Great River Journeys Silver Coin Set

For those looking for a way to travel the world from the comfort of their coin collection, the Perth Mint has released a new five coin set allowing just that. Each colorized coin of the Great River Journeys Silver Proof Coin Set features a different river from around the globe.

Silver Prices Fall from ’09 Highs

Silver prices retreated from 2009 highs this week as the metal fell 2.4 percent in London and 0.7 percent in New York. New York December silver futures closed Friday to $18.302 an ounce, marking a 13.8 cent loss. London silver was fixed at $17.74 an ounce, falling 44 cents for the week. Despite the loss, [...]

US Mint Silver Coin Sales: Eagles 7,000 Shy of 26 Million

2009 American Silver Eagle sales were less than impressive at the start of November, but they quickly warmed after silver prices reached year highs. The eagles now look to be the talk of the month.

Australian Lunar Silver 2010 Year of the Tiger Coins

Few objects relating to man can be traced back millennia, but the Chinese Lunar Calendar is one such example. Fine tuned through the years, the calendar has been linked to animals as a mnemonic aid in remembering the twelve cycles. The year 2010 is to be the Year of the Tiger. In recognition of this, [...]

Silver Prices Surge 6.1% in NY and 5.0% in London, 2009 Highs Hit

Silver prices soared this week as the metal followed the path of rising gold. 2009 highs were reached on Wednesday, before easing back yet still earning respective weekly increase in New York and London of 6.1 percent and 5.0 percent. New York silver futures for December delivery ended at $18.44 an ounce on Friday to [...]

2009 Silver Eagles Top 25,000,000

The newest United States Mint sales figures indicate collectors are paying more attention to silver coins. Only two silver numismatic products failed to outperform their prior week numbers. And while bullion 2009 American Silver Eagle sales softened slightly in the last seven days, they did top 25,000,000 for the year and reinforced their dominance.

Medal of Honor Silver and Gold Coins in 2011

Legislation authorizing the US Mint to strike up to 500,000 $1 silver coins and 100,000 $5 gold coins was signed into law by President Obama on Friday, November 6, 2009. Known as the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, the coins will be struck in 2011 to mark the 150th anniversary since the creation of [...]

Austria Railway of the Future Silver Coins Issued

The Austrian Mint has created another beautifully detailed piece to conclude its six coin 20-euro Austria Railways Commemorative Series. The Railway of the Future silver coin exemplifies the attention to detail that has caught the eye of many numismatists around the world.

Silver Prices Volatile During the Week

Silver was volatile this week. Daily prices took turns at large swings of ups and downs. In the end, New York silver as virtually unchanged for the week while London silver fell 20 cents. Specific figures follow. New York silver futures for December delivery ended at $17.380 an ounce on Friday for a half penny [...]

2009 Silver Proof Set Sales Hit 558,388

The 2009 Silver Proof Set not only recovered from its recent dip, but it again garnered the most attention in the realm of numismatic silver products, the latest US Mint weekly coin sales reveal.

Braille Commemorative Silver Dollars Sales End Dec. 11

All United States Mint product options for commemorative Braille Silver Dollars will go off sale on Dec. 11 at 5:00 PM ET, the Mint announced last week.

2010 Australian Centenary of Flight Silver Proof Coin Debuts

Harry Houdini is a name almost synonymous with magic and stunt acts, but few are aware that he was also a pilot in the early days of aviation. In fact, he is attributed with being the first individual to obtain sustained flight in the country of Australia. That is why the Perth Mint has released [...]

2010 Mount Hood National Forest Silver Coin Recommendations

Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon is the fifth and final site to be commemorated in 2010 through the America the Beautiful Quarters Program and the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin Program. These eleven year commemorative coin series will result in companion 56 circulating quarter-dollar and silver bullion coins with reverse designs emblematic of [...]

2010 Grand Canyon National Park Silver Coin Recommendations

2010 kicks off a new series of quarters that will celebrate US national parks and national sites. The program of America the Beautiful Quarters will feature five rotating reverse designs each year until at least 2021. In addition to the quarter-dollars, the United States Mint will also issue bullion five-ounce, .999 fine silver coins with [...]

2010 Yosemite National Park Silver Coin Recommendations

2010 will feature a new series of commemoratives quarters with five rotating reverse designs depicting national parks and national sites. Along with these quarter-dollars the United States Mint will issue duplicate silver versions as part of the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin Program. The 2010 Yosemite National Park Silver Bullion Coin will complement the [...]

2010 Yellowstone National Park Silver Coin Recommendations

The Yellowstone National Park Quarter will be the second quarter-dollar issued next year as a part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Accompanying it to help celebrate the historic park in Wyoming will be a silver coin with a duplicate design, but much larger in size. The 2010 Yellowstone National Park Silver Bullion Coin [...]

2010 Hot Springs National Park Silver Coin Recommendations

As companions to next year’s America the Beautiful Quarters, the United States Mint will strike "duplicate" silver bullion versions in .999 fine silver that are three inches in diameter and weigh five ounces. First up for release is the Arkansas 2010 Hot Springs National Park Quarter. But reverse designs for all of the 2010 coins [...]

Girl Scouts Silver Commemorative Coins in 2013

The US Mint will issue up to 350,000 silver commemorative coins in 2013 thanks to the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, which President Obama signed into law on Oct. 29. The act, which was introduced as House Resolution 621 by Rep. Jack Kingston, enjoyed bipartisan support. A companion bill in the Senate, S. [...]

Weekly Silver Prices Rally to 6.9% in NY and 5.8% in London

In a continuation of the seesaw silver prices we discussed last Saturday, a fresh rally has tilted silver significantly higher — to the tune of weekly gains of 5.8 percent in London and 6.9 percent in New York. New York silver futures for December delivery closed to $17.375 an ounce on Friday, dipping 3.5 cents. [...]

UK 40th Anniversary 50p Silver Proof Collection

Celebrating the introduction of a revolutionary new coin four decades ago, the Royal Mint has released the 2009 UK 40th Anniversary 50p Silver Proof Collection. The 50p coin made history in 1969 by becoming the first seven-sided coin struck for mass circulation.

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