2011-2013 Canadian Wildlife Silver Bullion Coins

With the upcoming availability of the fifth coin in the Canadian Wildlife Silver Bullion Coin Series, this article provides a quick review of all post issues

Canadian Wildlife Silver Bullion Coins are produced as a three-year series issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Dates on each are either 2011, 2012 or 2013.

A total of six unique coins are included within the series, each featuring a unique reverse design showcasing a different member of the diverse creatures found in Canada. Read More…

Canadian 2012 $20 Silver Farewell to the Penny Commemorative Coin at Face Value

The 2012 $20 Silver Farewell to the Penny Commemorative Coin has been released by the Royal Canadian Mint as the fifth 99.99% pure silver strike of the "Exchange $20 for $20" program.

Coins of this series have proven extremely popular with collectors not only because of their designs and silver content but also because the Mint sells each at face value. Read More…

Numismatic Acadia 5 Ounce Silver Coin Opening Sales

Splashing onto the numismatic silver scene was the collector 2012-P Acadia National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.

Inaugural sales hit 6,552 between its launch date of Monday, August 13 and August 20, illustrating renewed interest in the America the Beautiful coin series.

The Acadia silver coin topped opening sales of the previous 2012-dated issues by 187 and 38. Collectors purchased 6,365 Chaco Culture Silver Coins during its debut week of July 9 to July 16, and buyers scooped up 6,514 of the El Yunque Silver Coins with one less selling day from May 29 to June 4. Still, demand was not as great as it was for 2011-dated coins which started with sales above 7,000. Read More…

1873-CC No Arrows Dime Sets Record Price in US Coins Auction

A record price for the most expensive dime ever sold at auction was recently established at the American Numismatic Association 2012 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money. Setting the record at $1.84 million was the 1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated dime certified by PCGS as MS-65.

The single coin was one of many put up for sale during the several day auction held by Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Read More…

2013 Pronghorn Antelope Silver Bullion Coin Fifth in Canadian Wildlife Series

The 2013 Pronghorn Antelope silver bullion coin from the Royal Canadian Mint will soon be available to the public. It is the fifth of six planned releases to appear as part of the popular Canadian Wildlife series.

Officials of the Mint announced the new silver bullion coin recently at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read More…

Collectors Buy 24,130 Making American History Coin and Currency Sets

The latest U.S. Mint sales stats revealed the top seller among numismatic silver products was a debuting product. Initial demand seemed solid enough as collectors bought 24,130 of the Making American History Coin and Currency Sets.

Other best sellers included the uncirculated and proof 2012 American Silver Eagle coins as well as the 2012 Silver Proof Set. Read More…

2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Available

Today, August 13, 2012, the United States Mint started selling the 2012-P Acadia National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.

Pricing for the uncirculated coin, which contains a reverse design emblematic of the national park in Maine, is listed at $204.95. Read More…

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