Silver Proof Sets Pass 500K in Sales, Silver Eagle Coins Top 20M

Collector demand for silver coins and sets pulled back slightly but investor demand for bullion American Silver Eagle Coins has surged, according to the latest round of US Mint sales figures.

2009 US Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set Added to Mint Store

The highly anticipated 2009 US Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set was added Monday to the US Mint’s Online Store in preparation for its Noon (Eastern Time) launch on October 15, 2009.

Chinese Outlaws of the Marsh Silver Commemorative Coins

The People’s Bank of China has created a new colorful series of coins celebrating the characters from a well-known and beloved novel written in the fourteenth century. The Chinese Commemorative "Outlaws of the Marsh" Silver Coins consist of two round 1 ounce coins and one rectangular 5 ounce coin.

Silver Prices Tumble 5.3% in London, 5.9% in NY

The week was filled with a series of dark days for precious metals. Silver was the most depressed as prices tripped and then stumbled away from 2009 highs and a four-week winning streak. The metal retreated 5.9% in New York and 5.3% in London. New York silver futures for December delivery closed Friday at $16.06 [...]

Silver Eagles Strong in September, Despite Struggle

Collector silver coin sales remained mixed with a touch of unexciting, according to the latest US Mint sale figures. Bullion American Silver Eagles continue to struggle compared to prior 2009 months, but are pulling exceptional numbers for a September. On this, some clarification is needed…

US Mint Intrinsic Silver Coin Values, 90% Silver Coins

Silver prices topped $17 an ounce, reaching 2009 highs during the third week of September. But even better for those with silver holdings, prices have jumped by more than $6 an ounce this year.

Silver Prices Continue at 2009 Highs for Third Week of September

Silver prices continued to hit new 2009 highs during the third week of September, but stepped back slightly on the final day of trading. London and New York silver enjoyed weekly gains of 1.3 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively, with both registering four consecutive weeks of advances. New York silver futures for December delivery closed [...]

US Mint Proof and Uncirculated Silver Coin Demand Retreats

Despite and uptrend in silver prices during the last 2 1/2 weeks, American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin demand appears to be declining in September, according to the latest US Mint stats. Silver Eagles advanced 450,000 last week. But the newest increase is a mere shadow by comparison with just 150,000 added. A total of 600,000 [...]

2010 Lunar Tiger Silver Coins

The Perth Mint has released its 2010 Australian Lunar Tiger Silver Coins, continuing the tradition of producing the lunar silver coins it started in 1999. Corresponding to the Year of the Tiger, the 2010 coin features an image of the wild cat.

Silver Prices Surge, Reaching Fresh ’09 Highs in N.Y. and London

Silver prices surged to fresh 2009 highs in both London and New York with respective 5.9 percent and 2.5 percent gains, marking a third consecutive week of advances. New York silver futures for December delivery closed Friday at $16.700 an ounce, rising 41.5 cents for the week. The metal reached a top of $17.015 which [...]

America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins

America the Beautiful Quarters took center stage Wednesday when the US Mint announced the new program to an awaiting public. With a ton of fanfare about the list of national parks and sites the new quarters will feature, it was easy to miss the Mint’s same-day introduction of the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins.

US Mint Silver Coins Sales Rise, Eagles Top 19 Million

US Mint collector silver coins and set sales picked up nicely, no doubt helped by recent soaring silver prices. Bullion Silver Eagles settled down some from their roaring pace last week, but they are still on fire.

2010 Australian Kookaburra Bullion Silver Coins

A newly designed image of perhaps Australia’s best known and loved bird is featured on the reverse of the new 2010 Australian Kookaburra Bullion Silver Coins.

Silver Prices Soar, Recording 2009 Highs with Near 10% Weekly Gains

Silver prices soared for the second straight week. The metal hit new 2009 highs, with both London and New York markets surging 9.7 percent and 9.9 percent, respectively. New York silver futures for December delivery closed Friday to $16.285 an ounce and surged $1.47 for the week, the biggest increase of a most-active contract since [...]

Weekly Sales Figures for US Mint Silver Coins

With the exception of Silver Eagles, US Mint silver coin sale figures were less than exciting for the last seven days ending Sunday, Aug. 30.

Record 2.13 Million Silver Eagle Coins Sold in August

American Silver Eagle Coins hit another new record last month. The US Mint sold 2.13 million of the bullion coins, which is the most ever for an August month.