Silver’s Slide Ends in January, 2010

Silver prices can head no lower in January, but only because the trading days ended for the month on Friday. Silver tumbled during the first month in 2010, falling 4.1 percent in London and 3.9 percent in New York. The strength of the US dollar and worries over industrial demand were commonly cited for silver [...]

US Mint Sales: 2010 American Silver Eagles Break Record

Demand during the last several days has declined for all United States Mint silver products, according to the latest sales stats. Still, investors and collectors this month have given more than enough attention to the newly released bullion 2010 American Silver Eagle coins. January sales are at an all-time, record-smashing high.

Disabled Veterans Commemorative Silver Dollar Release Date Set

The first of two commemorative coins planned for 2010 by the United States Mint will be released on February 25, according the the Product Schedule located on the US Mint’s website. Known as the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar, the collector proof and uncirculated silver coins will see a maximum mintage of [...]

Silver Plunges 8.1% in New York, 6.7% in London

Silver prices fell of a cliff this week in both New York and London. The metal suffered respective weekly losses of 8.1 percent and 6.7 percent. Price declines began to slope lower on Wednesday, after gold struggled following news that China was beginning to tighten bank lending which boosted the US dollar. Gold generally moves [...]

2010 Royal Canadian Mint Silver Proof Set

The 2010 Royal Canadian Mint Silver Proof Set is now available to order and literally includes a flagship as its premier coin. Consisting of eight different coins, with all except two struck from sterling silver, the set is sure to be extremely popular with collectors from around the world.

US Mint Sales: 2010 Silver Eagles Start Strong

Similar to last week, two of three US Mint numismatic silver products declined in demand, but the newly released bullion 2010 American Silver Eagle Coins enjoyed spectacular sales. Of the remaining three silver sets still sold by the United States Mint, only the 2009 Silver Proof Set improved as compared to their prior weekly gain, [...]

Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Coin Release Date Set

According to the latest updated US Mint 2010 schedule, the highly anticipated release for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar will be March 23, 2010. Up to 350,000 of the Scout coins will be struck to either proof or uncirculated condition from 90% silver and 10% copper. Their release coincides with the [...]

2010 Burke & Wills Anniversary Silver Proof Coin

Burke and Wills are not well-known names in most of the world, but in Australia they are legendary heroes on par with America’s Lewis and Clark. This is because the two men were responsible for leading the first expedition of european settlers across the Australian continent from south to north. To commemorate this triumphant, yet [...]

Silver Weekly Prices Advance in London, Decline Slightly in NY

Silver weekly prices calmed following the wild upward rides of the first 2010 trading week. Silver in London did push up 2.2 percent for the week. However, later closing New York silver futures dipped 22.5 cents on Friday to finish with a weekly 0.2 percent loss. At the end of the day, New York silver [...]

US Mint Silver Coin Sales: Old Uncirculated Set and Eagles Lead

Demand for two of the three numismatic sets currently offered by the United States Mint retreated while bullion Silver Eagles surged, according to the latest US Mint weekly sales data. It is the end of the 2009-dated eagles. The Mint sold out of their remaining inventory on Tuesday morning. Mint authorized purchasers had ordered 236,500 [...]

2009 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins Sold Out

Topping off a mintage that was already in the record sales range, the US Mint announced today that it has sold out of the 2009 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins.

American Silver Eagle Coins Set 2009 Annual Record at 28.7 Million

Anyone who reads the paper or pays attention to the news on the television or the radio can tell you that precious metal demand was extremely high in 2009. Owing to this almost insatiable appetite for silver, the United States Mint revealed record sales of its American Eagle Silver Bullion coins for the year. The [...]

Canadian Ultra-High Relief 2010 Sun Silver Coin Sells Out

The Royal Canadian Mint in October released limited edition silver coin that was only the second ever proof dollar struck in ultra high relief long associated with ancient medallic art. Symbolizing the sun in three dimensions, the specially crafted coin has sold out.

Silver Prices Surge in First 2010 Trading Week

Silver prices were smoking hot during the first full week of trading in 2010. For the week, the metal soared 9.6 percent in New York and was fixed 6.7 percent higher in London. Silver prices in 2009 posted an annual gain in New York of 49 percent, which was the biggest yearly increase since 1979. [...]

2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar Images

The United States Mint just released high resolution images of the upcoming 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coins. Previously, interested collectors only had line-art illustrations of the silver dollars to imagine what they would look like. Now detailed samples of the proof and uncirculated coins are available.

Silver Coins Rise in First 2010 US Mint Sales Report

The first United States Mint numismatic product sales report in 2010 shows rising demand for silver coins, despite a holiday shortened week. The increases break a three-week trend of softening sales, with the latest levels nearing those that were last seen toward the middle of December.

2010 Pheidippides’ Marathon Anniversary Silver Coin

The name Pheidippides probably does not mean much to most, but his story has led to a sport known to all. That is why The Perth Mint has released the high relief Pheidippides’ Marathon Run 2,500th Anniversary Silver Proof Coin.

2009 NY and London Silver Prices, Annual Gains

Despite a down week, silver had a spectacular 2009. The metal posted an annual gain in New York of 49%, which was the biggest yearly increase since 1979. The percent gain was even larger in London at 57.5%.