2012 Australian Kangaroo High Relief Silver Coin

Available now from the Perth Mint of Australia is the 2012 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin. The limited mintage release of this strike marks the third annual issue of the high relief silver proof coin series that dates back to 2010.

That year not only saw the high relief debut, but it also marked the first time the kangaroo coins were struck from .999 fine silver. Previous to that point, the Perth Mint produced kangaroo coins from gold. Read More…

Silver Ends First Half of 2012 Lower; Eagle Coins Top 17M

U.S. silver soared Friday to lift the white metal into the black for the week and nearly for the month.

On the Comex in New York, silver prices for September delivery surged $1.32, or 5%, to settle at $27.61 an ounce and notch a 3.6% weekly gain. Prices traded between an intraday low of $26.27 an ounce and a high of $27.92 an ounce. Read More…

Demand Rises for US Silver Coins, Led by Silver Eagle Products

Silver coins are pulling in more buyers, based on fresh sales data from the United States Mint. 22 silver products experienced higher weekly sales as compared to the last one, and the top three surged by amounts exceeding 10,000.

In particular, U.S. Mint sales reflect greater demand for the 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle and the San Francisco American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set. Read More…

2012 Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coin Sales Begin

Authorized Purchasers are now able to order 2012 Chaco Culture National Historical Park 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coins from the United States Mint. Along with that debut, the initial sales numbers for the silver coins are also known.

United States Mint AP’s ordered 3,200 of the new bullion coins, according to sales data published by the U.S. Mint on Monday. While not breaking any sort of records, it did help to kick-start the new week. Read More…

Australian Manta Ray Silver Proof Coin Available

The Perth Mint of Australia brings to a close its popular Australian Sea Life II — The Reef collector coin series with the recent release of the 2012 Australian Manta Ray Silver Proof Coin.

As the name of the strike indicates, its reverse contains a design showcasing the graceful manta ray that can be found along the Great Barrier Reef. Read More…

Canadian 2012 Calgary Stampede 100th Anniversary Silver Coins

A century of rodeo fun is celebrated by the Royal Canadian Mint with the release of proof 2012 Calgary Stampede silver coins in 1 ounce and 5 ounce sizes.

Both silver coins, one denominated in $50 and the other a silver dollar, commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Calgary Stampede in 1912 and the prestigious annual event it has become today. Read More…

National Park Service 100th Anniversary Silver Coins Proposed

Legislation introduced in the House seeks commemorative $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and 50-cent clad coins to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

Officially named the National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act and numbered H.R. 5840, the bill would have the United States Mint strike the coins for calendar year 2016 to coincide with the centennial creation of the NPS. Read More…

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