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 […]

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