great Canadian Jubilee Locomotive Silver Coin

Steaming ahead as the second installment of a series from the Royal Canadian Mint is the 2009 $20 Fine Silver Coin – Great Canadian Locomotives Series: Jubilee. The Jubilee coin follows the Royal Hudson locomotive coin introduced in 2008.

Silver Prices Jump 4.7% in London, 3.6% in New York

Silver gained for a second straight week as did the remaining precious metals. Silver was hotter than gold and platinum, however, with a 4.7 percent jump in London and 3.6 percent surge in New York. New York silver futures for September delivery rose 47.7 cents on the week to close Friday at $13.88 an ounce. [...]

US Mint Silver Coin Prices, Figures Updated

New coins were added to Silver Coins Today’s page: US Silver Coins: Mint Prices & Sales Figures. Additions include the newly released US Mint 2009 Silver Proof Set and the bullion version of the 2009 American Silver Eagle. The page includes silver coins and sets that are currently offered by the United States Mint, with: [...]

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Climb, Bullion Eagles Pass 15.8 Million

Last week figures had silver coin demand declining across all US Mint offerings with the exception of red-hot silver eagle bullion coins. Not so for recent sales.

Last Chance at 2008 Canadian Silver Coins

Three silver coins offered by the Royal Canadian Mint will only be available for a short time before being pulled from inventory, the Mint has announced. The Mint has set an off sale date of July 22, 2009 for the 2008 Crystal Raindrop Silver Coin, the 2008 Royal Hudson Silver Coin and the 2008 IMAX [...]

Felix Mendelssohn Proof Silver Coin

The Perth Mint of Australia has released the first of a five coin series celebrating the Romantic-era composers, the Felix Mendelssohn 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

Silver Prices Surge 6.0% in New York, 4.2% in London

Precious metal prices rallied this week in New York and London markets following dismal performances last week. Silver was buoyed by rising gold prices, and signs of a stabilizing economy that would increase metal demand. New York silver futures for September delivery soared 75.8 cents or 6.0% on the week, closing Friday to $13.403 an [...]

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Lower, Silver Eagles Flying

US coin sales are usually mixed with both ups and downs when comparing week-over-week performances. Not so for last week. Sales declined for all US Mint collector silver coin and set offerings.

2009 $20 Canadian Autumn Showers Crystal Raindrop Silver Coin

Following on the success of the Royal Canadian Mint’s first coin combining colour and crystal applications in 2008, the cherished maple leaf adorned by a glistening drop of water dripping from its surface makes a return with the 2009 $20 Autumn Showers Crystal Raindrop Silver Coin.

Silver Prices Tumble 6.0% in London, 5.7% in New York

Precious metal prices were hit hard this week, falling on the heels of a stronger U.S. dollar and sliding oil prices. Silver suffered one of the worst weeks of the year as it followed gold’s decline. New York silver futures for September plunged 76.3 cents or 5.7% on the week to close Friday at $12.645 [...]

Silver Coins and Set Demand Declines, US Mint Sales Show

There is little surprise in learning that last week’s US Mint silver coin sales show a general decline in demand. Collectors were, after all, off and enjoying the recent three-day holiday weekend for the 4th of July. Sales in four of the six silver Mint offerings fell compared to the prior week. Experiencing modest gains [...]

2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set

The United States Mint 2009 Silver Proof Set™ launches Friday, July 17, for $52.95, the US Mint announced late last week.

Silver Prices for Week Plunge 5.8% in London, 5.2% in New York

Major precious metals prices fell this week as a strengthened U.S. dollar pressured gold and silver lower. Silver followed a decisive negative path since Monday after peaking the final Friday in June. New York silver futures for July and the week plummeted 5.2%. The metal ended at $13.393 an ounce, falling 73.5 cents. All U.S. [...]

2.2 Million Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Sold in June

Sales of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins soared in June, marking the third best month of 2009 according to the latest US Mint sales stats.

Silver Coin Demand Fluid, US Mint Sales Figures Show

In typical fashion of late, the demand for US silver coins and sets flows differently depending on the week, with both ups and downs. Of the six silver products sold, the latest US Mint sales figures have four with modest increases and two easing lower. The down shifters were: DC & US Territories Quarters, gaining [...]