2012 Australian Koala Silver Coin Minted to 1/10 Ounce

The Perth Mint of Australia has issued a new 2012 Australian Koala Silver Coin struck from 1/10 ounce of the precious metal with a face value of 10 cents. Shown on the reverse is an original image of a koala seen on all 2012-dated coins from the series. Each is composed of 99.9% pure silver. […]

2012 Silver Eagle Proof Coin Sales Debut

As expected, United States Mint weekly sales revealed robust debuting figures for the 2012-W American Silver Eagle proof coin. This year’s most popular numismatic silver issue launched on Thursday, April 12. By Monday, April 16, collectors purchased 299,539 of them. A few things changed between this year’s release and previous ones, the first being there […]

Canadian 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Silver Coins Released

Extending a program that debuted last year, the Royal Canadian Mint has released two new silver coins as part of the Maple Leaf Forever Coin series. Like the previous strikes, the 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Silver Coins are available in two different sizes — a one kilo $250 coin and a 1/2 ounce $10 coin. […]

2012-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Released

One of the United States Mint’s most popular annual numismatic products is now available. The 2012-W American Silver Eagle proof coin was released for sale beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, April 12, 2012. The American Silver Eagle has an initial price listed of $59.95, plus the U.S. Mint’s standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 […]

Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars, Familiar US Coin Sales Leader

It was no surprise that the Star-Spangled Banner silver dollars continued to lead silver products in the latest weekly results of the United States Mint sales figures. Others with high sales included the Uncirculated Silver Eagle, the America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set and the Proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar. Although the proof and […]

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Silver Coin in Diamond Gemstone Shape

A uniquely shaped and designed silver coin honoring the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was authorized by the Isle of Man Government and released by the Pobjoy Mint in the United Kingdom. Two facets of the silver coin are boldly remindful of its celebratory purpose. First is its shape, that of a diamond gemstone with six sides […]

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Honored with 2012 UK Silver Coins

Minting facilities from around the world have been striking and releasing coins as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II. Not surprisingly, a significant collection of 60th anniversary products is offered by Britain’s Royal Mint (www.royalmint.com). Just as the 60-year reign of the Queen has included a variety of important events, the […]

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