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According to the latest report from the U.S. Mint, sales of both gold and silver bullion coins rebounded strongly during May. Sales of the American Gold Eagle bullion coins during April had declined to only 20,000 ounces, the lowest monthly sales since ...  

June looks to be a busy month for the United States Mint. Among the first new products to hit the numismatic street will be two silver proof sets -- a core annual offering and a two-coin set featuring San Francisco minted American Silver Eagle coins. On Monday, June 4, the 2012 Silver Proof Set will be released for $67.95, the same price as last year's issue [...]  

Got enough gold bullion lying around? Have spare cash? It's probably not a bad idea to diversify a bit with some of the prettiest numismatic coins on market: The MS-63 Saint Gauden. As bullion prices continue to fall amid across-the-board selloffs in the ...  

The latest releases in the Diamond Jubilee commemorative coin program from the Perth Mint of Australia feature two large gold and silver coins. A Diamond Jubilee is a celebration marking 60 years of a British monarch's reign, and the last one occurred in 1897 for Queen Victoria. Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II [...]  

When a gold investor decides to take the leap and “get physical,” the first step is usually the purchase of a gold bullion coin. Many investors in the US, with good reason, are attracted to the American Gold Eagle coin for its liquidity ...  

Debuting products led U.S. Mint sales but a number of silver coins and a few gold coins also appeared prominently on the sales charts. Newly released 2012 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Coin Sets reached opening sales of 164,459 to lead all collector offerings last week. While other world mints would be thrilled to score such high sales [...]  

Odyssey Marine Exploration amended a $3 million term loan maturing April 23. The term loan was increased to $5 million with an expiration date of July 11, 2013, the Tampa company said in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Odyssey (NASDAQ: OMEX) secured the loan with roughly 27,000 numismatic coins recovered from the SS Republic shipwreck.  

The United States Mint is now selling the 2012 Uncirculated Coin Set. The set contains a total of 28 coins. One of each circulating coin from the Philadelphia Mint and one of each from the Denver Mint is included: five (5) quarters from America the Beautiful Quarters Program (El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, Acadia National Park in Maine, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in...  

Park Avenue Numismatics, a leading rare coins and precious metals dealer announced today the launch of its mobile version of their popular online Rare Coin and Bullion website to mobile site m.parkavenumis.com. Inspired by an increasingly mobile society ...  

Columbus — A West Columbus comic book store reports several silver coins were stolen during a burglary Tuesday morning. According to a police report, someone entered the Black Hole Comics store located at 5457 Norton Rd. by entering through a ...  

CHIKMAGALUR/MYSORE: A team of archeologists have excavated Roman silver coins at Anuvanahalli in Tarikere taluk in Chikmagalur. It is now believed that the Romans might have tried to trade in medicinal plants which were found abundantly in the ...  

Members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) attending the organization's general membership meeting on April 17, 2012 overwhelmingly approved a three-point definition of so-called "coin doctoring." According to the PNG press release, "This is a complex issue, but we needed to have a concise definition to help combat the deliberative and unacceptable alteration of coins in an effort to deceive. More than 50 PNG member-dealers...  

A newly introduced Senate bill calls for commemorative coins in calendar year 2016 to honor the Pro Football Hall of Fame located in Canton, Ohio. Matching language to a House version (H.R. 4104) which was submitted for consideration in late February, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act would authorize gold, silver and clad commemorative coins in calendar year 2016 to recognize and celebrate football, its legends and to...  

Stack's Bowers Galleries, leading auctioneer and retailer of premium collectible coins, currency and precious metals, announces the offering of a sophisticated collection of United States Federally Issued banknotes pedigreed as the Watermelon Collection. This advanced assortment covers nearly all genres of the large size type issuance and will be a featured collection in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the American Numismatic...  

Heading into the three-day Memorial Day weekend, the United States Mint today, May 25, 2012, released the Grover Cleveland Presidential $1 Coin honoring the first of the former leader's two non-consecutive terms. The new coins celebrating the 22nd President went on sale at noon ET directly from the U.S. Mint in rolls, bags, and boxes. It is the second of four releases this year in the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program, with the...  

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Sales of coins commemorating the inauguration of President Ma Ying-jeou were lukewarm yesterday, the first say of sale, amid a low international gold price and the president's plummeting approval ratings.  

We have received a message about from site sponsor RobotKingom.com in regards to the recently revealed Collector Coin box: Robot Kingdom wrote:Dear customers, Ever got troubled to store the coins from Transformers items? It is our honour to present you a gift from Hasbro Asia. Here is a coin case for those who have collected the following items: MP-09 Rodmus Prime, MP-10 Optimus Prime, MP-11 Starscream, Encore 20 Devastator and DA-15...  

A new collector box which is designed to hold and display the Takara Collector coins that have accompanied Takara MP-09 Rodimus Prime, MP-10 Optimus Prime, MP-11 Starscream, Dark of the Moon Jetwing Optimus Prime and Encore 20 Devastator has been revealed on www.Fattoys.blogspot. The box is embossed with an Autobot symbol inside of a Matrix of Leadership like design. The collector box is described as Transformers Offically Hasbro...  

SARASOTA, Fla., May 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), a Florida-based independent coin certification and grading company, announced today it has graded 25 million coins — becoming the first grading company to reach this ...  

They pulled their $1 and $2 bills years ago and replaced them with coins--which is certainly reasonable, since coins should be for "small change" and notes for larger expenditures. We should do the same.What good are pennies anymore? None, and the Canucks are yanking them:The Canadian government announced on Thursday that it plans to pull the penny from circulation at the end of 2012, saying the copper-coated currency is more expensive for...  

The store, situated in a jewelry store environment, buys and sells gold, silver, and platinum jewelry; rare and silver coins, investment bullion; diamonds, pre-owned Rolex watches, and sterling flatware. “Southern Bullion is honored to be part ...  

American Gold Eagle bullion coins and 1 oz. Canadian Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins. The APMEX Physical - 1 oz. Gold Redeemable Trust intends to provide investors with access to the gold market while providing the liquidity of an exchange-traded security.  

Not that they have been bad investments. The coin issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Nelson was priced by Spink at the end of the year of issue (2005) at £555 in gold. The latest price quoted by Spink for this coin is £1,600.  

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), a Florida-based independent coin certification and grading company, announced today it has graded 25 million coins -- becoming the first grading company to reach this milestone. Throughout its 25 years in business, NGC has been instrumental in expanding the coin industry both in the United States and abroad. The company has helped facilitate the acceptance of [...]  

Taipei, May 21 (CNA) Sales of coins commemorating the inauguration of President Ma Ying-jeou were lukewarm Monday, the first say of sale, amid a low international gold price and the president's plummeting approval ratings. There were no lines of people ...  

Taipei, May 21 (CNA) Sales of coins commemorating the inauguration of President Ma Ying-jeou were lukewarm Monday, the first say of sale, amid a low international gold price and the president's plummeting approval ratings. There were no lines of people ...  

The Royal Canadian Mint already has begun selling commemorative coins marking the war's bicentennial. In January, the mint released its 2012 silver dollar featuring images of an Iroquois warrior, a British sergeant and a French-Canadian soldier ...  

Gold edged about $3 lower Monday as prices consolidated when failing to attain $1,600 an ounce and after two prior sessions in which the yellow metal rebounded by more than $55. "Gold had a really nice rally following a very steep drop, so we might get some consolidation from here as the market prepares to take on $1,600," Bloomberg quoted Feng Liang, an analyst at GF Futures Co. Gold prices for June delivery settled down $3.20, or 0.2...  

Gridiron greats including former Cleveland Brown Bobby Mitchell are throwing their support to a plan for the U.S. Mint to sell gold and silver commemorative coins whose proceeds would benefit the Pro- Football Hall of Fame. The plan sponsored by ...  

People interested in collecting ancient coins and currencies have good news. The city will play host to the 3rd National Numismatic Exhibition 2012. About 700 artefacts, apart from coins and paper money, would be featured at the exhibition. A large variety ...  

Not only does Liberty Coin & Precious Metals have the lowest premiums on the Gold Eagle, Gold Krugerrand, Gold Maple Leaf & Gold Perth Bar, but also on numismatic and rare coins, such as Saint Gaudens and Morgan Dollars. While gold scams have scared many ...  

Excerpted from Warman’s U.S. Coin Collecting by Alan Herbert, available from http://www.ShopNumisMaster.com. The most important tool for collecting coins is a magnifier lens: Every coin collector needs at least one magnifier. A magnifier is ...  

A college student who started collecting coins as a young child when "the tooth fairy" left Morgan silver dollars under his pillow is the winner of the 2012 Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) Young Numismatist Scholarship. A National Honor Society member, Zapantis was President of both his senior class and the student council when he graduated from Clinton High School in 2009. He just completed his junior year at Worcester...  

Canada has a long and proud history of paying tribute to our important historical events by immortalizing them on our coins. Unlike the U.S.A., we do not put heads of state on our coins, but instead other national symbols.  

SARASOTA, Fla., May 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has released an online price guide of Chinese Panda coins 1974 to date. The NGC Chinese Modern Coin Price Guide, accessible on NGC's website, is a comprehensive free ...  

In truth, coin collecting is part art, part science and part history. Un-earthing a hidden treasure and discovering what it is and what it's worth is the ultimate adventure for coin collectors.  

Canada has a long and proud history of paying tribute to our important historical events by immortalizing them on our coins. Unlike the U.S.A., we do not put heads of state on our coins, but instead other national symbols.  

Collectors on Wednesday should expect lower prices for certain numismatic gold coins issued by the United States Mint. Based on the U.S. Mint pricing policy and as a result of consistently lower precious metals prices, price cuts should be applied across several numismatic offerings to include American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalo Coins, First Spouse Coins, and Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative $5 Coin products [...]  

Demand tumbled last month for American Eagle silver and gold bullion coins, according to April sales figures reported by the United States Mint. The pace was down from the previous month and a year ago, with 22-karat American Eagle Gold coin sales in April notably the weakest for a month since June 2008 [...]  

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has released an online price guide of Chinese Panda coins 1974 to date. The NGC Chinese Modern Coin Price Guide, accessible on NGC's website, is a comprehensive free resource and includes silver, gold, platinum, palladium and bi-metallic Panda coins and medals. Values for more than 640 Panda issues are available, as well as photographs of different issues. Many coin prices will be updated regularly. All...  

Gold and silver prices continued to drift lower Tuesday, but platinum closed higher for the first time in more than a week and palladium settled up for the first time since Thursday. Gold was again pressured by a weaker euro and stronger U.S. dollar as the yellow metal fell to the lowest point in more than 4-1/2 months [...]  

HYDERABAD: ‘Old is gold’ is a well-known saying, but is an understatement when it comes to the wide array of rare coins and bank notes displayed at the 3rd National Numismatic Exhibition - 2012 at Maruti Gardens convention centre, Lakdikapul.  

The U.S. House of Representativeson Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would require the Treasury Department to issue Mark Twain gold and silver commemorative coins in 2016, with revenue from the sales to benefit the Mark Twain House ...  

CoinWeek (blog)Where Bullion Investing And Coin Collecting Merge – PART 2CoinWeek (blog)By Al Doyle on April 30, 2012 6:31 AM by Al Doyle for CoinWeek Collectors with a hard money mentality who want to go beyond familiar series such as the American silver Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf have a growing number of options when it comes to ...and more »  

Sterling Silver has long been a popular commodity to trade and collect, and many of today's investors look to silver as a way to protect the wealth they have accunulated. Junk silver coins are everyday coins that have value in their silver content, and most older everyday US coins are 90% silver. Collecting and profiting from them is easier than you think ...  

"It was fun for us." March marked the one-year anniversary of the Pitchers' coin collecting, with a total of $272. This meant the three organizations would receive $90 each. Delivering the checks brought a feeling of gratification for Chase, who held a ...  

Coin Update NewsSales Begin for 2012 United States Mint Proof SetCoin Update NewsThese five coins feature El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii, Acadia National Park in Maine, and Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.and more »  

Designed by Royal Mint engraver, Lee Robert Jones, the coin commemorates a maritime legend. The Titanic coins [http://www.royalmint.com/shop/titanic_2012_5_pound_alderney_brilliant_uncirculated ] depict the instantly recognisable profile of RMS Titanic ...  

Commemorative coins honoring Mark Twain could be issued by the United States Mint in 2016, based on legislation which overwhelmingly passed in the House on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Entitled the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act and numbered H.R. 2453, the bill sailed through the House almost without opposition by a vote of 408 to 4. Under the terms of the proposed Act, the Secretary of the Treasury would be required to produce gold and...  

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has authenticated and graded the single known example of a distinctive Stella variety as PF-60, J-1636a. The Stella, or four-dollar gold piece, was coined solely as a series of pattern pieces dated 1879 or 1880 in two major types. Both show a left-facing bust of Liberty on the obverse and a five-pointed star on the reverse, from which the coins get their popular name "Stella." More often seen is the...  

Opening sales performances are in for the 2012 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set and bags of Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coins. The latest sales figures from the United States Mint also reveal deepening demand for bullion Gold Eagles. American Gold Eagle bullion coins are on a fiery pace with 26,000 ounces moved through the first eight days of May. The total is already ahead of last month by 6,000 ounces and above February by 5,000 [...]  

The latest sales figures from the U.S. Mint show a continuing trend of lower gold bullion coin sales. Sales of American Gold Eagle bullion coins hit an all time high in 2009 when the Mint sold 1,435,000 ounces. During 2010, sales declined to 1.2 million ...  

The shops sells collectable bullion coins, with recent releases celebrating the Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee and Nelson Mandela. "Feedback from our stores and brokers is that at least 50 per cent of the bullion coins enquiries are from European customers ...  

WASHINGTON -- House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa may be worked up over commemorative coins minted for the General Services Administration's embarrassing Las Vegas splurge, but the George W. Bush administration appears to have made a similar coin. And Issa rather likes such baubles himself.  

CoinWeek (blog)WHERE BULLION INVESTING AND COIN COLLECTING MERGE – PART 1CoinWeek (blog)By Al Doyle on April 24, 2012 6:51 AM by Al Doyle for CoinWeek Are you a collector or investor? The answer doesn't have to be an either/or proposition. More than a few coin enthusiasts have a favorite series or two they pursue as a hobby while ...  

WASHINGTON -- House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa may be worked up over commemorative coins minted for the General Services Administration's embarrassing Las Vegas splurge, but the George W. Bush administration appears to have made a ...  

Two Brazilian coins – a Pedro I gold 6400 Reis 1822-R Coronation Piece and a Joao VI (as King) gold 6400 Reis 1822-R – took ... Realized $57,500 Greece – Constantine I silver Essai 2 Drachmai 1915, KM-E35, Divo-P98, Proof 64 NGC: Realized $57,500 ...  

We've done it again! Announcing to the world that the uniquely Irish designed 1916 Easter Rising 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coins have just been launched. Available in 24 carat gold plate, fine silver plate and bronze finish, these fabulous 1916 ...  

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP – Those who enjoy history, art and a bit of mystery need look no further than the coins in their piggy bank for new worlds to explore. Jason O’Grady of Northfield, president of the Atlantic County Numismatic Society, has been jazzed ...  

A former manager of the American Numismatic Association Money Museum has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for stealing nearly $1 million worth of rare coins. He pleaded guilty to the crime in January. The American Numismatic Association says that ...  

The total sales of gold and silver bullion coins detailed above do not include U.S. Mint gold and silver numismatic coin sales which are directly sold to the public.  American Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins are only sold to a network of authorized ...  

BEVERLY HILLS, CA.-A variety of 19th century rarities – from an 1808 quarter eagle to an 1839-O branch mint proof half dollar and an historic 1860 Mormon five dollar coin – highlight Heritage Auctions’ Feb. 2-5, 2012 Long Beach U.S. Coins Signature® Auction.  

Huge sums of money exchange hands through absentee bidders who travel across the world collecting vintage coins at international auction houses like Baldwin's and Spink. And, akin to portfolio managers who ensure best returns from stocks and ...  

president of Archives International Auctions The firm is always looking for U.S. and worldwide banknotes, stocks, bonds, stamps, coins, autographs and postal history from individual better items to large estate collections. To sell or consign a ...  

President Obama signed the United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act into law on Monday, April 2, 2012. The Act, now Public Law 112-104, sets the parameters for the United States Mint to produce up to 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 silver dollars and 750,000 clad half dollars in calendar year 2015. These coins will be struck in collector proof and uncirculated qualities, bringing the total types of coins to six...  

However, among the measure's chief proponents is the organization American Principles in Action ... The state of Utah enacted a similar law in 2011, allowing tax breaks for gold and silver coins, as well as directing the state to allow payment of debts ...  

In addition to preparing for several new product launches this week, the United States Mint on Monday announced the designs for the upcoming 2012 First Spouse Gold Coins -- their release dates have yet to be published. This year's one-half ounce, 24-karat gold coins will honor and feature Alice Paul and the suffrage movement, Frances Cleveland (first term), Caroline Harrison and Frances Cleveland (second term) [...]  

Based on the recent upward trend in the gold market compared to nearly one week ago, price increases for U.S. Mint numismatic gold coins are possible. (Jump to table of likely coin prices.) Basically, if the London gold PM Fix is $1,650.00 or higher on Wednesday, then prices will rise for commemorative gold and other numismatic gold coins that are produced by the U.S. Mint [...]  

Krystal A. Pinsonneault, 29, of South Onota Street, pleaded guilty on Friday in Central Berkshire District Court to a single count of receiving stolen property worth more than $250. The charge was in connection with the sale of seven coins ...  

According to Fat Toys Corner Blog, Hasbro Asia have released a special collectors coin box that was designed to display all the commemorative coins that have been released with with the Masterpiece MP-9 Rodimus Prime, Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime ...  

Stack's Bowers and Ponterio conducted its April 2012 Hong Kong sale at the Mira Hotel in Kowloon. Drawing huge crowds of bidders, the four day auction event realized an impressive total of $10,546,612. In three catalogs, the sale covered everything from Chinese coins and provincial issues to modern Chinese coins and paper money. The sale spotlighted important collections such as the Wa She Wong Collection, Part III, the Frank Robinson...  

There are two types of Krugerrands: bullion coins and proofs. Bullion coins are the ones in which you would be interested for investment purposes. Proof Krugerrands, which are aimed at collectors, look slightly different, are highly polished and far scarcer.  

2012-04-11 18:19:02 - Shoppers can now commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with The Patriotic Mint’s newly released stock of collectible coin sets. Collectible coins supplier The Patriotic Mint is commemorating the 100th ...  

American Eagle coins are a common form of bullion coin in the U.S. and other popular bullion coins that are widely available include the Gold American Buffalo, Canadian Maple Leaf, South African Kruggerrand and Chinese Panda and Austrian Philharmonic.  

Gold rallied Thursday after a prior session loss which was assigned to the Fed's QE3-lacking statement. One day later, a weaker U.S. dollar, less cheerful U.S. jobless numbers and further time to reflect on possible Fed action proved bullish for precious metals. Gold prices for June delivery gained $18.20, or, 1.1%, to $1,660.50 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Intraday prices reached a low of $1,642.50 and a high of $1,662.00 [...]  

Commemorative gold and other numismatic gold coins from the United States Mint are poised for price cuts Wednesday, April 11, based on the bureau's pricing policy and the latest direction of the precious metals market. While the U.S. Mint was using a price bracket of London gold from $1,650.00 to $1,699.99 an ounce, the yellow metal's weekly average plunged to $1,635 an ounce on Tuesday, thanks in part to a shortened week due to the Easter...  

GreatCollections is offering a selection of rare certified coins in their auctions ending April 29, 2012. The group has been consigned by several consignors and includes one of the finest 1860 Three-dollar Gold Pieces known, graded Proof-65 by PCGS (prior to Cameo designations on holders) and verified by CAC. The coin is expected to sell for over $60,000 when it is auctioned on Sunday [...]  

Another quarter would go to the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT, represented by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who introduced companion legislation in the Senate. From Mothers Day to the National Future Farmers of America, a host of ...  

Coin Update NewsAmerican Gold and Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales ReboundCoin Update NewsAlso this month, the US Mint began sales of the 2012 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins. For the month of March, the US Mint recorded sales of 62500 troy ounces worth of Gold Eagles. This included 57500 one ounce coins, 2000 half ounce coins, ...American Eagle Gold, Silver Bullion Sales Bounce in March but Down from 2011CoinNews.netAmerican Silver Eagle...  

The Marudhar Arts from Bangalore will auction old coins, stamps and notes on Friday and Saturday at the venue and online too on their website, www.maruauction.com. Among the coins up for sale is a one rupee silver coin (30.55 mm to 31 mm ...  

Liberty Coin & Precious Metals offers for sale a rare opportunity to own a piece of American History in the form of the $20 Liberty. Whereas these coins can be found at many dealers for more than $2,000, Liberty Coin & Precious Metals is offering them for ...  

Age doesn’t matter. Coins are very durable, and that means unless they have been purposely destroyed, most coins are still around somewhere. In other words, a coin’s value is never determined based on age alone. The first coin pictured is a ...  

Commonwealth countries such as Canada and Australia are joining the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations by striking their own commemorative coins. Here the three countries' coins are ...  

Gold marched ahead 1.8% this week despite a loss of more than $20 on Friday. U.S. stocks, gold and other commodities declined Friday as data showed a cooling in China's growth and euro debt worries resurfaced as the cost to insure Spanish debt climbed to an all-time high. Against these backdrops, the U.S. dollar firmed and precious metals slid. Gold prices for June delivery declined $20.40, or 1.2%, to close at $1,660.20 an ounce on the Comex...  

In thin trading Monday, gold rose for a second straight day. Gains immediately prior to the extended holiday-weekend were attributed mostly to bargain hunting. Advances on Monday were credited more toward Fed stimulus hopes which were reignited by disappointing U.S. jobs numbers. Gold prices for June delivery added $13.80, or 0.8%, to $1,643.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York [...]  

Lot 20 – 2011 was the 25th Anniversary of the minting of the first American Silver Eagle in 1986. To commemorate this anniversary, the US Mint created 100,000 sets with five coins in each set. The sets were limited to five per household and sold for ...  

Today, April 12, 2012, the United States Mint released the 2012-W Proof American Silver Eagle at 12:00 Noon ET. Its initial price is $59.95, but as with all coins containing precious metals, the amount is subject to change. During the course of sales last year, the proof's pricing changed twice due to major swings in the precious metals market. To place an order for the American Silver Eagle, visit the United States Mint website product page...  

... over $47,000 in collectable silver coins and beautiful non-silver coins from the Franklin Mint for my retirement because I thought the scarcity and limited edition minting of these coins would drive up their value over the years and because ...  

Despite a late Tuesday afternoon $31+ plunge in gold prices, it is very unlikely that the United States Mint will change prices Wednesday on its numismatic gold coins, or proof Platinum Eagle for that matter. The reason is that the two precious metals have not fluctuated much in London over the last several days. Gold is currently averaging around $1,666 an ounce and platinum's average is just under $1,645 [...]  

Yeager embezzled rare coins from the American Numismatic Association Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he was collections manager. Yeager then sold the coins at auctions across the country and in Germany and Australia.  

One of the most historic coins struck by the early U.S. Mint, a 1792 Judd-1 Silver Center cent pattern, MS61 Brown PCGS, headlines the Heritage Auctions April 2012 Central States Signature® U.S. Coin Auction in Schaumburg, IL, April 18-20, with Platinum Night™ offerings on April 19. The 1792 Silver Center cents were experimental pieces designed by Chief Coiner Henry Voigt to remedy a flaw in the Mint Act of 1792: the official weight for one...  

D ear Mr. Berko: During the past 25 years, I purchased more than $47,000 in collectible silver coins and beautiful non-silver coins from the Franklin Mint for my retirement because I thought the scarcity and limited-edition minting of these coins would ...  

Stack's Bowers Galleries conducted its Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo March 19-27, 2012. The impressive sale presented 6,554 U.S. coin, currency and exonumia lots and realized a total of $16,407,956. "The sale was extremely well attended and bidding activity was brisk for all types of U.S. coins," commented Chris Napolitano, president of Stack's Bowers Galleries. The Jim Jones Collection of early...  

Yeager embezzled rare coins from the American Numismatic Association Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he was collections manager. Yeager then sold the coins at auctions across the country and in Germany and Australia.  

Coin Update NewsUS Mint Sales: Slow Week for Numismatic ProductsCoin Update NewsLooking at this week's sales report, the 2012 Proof Gold Buffalo sold 1580 units. Added to the debut figure of 4110 from last week, total sales have now reached 5690. The recently released Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins added 479 gold coins ...Mint Stats: Bullion Eagles Reach 10 MillionNumisMaster.comall 12 news articles »  

United States Mint product sales showed a bit more zest after two rather mundane weekly reports in which collectors appeared to have taken a spring break from buying. Whereas the last U.S. Mint sales report and the one before had respective 23 and 24 products outperforming their prior weekly sales, the latest data shows 43 shining brighter. Still, overall unit sales were sluggish without any new products debuting during the reporting period...  

Stack's Bowers and Ponterio will present an exceptional selection of more than 3,100 lots of Chinese and East Asian coins and banknotes at The Mira Hong Kong, April 1-4, 2012, HKT. The four-day auction event is estimated to realize more than $10 million USD and offers three catalogs spotlighting a multitude of collections and highlights including the Wa She Wong Collection, Part III, the Frank Robinson Collection, Part II, the Dr. John Abner...  

The Perth Mint of Australia has expanded on its extremely popular series of Koala silver coins with two new strikes, a massive kilo-sized issue and a more diminutive 1/10 ounce coin. Available now from the Perth Mint in extremely limited quantities is the 2012 Australian Koala 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin. Also just released is a more affordable 2012 Australian Koala 1/10 oz Silver Coin struck to specimen quality. Both Koala silver coins offer...  

NEW YORK (Commodity Online): United States Mint reported that the sales of gold and silver coins bounced back in March this year from February but remained well below January's levels. The US Mint has sold 10,459,000 ounces of silver and 214,500 ...  

Sales of American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins rebounded in March as investors bought on multiple pricing dips. With gold falling 1.3% and silver tumbling 6.2% last month, buyers were able to scoop up United States Mint bullion products at comparative bargain prices. American Eagle Silver sales reached 2.542 million, up 70.6% from February when dismal sales of 1.49 million were logged. The pace, however, was off 8.1% from the same time...  

One of the first coins ever struck at the United States Mint, an experimental 1792-dated copper cent with a small silver plug at its center, is expected to sell for more than $1 million at a public auction in Schaumburg on Thursday, April 19.  

Buying selling or collecting old and silver coins can be one of the most exciting collectible hobbies for profit in the world. Other than coins, what is a universal hobby that collectors and investors alike can buy sell and collect in their pastime?  

NEW YORK (Commodity Online): United States Mint sales of gold and silver bullion coins rose from February to March but were down compared to the same month a year ago. The Mint sold 62,500 ounces of gold coins in March, up from 21,000 in ...  

However, the legislation goes on to dictate: “All surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act ... Another quarter would go to the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Conn., represented by Sen.  

Silver Coins Today (blog)2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin AvailableSilver Coins Today (blog)Both coins mark the eleventh issues from their respective America the Beautiful coins series which honors national parks and sites throughout the US and its territories. El Yunque National Forest celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2003 and is ...El Yunque Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin AvailableCoin Update NewsEl Yunque...  

Telegraph.co.ukUK police seize record number of counterfeit coinsThe Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Scotland Yard has seized a record number of counterfeit coins in raids on three properties just outside of London, the force announced Thursday. Three suspects have been arrested in the case. Police said in a statement that they had ...Police seize £4m fake coins in haulThe Press AssociationPolice seize 4 million counterfeit £1 coins in freight...  

Local office makes a big impact through its work in helping solve childhood cancerCelina RecordPhoto courtesy David Alvey - Left to right: Nathan Alvey, TeamConnor Junior Advisory Board Member; Jennifer Bolton, Executive Director, TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation; Caitlyn Coker, Miller Elementary Coins for Kids with Cancer Representative; ...and more »  

China Guardian Auctions Co.'s 2012 Spring Auctions season yields over $337mm ...Art DailyThe final session, Stamps and Covers, Coins, Banknotes and Bronze Mirrors Auction, yielded 79.90mm yuan ($12.59mm USD) in sales. “In response to the overall environment of the art market, we have made several changes to the number of lots and catalogs, ...  

Police: Man Stole Coins From Centre Square FountainPatch.comBy Tom Coombe A New Jersey man was charged with theft Tuesday after he was allegedly went into the Centre Square fountain and helped himself to some coins. According to police, James Yarnell, 34, of 166 Chambers St. in Phillipsburg, was seen taking ...and more »  

Daily Mail£125k diamond encrusted gold coins on sale to celebrate Queen's Diamond JubileeDaily MailThe East India Company have released 60 minted gold coins, one for each year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, encrusted with diamonds to celebrate the royal milestone. Despite the hefty price tag, the company have revealed that they have had 'brisk and ...How to profit from the Queen's Diamond JubileeTelegraph.co.ukBritain readies for big...  

With $170000 buy, Tiburon woman amasses world's top 'hobo nickel' collectionSan Jose Mercury NewsShe has a collection of over 500 of the carved coins, this particular coin was her first. (IJ photo/Alan Dep) Alan Dep MARIN COUNTY -- In 2003, Candace DeMarco Kagin of Tiburon was walking through a coin show when she saw a nickel carved with the image ...and more »  

Family loses Victoria coin treasure to thievesTimes of IndiaCherished for generations, half a dozen silver Victoria coins that Lal had kept in a red-coloured bag in an iron almirah, were stolen by thieves. A shattered Roshan Lal, a resident of Sector 45, told TOI, "The Victoria coins were given to me by my ...  

Digindigin.com Celebrate Anniversary With Free Design GiveawaySan Francisco Chronicle (press release)The Digindigin Facebook page will feature a stream of design tips and fun pictures, some of which will contain $20, $15, and $5 coins. Those who find these coins and immediately declare it in their comments may add the total value of their coins to ...and more »  

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Congress is continuing its crush on Mark Twain with a vote on $1 and $5 commemorative coins today. ... So it's unusual that Congress will vote today for $1 and $5 commemorative coins to honor Mark Twain. But it's not ...