Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act Cleared to Become Law
October 22, 2009 by Silver Coins Today · Leave a Comment
Touted by itself as the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, the Girl Scouts of the USA is about to get a commemorative coin issued in its honor if Congress gets its way. The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act authorizing the $1 silver coins was passed last week by the U.S. House of […]
Silver Coins Heating Up, Silver Sets Jump in Mint Sales
October 21, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
A new week ushered in greater demand for silver coins, new US Mint stats reveal. Previous weekly sales dipped, so the change is more pronounced.
Richard the Lionheart Silver Coins
October 20, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Available now from the Austrian Mint are 10 Euro Richard the Lionheart Silver coins, the second issue in the Tales and Legends in Austria series. Struck from sterling silver (.925 fine), each coin tells the story of royal proportions involving kings and dukes, queens and minstrels.
Lincoln Chronicles Sets Explode and Sell Out
October 19, 2009 by Mike Unser · 3 Comments
The US Mint’s 2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set went on sale at noon on Thursday, Oct. 15. Within five hours, a total of 29,919 were grabbed by coin collectors. By the following day and before 6:00 p.m. ET, the Mint sold its entire inventory of 50,000. As of this writing, the Mint is only […]
Silver Prices Retreat from Year Highs
October 17, 2009 by Silver Coins Today · Leave a Comment
Silver prices in both New York and London retreated from last week’s highs with both markets settling at weekly losses of more than 1.5 percent. New York silver futures for December delivery closed Friday at $17.42 an ounce, declining 27 cents, or 1.5 percent, from last Friday’s close of $17.69. London silver was set to […]
2009 Chinese Silver Coins Celebrate 60th Anniversary
October 16, 2009 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Two new silver coins from China have been released to help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their independence. Each coin reflects the power and artistry of a country that has grown to become one of the world’s major powers.
Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set Issued Today
October 15, 2009 by Silver Coins Today · Leave a Comment
As a reminder, the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set will be issued today, Oct. 15, at noon ET by the United States Mint. The US Mint first added the set to its online store in September, and ever since, excitement has been building in the collector community. The price of the commemorative product is $55.95, […]