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Sep 23, 2023, 15:00 PM
Royal Mint issues first of 2024 gold bullion coins
The first of the Royal Mint's Britannia bullion coins have been issued with four available gold coins and a silver with plans to release more silver coins and platinum coins at a later date. -
Sep 23, 2023, 09:00 AM
First-day sales of Uncirculated American Eagle palladium coin over 50%
The Uncirculated 2023-W American Eagle palladium $25 coin had a selling price of $2,150 per coin and the U.S. Mint reported sales of 3,352 of them during the first day of sales on Sept. 7. -
Jul 16, 2023, 08:22 AM
American Eagle platinum bullion coin sales soar in June
The U.S. Mint nearly tripled its sales in June to authorized purchasers of 2023 American Eagle 1-ounce platinum bullion coins, pushing sales to 3,500 coins from 1,200 the month before. -
Jul 13, 2023, 11:02 AM
CFTC reaches agreement with firms in bullion fraud case
The CFTC has reached an agreement with a prominent dealer and his two firms engaged in a fraudulent and deceptive scheme in connection with the purchase and storage of silver American Eagles. -
Jul 10, 2023, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for July 10, 2023: 50 years ago
Fifty years ago, Congress was debating whether restrictions on gold ownership should be lifted, while the Mint director warned that the debate could threaten the planned Bicentennial coins. -
Jun 10, 2023, 09:42 AM
Mint reports sales of 2023 bullion coins through May
Total 2023 sales of bullion coins to authorized purchasers through the end of May show demand for American Buffalo gold coins and American Eagle Silver dollars higher than recorded for 2022. -
May 30, 2023, 09:00 AM
Canadian bullion sales report shows mixed results in 2022
The latest report on bullion sales from the Royal Canadian Mint didn't contain any surprises and revealed a slight drop in revenue and slight increase in gold sales. -
May 2, 2023, 09:46 AM
Report shows worldwide silver demand set a record in 2022
The demand for silver is continuing to increase, as the latest report from a London-based independent precious metals conservancy shows growth in many areas of use. -
Apr 7, 2023, 08:00 AM
Mint sells year’s first platinum bullion coins in March
Platinum bullion coins were sold in March, with the authorized bullion purchasers obtaining 7,500 of the 2023 American Eagle one-ounce .9995 fine platinum $100 coins. -
Feb 9, 2023, 09:04 AM
Legislation aims to prevent production of $1 trillion coin
Legislation introduced again as a by-product of congressional budget wrangling seeks to prevent any potential Treasury creation of a $1 trillion platinum coin by setting a $200 denomination cap on U.S. coins. -
Feb 3, 2023, 08:30 AM
Edge notches on American Eagles moved in 2022, 2023
The security device implemented on the edge of all genuine American Eagle gold and silver coins since 2021 shifted in location for 2022 coins and again for 2023 pieces, with little fanfare for the change. -
Jan 27, 2023, 08:30 AM
Proof 2023-W platinum American Eagle release in February
The limited-edition Proof 2023-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin, with the theme the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Freedom of the Press, will be offered Feb. 23. -
Jan 20, 2023, 08:00 AM
2023 bullion coin sales begin to the approved dealers
2023 gold and silver American Eagle and gold American Buffalo bullion coins are being offered to authorized purchasers, while complete plans for palladium and platinum coins are still unknown for the new year. -
Dec 9, 2022, 08:00 AM
West Point Mint producing Proof 2023-W gold American Eagles
The West Point Mint is currently producing Proof 2023-W American Eagle gold coins in multiple sizes, to be offered for sale to the public sometime this spring, with more details to be released at a later date. -
Dec 5, 2022, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 5, 2022: More American Eagles
The biggest improvement U.S. Mint officials can make to their operations in 2023 would be to acquire more planchets for the 2023 American Eagle silver bullion coin than they did for the 2022 program. -
Dec 2, 2022, 09:15 AM
West Point Mint begins striking 2023 gold, silver American Eagles
The West Point Mint is striking gold and silver American Eagle bullion coins for 2023; production of the platinum American Eagles in the bullion coin program is planned to begin later. -
Nov 23, 2022, 09:30 AM
RCM sales of gold Maple Leafs up 14% last quarter
The latest quarterly report from the Royal Canadian Mint had some ups and downs with the sale of gold Maple Leafs during the 13-week period being one of the bright spots with a 14% increase. -
Nov 17, 2022, 15:00 PM
Court awards silver to salvors of ship sunk in 1942
The British Admiralty Court found that a salvage operation in 2017 that recovered silver bars from a ship sunk by a Japanese sub in 1942 can keep its findings and not turn them over to South Africa. -
Nov 11, 2022, 08:00 AM
Production of 2023 American Buffalo gold coins has begun
The production has begun for the 2023 American Buffalo 1-ounce .9999 fine gold $50 coin at the U.S. Mint in West Point and authorized buyers will soon begin placing orders for the new year. -
Nov 6, 2022, 12:00 PM
Oxford Economics investment advice touts more silver
A report commissioned by the Silver Institute revealed a recommendation for investment portfolio balance that could be better served with a higher percentage of silver due to the metal's performance.
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