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May 21, 2014, 09:16 AM
Silver American Eagle bullion coin sales heading toward record
Sales by the United States Mint of American Eagle silver bullion coins are well on their way toward setting a new record. -
May 20, 2014, 15:04 PM
Love of lost and hidden treasure gold started in childhood
The love of lost and hidden treasure started in childhood with stories from the Hardy Boys and Edgar Allan Poe. -
May 20, 2014, 08:44 AM
Incredible find of gold bars on SS Central America
The most significant finds historically at the SS Central America wreck were probably the hundreds of gold ingots cast by private assayers in California. -
May 16, 2014, 09:15 AM
SS Central America in the marketplace
Collectors seeking a gold coin or bar from the SS Central America treasure have options depending on their budgets, like replicas made with recovered gold. -
May 16, 2014, 08:48 AM
Deadly 1857 hurricane sinks SS Central America
Two ships that plied the Atlantic Ocean stand out for the richness of their lost (then found) treasures — the SS Central America, and the SS Republic -
May 15, 2014, 17:25 PM
Just a moment in time
The June monthly Coin World is about shipwrecks and buried treasure. Coins can communicate economic value and the ideals of the country that issues them. -
May 14, 2014, 12:08 PM
Total Physical Silver Demand Achieves Record Level in 2013
World silver demand reached a record level in 2013, according to a May 14, 2014, report by The Silver Institute. Demand increased for silver coins and bars. -
May 12, 2014, 11:14 AM
Great White Shark on half-ounce silver bullion 50-cent coin
A new Great White Shark half-ounce silver bullion 50-cent coin struck by the Perth Mint is available exclusively through American Precious Metals Exchange. -
May 12, 2014, 11:01 AM
Perth Mint issues silver $1 saltwater crocodile bullion coin
A new 1-ounce silver $1 bullion coin from the Perth Mint celebrates the Australian saltwater crocodile and has a mintage limit of 1 million pieces. -
May 9, 2014, 12:49 PM
Proof 2014 American Buffalo continues annual series
The Proof 2014-W American Buffalo 1-ounce gold coin went on sale May 8 from the U.S. Mint, the latest release in an annual series. -
May 9, 2014, 12:05 PM
SS Central America wreck yields more gold
After remaining undisturbed for more than 20 years, the site of the 1857 shipwreck SS Central America is starting to yield gold treasure once again. -
May 9, 2014, 10:53 AM
Sales of platinum American Eagles fall in second month
Demand for American Eagle 1-ounce platinum bullion coins dropped off considerably in April after their return in March following a five-and-a-half-year hiatus. -
May 9, 2014, 10:42 AM
Does the silver American Eagle really need a new reverse?
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee wants a new reverse design for all versions of silver American Eagle bullion coins. Is this a good idea? -
May 9, 2014, 08:02 AM
Gold Commission recommendations set stage for bullion coins
1980 Gold Commission's recommendations set the stage for the American Eagle gold bullion program. -
May 7, 2014, 14:06 PM
Silver 5 ounce America the Beautiful bullion quarters in demand
Continued demand remains for the America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver quarter dollars in 2014, but not at the record levels set for some issues in 2011. -
May 6, 2014, 12:51 PM
Perth Mint releases bullion coins honoring pivotal WWII battle
Gold and silver coins paying tribute to the allied effort at the Battle of the Coral Sea are being distributed exclusively by Goldline. -
May 5, 2014, 13:13 PM
More gold emerges from SS Central America shipwreck site
Odyssey Marine Exploration finds more gold treasure at SS Central America shipwreck. Firm recovers nearly 1,000 ounces during the first reconnaissance mission. -
May 2, 2014, 12:47 PM
Platinum American Eagle brings $69,300 bid in auction
A 2007-W American Eagle quarter-ounce platinum $25 coin with a reverse inscription frosted instead of mirrored realized $69,300 in a GreatCollections auction. -
May 1, 2014, 17:44 PM
2014 American Buffalo gold proof available beginning May 8
The U.S. Mint announced Thursday that it will begin accepting orders for the Proof 2014 American Buffalo 1-ounce gold coin at 12 p.m. ET on May 8.