Silver Prices End Higher Through Final Three Weeks in February

Silver prices ended on stronger notes through the final three weeks of February after having tumbled nearly 20% during the three prior weeks, and by more than $1 in the first week of the month alone. Despite gold declining slightly over the past week, silver — which often follows the yellow metal — was higher [...]

US Mint Issues Disabled Veterans Commemorative Coins

2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollars are now available. The United States Mint today at noon ET opened ordering for these special commemorative silver coins honoring disabled veterans who selflessly served in the armed forces, and paid an enormous personal sacrifice in so doing. During an introductory period lasting through to March 29, [...]

US Mint Sales: 2010 American Silver Eagles Top 5 Million

2010 American Silver Eagle bullion coins were stuck for a week at 1.25 million for the month of February. That changed Wednesday afternoon when United States Mint sales figures showed that they popped up another 800,000. With the 2,050,000 in February added to the 3,225,000 purchased in January, 2010-dated Silver Eagles have topped 5 million [...]

Australian Leafy Sea Dragon Silver Proof Coin

The 1/2 oz Silver Proof Leafy Sea Dragon coin marks the second issue in the Australian Sea Life series. Available now from the Perth Mint, each coin provides a glimpse into the beautiful underwater world surrounding Australia. With the land ‘Down Under’ hosting some of the most pristine reef environments on the globe, it is [...]

Silver Surges for Second Straight Week

Silver rallied for a second straight week after plunging nearly 20% during the three prior weeks. New York silver futures surged ahead 6.3% since last Friday while the fix in London boosted the metal by 4.0% during the same time period. For the most part, and as imparted last week, silver has been following gold’s [...]

America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins a Production Challenge, Says US Mint Director

With only a few months before the anticipated release of the first America the Beautiful Quarter honoring Hot Springs National Park, the United States Mint appears to be struggling with production issues regarding the companion silver bullion series. Dictated by the same law that authorized the quarters, the US Mint is required to produce five-ounce [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Eagles Strolling at 1.25 Million

With the United States Mint headquarters closed down due to winter storms during the first four business days of last week, coin sales were not reported last Wednesday. This week’s report, therefore, includes two weeks worth of data instead of the normal one.

2010 Commemorative Silver Dollar Prices: Boy Scouts and Disabled Vet Coins

The United States Mint has published the prices for its two 2010 Commemorative Silver Dollar Coins. As it has done in the past, the US Mint will offer reduced, introductory pricing. The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Silver Dollar launches first on February 25, 2010, in proof and uncirculated conditions for $39.95 and [...]

Silver Weekly Prices Jump 4.2% in New York

Silver prices marked gains in the second week in February after tumbling nearly 20% during the three prior weeks. Despite slight losses on Friday, weekly silver prices jumped 4.2% in New York and 1.1% in London. For the most part, silver followed gold’s direction, and gold moved opposite of the US dollar. The greenback was [...]

2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin

For the third year in a row, the Perth Mint of Australia is offering a twist on its highly sought after koala silver coins. This one is in the form of its newly released 2010 Australian Gilded Koala Silver 1 oz. Coin. To create this unique coin, the Mint takes the same design as seen [...]

Austrian Mint 2010 Winter Olympic Silver Coins

Just in time for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics, the Austrian Mint in Vienna has released new silver coins celebrating two disciplines in winter sports, the 5 Euro Silver Ski Jump Coin and the 5 Euro Silver Snowboard Coin. Both coins honor sporting events known well to the Austrians, and are sure to be instant [...]

Silver Tumbles Nearly 20% in Three Weeks

Silver prices ended the first week in February with deepened losses. The metal has caved by almost 20 percent since mid-January. While the enormous losses could present a buying opportunity next week, little is in the news front to suggest a direction of north or south. Precious metals have thus far been commanded by the [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Products Fall to Three

The portion of the weekly sales report from the United States Mint covering silver coins is getting smaller and smaller. Last week’s Annual Uncirculated Dollar Set sell out brought the amount of US Mint’s silver related offerings down to three — two collector driven products released last year, and the new 2010 American Silver Eagle [...]

US Mint 2009 Annual Report: Silver Coins Revenue

Silver coins, while certainly not the main focus of the United States Mint 2009 Annual Report, did figure prominently in many of the sales results shown within its pages. Almost without a doubt, the insatiable appetite for precious metals displayed by investors last year created the biggest impact on US Mint operations. With demand for [...]

2008 US Annual Uncirculated Dollar Set Sells Out

It is atypical to talk about a two-year-old-dated US Mint product only selling out now, but that is exactly the case with the 2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set. The Mint set sold out on Thursday, with the most recent sales figures showing that 98,896 were snapped up by Monday, January 25, [...]