The Royal Mint has partnered with CME Group to build and launch a digitized gold offering called Royal Mint Gold.

The Pobjoy Mint celebrates the southern elephant seal on its newest colorful titanium coin. The £2 coin was issued for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.

Bloomberg News reports gold's performance is maintaining its string of consecutive weekly losses, the longest decline in more than a year.

World mints offered a continuing bevy of silver and (to a much lesser degree, gold) bullion coins with boutique designs in 2016.

Also this week, readers enjoyed posts about an experimental coin struck on a glass planchet and what to expect from the rare coin market in 2017.

Changes in 2006 to Mint terminology and the hobby’s use an unofficial term create confusion about bullion and collector versions of silver American Eagles.

The Royal Mint has created a partnership with the World Platinum Investment Council to issue platinum bullion, which could include bars or coins, or both.

The price of one ounce of gold stood at $1,163.10 at 12:13 p.m. ET on Dec. 14. That's about $200 less per ounce than gold's high point this year.

Six gold bars from 34.94 ounces to 327.97 ounces that were salvaged from the 1857 sinking of the SS Central America will cross the auction block Jan. 5.

The U.S. Mint sold nearly 9.2 million fewer American Eagle silver dollar bullion coins in 2016 than it did in 2015, a record year with 47 million coins sold.

Gainesville Coins plans an exclusive new silver bullion Angel series, with its first issue the 2017 $1 coin presenting the Guardian Angel.

The organization that sets Sharia law's financial standards recently opened up gold-investing opportunities, and it could be huge for the market.

On the whole, 2016 is well-ahead of 2015 and 2014 in terms of total ounces of American Eagle gold bullion sold.

The U.S. Mint will begin accepting orders Jan. 9 from the bureau's authorized purchasers for 2017-dated gold and silver bullion coins.

The price of gold has been falling in recent weeks as economic news has been generally positive and the U.S. stock market has closed at record highs.

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation continues to buy gold bullion at a record pace to bolster its precious metals reserves.

The Royal Mint continues its Queen’s Beasts bullion series with the second issue, featuring the griffin of Edward III.

What's the story behind the special new bullion coins that should be available for sale sometime before Christmas?

Canada has fired another shot in the ongoing battle for bullion supremacy with its first 10-ounce silver coin.

In the wake of the unexpected election of President-elect Donald Trump, the price of gold had a predictably wild night.

Multiple options await those interested in including platinum as part of their investment portfolio, according to the Investing News Network.

Sales by the U.S. Mint of American Eagle 1-ounce .999 fine silver bullion coins more than doubled in October from September levels.

For the first time in several months, the United States Mint recorded year-over-year growth in sales of gold and silver American Eagle bullion coins.

Endeavour Silver's Terronera property in Jalisco State, Mexico, is continuing to show high-grade silver and gold concentrations in its ore.

Gold Fields Ltd. is expected to pump $1.4 billion into its Damang mining operations in Ghana to keep the mine going through 2024, the firm announced.

The Royal Mint’s lunar bullion launch has become an eagerly anticipated event on the worldwide bullion calendar.

Consumer research conducted for the World Gold Council indicates the people of India favor the new Indian Gold Coin over unbranded bullion coins.

New Zealand's Canvastown hosted its first rush of gold miners in 1864, changing the landscape and financial fabric of the region.

Jonathon Villavicencio has joined the Industry Council for Tangible Assets as legislative-affairs coordinator.

The first report of a counterfeit 1-ounce platinum PAMP Suisse bar in fake packaging comes from a bullion dealer in southwest Ohio.

September 2016 American Eagle silver bullion coin sales were less than half of September 2015's total. A sales-record three-peat appears a pipe dream.

The U.S. Mint reports cumulative sales through Oct. 3 of 29,500 of the 2016 Theodore Roosevelt National Park 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollars.

The Royal Mint continues its annual Lunar Zodiac series of coins with 2017 Year of the Rooster issues in silver and gold.

Investment demand during 2016 is expected to expand, but that doesn't necessarily mean that bar and coin demand is up from 2015 levels.

A 1-ounce silver bullion coin honors the mythological Greek Pegasus. The British Virgin Islands’ Reverse Proof $1 coin has a mintage limit of 50,000 pieces.

We also profiled an ancient coin that depicts a structure that still stands and looked back at an unprecedented flood of error notes into circulation.

PCGS has graded and slabbed a 2014 American Eagle gold bullion coin that was struck on a planchet intended for the American Buffalo gold $50 bullion coin.

Don't have the time or patience to prospect for gold but still want the thrill of owning the hoped for result? An upcoming auction has some items for you.

Sales are underway for seven silver bullion coins and eight gold bullion coins, all marking 2017 as the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac calendar.

Through Sept. 13, sales for the first four 2016 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion coins topped 245,000 coins.

Also this week, the hobby continued to process the groundbreaking discovery of tooling meant for a possible 1964 Morgan dollar.

Former Coin World Editor Beth Deisher remembers a golden apple and the day the West Point Mint hosted a first strike ceremony for the $50 American Eagle.

The California find comes only a couple of weeks after a 145-ounce nugget unearthed in Australia made headlines.

A new report suggests that an increase in the price of platinum as the result of a potential South African miners' strike is possible. But for how long?

July was bad for the U.S. Mint's American Eagle silver bullion coin sales. August was worse. It was the slowest month in more than two-and-a-half years.

A-Mark Precious Metals Inc. has acquired a majority ownership stake in Indiana-based SilverTowne Mint.

The Mint made only 20,000 coins available for purchase when the coins first went on sale July 25 for the first time since 2014.

Work by ICTA led to limits on some of the most bur­densome requirements of the Minnesota Bullion Coin Dealer Law, but there's some confusion to clear up.

Other popular posts focused on the results of a survey on coin cleaning, the quick sell-out of a new U.S. Mint product, and a non-collector's amazing coin find.

An Australian man prospecting for gold with a metal detector has unearthed a 145-ounce gold nugget valued at $250,000 AUD ($190,282 in U.S. dollars).

Tokyo is hosting the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, and is considering using their surplus of gold and silver e-waste to create its medals.

The medals were offered at $34.95 per, and the maximum household ordering limit of two of each medal, for a total of four medals.

For 2015, sales through the end of August totaled 421,500 of the American Eagle 1-ounce gold bullion coins. How is the coin doing this year?

According to the investment research firm Zacks.com, palladium is one precious metal that collectors should seriously investigate.

“Significant growth in the precious metal trading activities of the company’s Bullion division made a major contribution to this outcome," the Royal Mint said.

The U.S. Mint was nearly sold out Aug. 9 of its maximum production of 1-ounce platinum 2016 American Eagle bullion coins.

A sales-record three-peat for American Eagle silver bullion coins is starting to look less likely after the U.S. Mint reported its slowest sales month in years.

The U.S. Mint notified authorized purchasers that 2016 Theodore Roosevelt 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollars will be available for sale beginning Aug. 29.

The Perth Mint has announced sales of 10 million of the 2016 Australian .9999 fine silver Kangaroo $1 bullion coin.

The United States holds nearly 25 percent of the world's identified gold reserves, International Monetary Fund says.

The 2016 offering is the second by the U.S. Mint since late in calendar year 2008. The last time it offered the platinum bullion coins was in 2014.

Authorized purchasers may now order as many American Eagle silver dollar bullion coins as they want after the U.S. Mint lifted its weekly allocations July 18.

Silver and gold were among the top 10 investments during the first six months of 2016, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Even as some authorized purchasers trim their silver American Eagle bullion orders, they have lots of unsold inventory. What does it all mean?

The June 2016 American Eagle silver bullion sales total was down significantly from June 2015, the first monthly total that was lower this year than last year.

2016 sales by the U.S. Mint of silver American Eagle bullion during the first six months of the year are 20 percent higher than the same period in 2015.

Driven by increased buying from Asian investors, silver broke through the $21 per troy ounce barrier July 4 before closing on the London exchange at $20.36.

The first modern silver bullion coin, with a guaranteed weight and purity and sold at a silver-related price, was the Mexican Onza.

Success begets success, and Armenia, Australia, Austria, Russia and Ukraine are some of the issuers of silver bullion coins.

Silver began disappearing from circulating coins at an accelerated rate, but some collector coins filled the gap nicely before modern bullion coins debuted.

Also this week, the King amendment that would have halted the placement of Harriet Tubman's portrait on the $20 note was nixed in the U.S. House.

The Mint sold the year's first weekly allocation of 4 million coins in four days. Fast forward to recent weeks, and weekly sales have begun to slow.

"The supply chain is key," Acting Quality Manager Ronald J. Harrigal aid. The Mint is currently in the process of securing palladium planchet vendors.

Lost in 2005, Ohio's sales tax exemption on retail sales of precious metal numismatic and bullion items will again be in effect as of Jan. 1, 2017.

Bloomberg reports that the gold surge that has followed the Brexit vote is the most drastic since the height of the 2008 global financial crisis.

A reported team of two dozen explorers and mining specialist are pursuing plans to open in 2019 Egypt's first new deep mine for gold.

The Royal Canadian Mint has released 1 million Superman 1-ounce .9999 fine silver $5 coins as part of its bullion program.

The top five gold mining companies are charting their own futures as the price of gold continues to rise, according to market analyst Adam English.

Gold bars from the California Gold Rush era remain extremely popular with collectors today for the “wow factor” they provide.

More than half of the American Eagle silver bullion coins allocated to authorized purchasers June 20 by the U.S. Mint were unsold coins from previous weeks.

When silver disappeared from circulation, it took mints a few decades to bring it back as bullion.

Most in the numismatic community have likely read about the counterfeits flooding the hobby. Now a lot of people outside of the hobby will learn about it.

The number of silver American Eagle bullion coins allocated weekly by the U.S. Mint is rising because unsold coin totals are increasing.

The Royal Mint’s third silver £100 coin in a series sold at face value honors Trafalgar Square.

Gold American Eagle sales through the first five months of 2016 are more than double what they were during the same period in 2015.

Nearly half of last week's offering is added to this week's million-coin allocation of American Eagle Silver dollars to authorized buyers. Sales slowing?

The U.S. Mint's authorized purchasers began placing orders June 6 for the 2016 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollars.

What makes the 1994 China half-ounce gold Panda so valuable? Prices have multiplied by 800 percent in four years.

Gold has experienced its longest and strongest bull markets during periods of rising interest rates, says market analyst Mike Fuljenz.

With five calendar months of 2016 completed, the U.S. Mint records sales of American Eagle 1-ounce silver dollar bullion coins totaling 23,413,000 coins.

Limited-edition hand-carved medallic reproductions in .999 fine silver of hobo nickels are being produced by Osborne Mint in Cincinnati.

Nearly two-thirds of the initial authorization of 5-ounce silver bullion 2016 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park quarters have been sold by the U.S. Mint.

Sales of gold American Eagle bullion coins continue to soar.

Updated shortfall totals in platinum inventory have more than tripled over those released in March through the World Platinum Investment Council.

Cumulative sales by the U.S. Mint of gold American Eagle bullion coins are well ahead of 2015 levels.

Continuing strong demand brought cumulative sales of American Eagle silver bullion coins near the 21-million-coin mark May 10.

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) and Valcambi partner to increase the availability of platinum bar and coin products for the global retail market.

The World Silver Survey 2016 report released May 5 by The Silver Institute reports worldwide silver investment demand in 2015 reached record levels.

The West Point Mint is now packaging 2016 American Buffalo gold bullion coins in tubes rather than heat-sealed plastic sheets.

The U.S. Mint is in the initial planning stages for developing the newest American Eagle, a palladium bullion coin.

Use caution to avoid gold and silver counterfeits, advises Professional Numismatists Guild.

2016 marks the 10th anniversary of iShares Silver Trust.

Since April 18, U.S. Mint sold more than half the initial number set for the 2016 Cumberland National Historical Park 5-ounce silver bullion quarter mintage.

Roughly $40 million in scrap gold was recovered from damaged or broken iPhones during fiscal year 2015, according to an environmental report from Apple.

Up 16 percent since 2016 started, this type of hike in gold had not been seen since 1986, when the American Eagle silver and gold bullion coin program began.

The 2016 Cumberland National Historical Park 5-ounce silver quarter dollar bullion version is for sale April 18. The 2016-P collector version is out May 5.

Also this week, we reported on a Chinese firm which aims to clear its name in a dispute involving the U.S. Mint and recycled U.S. coins.

Sales by the U.S. Mint of 1-ounce, .999 fine silver American Eagle bullion coins reached 16,948,500 coins through the close of business April 12.

Russia continues to adds tons of gold to its bullion reserves, making the stockpile the sixth largest in the world

Silver jewelry sales in the United States were solid in 2015, with 60 percent of jewelry retailers reporting increased sales.

The Pobjoy Mint on March 31 began offering a Reverse Proof Angel .9999 fine silver bullion coin from the Isle of Man.

Cumulative U.S. Mint sales of American Eagle silver bullion coins to authorized purchasers reached 15,964,000 coins at the close of business April 5.

As precious metal prices fell in 2015, global silver mining production increased. Mexico leads, with silver mining output increased 3.5 percent over 2014.

President Roosevelt issues Executive Order outlawing most forms of gold ownership on April 5, 1933.

Sales of IRA investment coins and bullion and legal tender coins are tax exempt in Indiana starting July 1.

The Royal Mint on March 29 unveiled a new series of gold and silver bullion coins depicting “The Queen’s Beasts,” 10 creatures from heraldic statuary.

Also this week, we looked at how to build a set of ancient Roman coins of the Twelve Caesars, and how the cast of 'Hamilton' feels about the $10 bill.

Tales of pirates and buried treasure have always sparked interest. Very few have garnered as much attention as Oak Island for so little reward.

No 2016 Shawnee National Forest 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollars were sold by the U.S. Mint to its authorized purchasers for the past three weeks.

For the first few months of 1980, the silver market had been slipping as newly enacted rules began tightening their grip on the Hunt Brothers’ silver scheme.

Bloomberg News reports the rise in the closing spot price of silver is supported by a reduction in base metals mining.

Counterfeit Proof American Eagle and American Buffalo 1-ounce gold $50 coins have been reported in fake Numismatic Guaranty Corp. holders.

Some 2016 $50 American Eagle 1-ounce gold coins submitted to Numismatic Guaranty Corp. received grades three to five points lower than expected.

Also this week, Kuwait marked the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm, and the U.S. Mint announced when the Winged Liberty Head gold dime will go on sale.

JM Bullion is one of several American-based precious metals dealers that accept the digital currency. In fact, buyers using bitcoins will get a discount.

The surging price of gold has been a major story in the financial sector so far in 2016, but some believe the peak has been reached, or will be soon.

Another week. Another million silver bullion coins available. Another million sold.

Could the small changes to American Eagle silver coins between 2007 and 2008 have resulted in any 2008 obverse with 2007 lettering? The Mint answers.

Over last week here at Coin World, we've reported several counterfeit-related news items involving U.S. coins, bullion and paper money.

Officials at the U.S. Mint are investigating the cause of 2016 1-ounce gold American Eagle bullion coins struck with higher than normal obverse relief.

Also popular were stories about a Dutch security printer that is believed to be the theft victim of its own employees, and counterfeit Proof silver Eagles.

Sales by the U.S. Mint of the 2016 Shawnee National Forest 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollar are nearing the maximum initial limit of 120,000 coins.

Twelve-hundred troy ounces of Alaskan Gold Rush gold recovered in 2012 from the 1901 shipwreck of the SS Islander is being offered for $4 million.

Silver demand from industrial, investment and jewelry sectors is continuing to climb while global mine supply production is projected to drop in 2016.

Counterfeiters continue to target their numismatic prey. The latest victim is the struck Lady Fortuna 1-ounce .9999 fine gold bullion bar from PAMP.

Also this week, a Coin World columnist's long, tiresome trip to his local grocery store paid off in several interesting coin finds.

The U.S. Mint has sold twice as many ounces of American Eagle gold bullion coins during the first two months of 2016 as it did through February 2015.

U.S. Mint's authorized purchasers order in one day 736,500 of Mint's million-coin weekly allocation of American Eagle 1-ounce silver bullion coins.

Manufacturers in China continue counterfeiting genuine bullion products, primarily of U.S. companies, causing financial headaches.

In the U.S. Mint's sixth week of offering 2016 American Eagle silver bullion coins, total sales to authorized purchasers are testing the 10-million-coin mark.

U.S. Mint officials are further examining the possibility of offering the nation's first American Eagle coin struck in palladium.

Early American History Auctions Inc. presents 389 lots in an online sale March 11 and 12, including a number of historical medals in silver.

The U.S. Mint's cumulative total 2016 sales of American Eagle silver bullion coins reached 8 million coins Feb. 16.

Germany's central bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, reports that Germany's gold repatriation plan begun in 2013 continues, with about 210 metric tons moved in 2015.

The Austrian Mint on Feb. 8 unveiled the Mint’s first platinum bullion coin, a 1-ounce .9995 fine platinum coin denominated €100.

The RCM on Feb. 5 announced its new silver and gold bullion coins during the World Money Fair, which since 2006 has been held in Germany’s capital.

What do 2016 news events have to do with resumption of "safe haven" status of gold & silver "hard money?"

The Golden Cristal Ube Donut at Manila Social Club in New York features 24-karat gold dust, gold leaf and a $100 price tag according to New York Daily News.

U.S. Mint sales through Feb. 8 for the first 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollar for 2016 are the highest for the program since 2011.

Add another 722,500 American Eagle silver bullion coins to the calendar-year 2016 sales total.

January's silver American Eagle bullion sales total was the fourth-highest on record, justifying the opinion that 2016 will be a very strong year for silver.

The Isle of Man’s annual gold bullion coin, the Angel, is now available from the Pobjoy Mint.

The first day of sales Feb. 1 for 2016 Shawnee National Forest 5-ounce silver bullion quarters reached nearly 35 percent of the initial allocation.

Sales of American Eagle 1-ounce silver bullion coins in January reached the fourth highest total on record since the series was introduced in November 1986.

Strong demand for coins containing silver is expected to continue during 2016.

Also this week, packaging errors delayed sales of a Proof quarter set, and a glow-in-the-dark and colorful Canadian coin pays tribute to the Northern Lights.

Gold miners and environmentalists are facing off in Washington State over some methods being employed to extract gold from prime fishing streams.

The U.S. Mint records sales of 5,727,000 2016 American Eagle 1-ounce .999 fine silver bullion dollar coins in just a little over two weeks since sales began.

Who would have thought a coin, or "coin," would take center stage during a Saturday night primetime NFL playoff game.

Gold and silver products branded by eBay debuted Jan. 19 on the online auction site.

2016 could well become another banner year for the U.S. Mint's American Eagle silver bullion coin sales.

Official inaugural medals dated 1921 featuring a portrait of Warren G. Harding are among the few collectibles recognizing the president's installation.

The 2015 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion series was a mainstay in Coin World’s news cycle, from approved designs to launch ceremonies.

American Eagle silver bullion coin sales by the U.S. Mint tapered off in December 2015, but U.S. Mint sellouts might have had something to do with it, however.