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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 [...]  

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...  

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...  

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 ...  

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.  

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 ...  

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 »  

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...  

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...  

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 »