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  • royal-mint-gold-block-chain-announcement
    Dec 29, 2016, 08:00 AM

    Royal Mint, CME Group to launch gold digital product

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

  • 2017-south-georgia-titanium-elephant-seal-coin
    Dec 28, 2016, 14:35 PM

    Elephant seal coin available in titanium from Pobjoy

    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.

  • gold-bullion-bars
    Dec 28, 2016, 12:22 PM

    Gold continuing consecutive string of losses

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

  • boutique-bullion-soars-in-2016
    Dec 28, 2016, 11:00 AM

    Top 10 of 2016: Boutique bullion trend goes worldwide

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

  • gold-mercury-dime
    Dec 23, 2016, 07:37 AM

    Week's Most Read: Gold 'Mercury' dimes sell out

    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.

  • 2007-w-silver-american-eagle-lead
    Dec 21, 2016, 10:19 AM

    Burnished versus Uncirculated finish in silver Eagles

    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.

  • royal-mint-platinum-bars
    Dec 20, 2016, 17:17 PM

    Royal Mint plans platinum investment products in 2017

    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.

  • gold-bars-stacked
    Dec 14, 2016, 13:20 PM

    Price of gold continues its fourth-quarter slide

    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.

  • kellogg-gold-bar-lead
    Dec 14, 2016, 12:45 PM

    SS Central America gold bars on Platinum Night

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Dec 8, 2016, 12:50 PM

    U.S. Mint sells out of most 2016 bullion coins

    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.

  • guardian-angel-silver-coin-lead
    Dec 7, 2016, 11:25 AM

    Niue issues Guardian Angel silver bullion coin

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

  • gold-bars-coins
    Dec 7, 2016, 10:37 AM

    How new Sharia law gold rules could affect investors

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Dec 6, 2016, 13:15 PM

    Gold Eagle bullion has best month since July 2015

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Nov 30, 2016, 16:04 PM

    Last 2016 American Eagle silver bullion coins struck

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

  • gold-bullion-bars
    Nov 30, 2016, 12:25 PM

    Price of gold sees major November decline

    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.

  • russian-gold-stockpiling-lead
    Nov 23, 2016, 11:49 AM

    Russia has been on a gold-buying spree since 2014

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

  • royal-mint-2017-griffin-of-edward-iii-bullion-coins
    Nov 23, 2016, 08:30 AM

    Royal Mint offers a new beast in silver and gold

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

  • 2017-silver-krugerrand-coin
    Nov 15, 2016, 16:45 PM

    South Africa is issuing first-ever silver Krugerrand

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

  • 2017-canada-50-dollar-10-ounce-silver-niagara-fall
    Nov 14, 2016, 09:10 AM

    RCM issues its first-ever 10-ounce bullion coin

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

  • gold-bullion-bars
    Nov 9, 2016, 09:11 AM

    How Donald Trump's win is affecting the price of gold

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

  • 2016-platinum-american-eagle-bullion-lead
    Nov 8, 2016, 16:55 PM

    Multiple options available for investing in platinum

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Nov 3, 2016, 12:35 PM

    Silver Eagle sales more than double in October

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Nov 2, 2016, 13:07 PM

    Where does strong October leave Mint bullion sales?

    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-lead
    Oct 26, 2016, 08:30 AM

    High-grade silver ore flows from Endeavour property

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

  • damang-gold-lead
    Oct 25, 2016, 13:50 PM

    Gold Fields pumping billions into Ghana gold mine

    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.

  • lead-lunar-gold-silver-bullion
    Oct 19, 2016, 10:00 AM

    Most of new UK bullion issue sold before launch date

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

  • 10-gram-indian-coin-lead
    Oct 19, 2016, 08:26 AM

    India nurtures demand for own gold bullion issues

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

  • plaque-dredges-lead
    Oct 19, 2016, 08:26 AM

    New Zealand gold mining town seeks rejuvenation

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

  • icta-adds-legislative-affairs-staffer
    Oct 12, 2016, 11:35 AM

    Precious metals group ICTA makes a new hire

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

  • fake-over-genuine-pamp-lead
    Oct 12, 2016, 10:45 AM

    First report of counterfeit platinum PAMP bar

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

  • silver-eagle-bullion-coin
    Oct 5, 2016, 11:08 AM

    2016 American Eagle silver bullion sales below 2015

    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.

  • 2016-theodore-roosevelt-5-ounce-silver-bullion-apmex-lead
    Oct 4, 2016, 10:24 AM

    Theodore Roosevelt 5-ounce silver bullion sales total

    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.

  • 2017-great-britain-lunar-year-rooster-bullion-coins
    Sep 28, 2016, 12:04 PM

    Latest Royal Mint Lunar bullion issues now available

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

  • 2016-platinum-american-eagle-bullion-lead
    Sep 28, 2016, 08:15 AM

    Platinum's big year? Demand expectations for 2016 out

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

  • 2017-british-virgin-islands-reverse-proof-silver-pegasus-coin
    Sep 27, 2016, 13:10 PM

    Pobjoy Mint launches new silver bullion coin

    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.

  • 2014-american-eagle-planchet-error
    Sep 23, 2016, 11:36 AM

    Week's Most Read: Gold Eagle struck on wrong planchet

    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.

  • 2014-eagle-buffalo-lead
    Sep 21, 2016, 09:30 AM

    When a gold Eagle was struck on a gold Buffalo blank

    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.

  • 2022-gold-nugget-cover-lead
    Sep 20, 2016, 16:30 PM

    Don't have a metal detector? Gold nuggets in auction

    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.

  • 2017-perth-mint-lunar-year-of-the-rooster-bullion-coins
    Sep 16, 2016, 12:30 PM

    The Perth Mint unveiled its 2017 Lunar bullion coins

    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.

  • 2016-theodore-roosevelt-5-ounce-silver-bullion-apmex-lead
    Sep 13, 2016, 15:10 PM

    2016 ATB silver bullion sales second best all time

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

  • kpix-san-francisco-gold-nugget
    Sep 9, 2016, 10:40 AM

    Gold nugget, gold quarter top week’s headlines

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

  • 1986-american-eagle-gold-bullion-first-strike-ceremony
    Sep 9, 2016, 10:37 AM

    Did you ever almost wish something would go wrong?

    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.

  • kpix-san-francisco-gold-nugget
    Sep 7, 2016, 13:45 PM

    18-ounce gold nugget unearthed in California

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

  • south-african-platinum-lead
    Sep 7, 2016, 13:38 PM

    How a looming mine strike may impact platinum prices

    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?

  • silver-eagle-bullion-coin
    Sep 7, 2016, 10:16 AM

    Silver American Eagle sales: 2016’s slump continues

    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.

  • silver-towne-ingot-lead
    Sep 2, 2016, 11:39 AM

    A-Mark acquires majority interest in SilverTowne Mint

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

  • 2016-platinum-american-eagle-bullion-lead
    Aug 30, 2016, 08:49 AM

    U.S. Mint sold out of 2016 platinum Eagle bullion

    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.

  • logo-lead
    Aug 26, 2016, 15:45 PM

    ICTA calls revisions to Minnesota law a good outcome for dealers

    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.

  • australia-145-ounce-gold-nugget
    Aug 26, 2016, 09:42 AM

    Week's Most Read: Huge Australian gold nugget found

    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.

  • gold-hand
    Aug 24, 2016, 17:30 PM

    A 145-ounce gold nugget has been found in Australia

    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).

  • gold-ewaste-japan-olympic-medals-tokyo-2020
    Aug 24, 2016, 12:25 PM

    Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals might be made of e-waste

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

  • 2016-s-american-liberty-silver-lead
    Aug 23, 2016, 13:56 PM

    American Liberty medal 'unavailable' after 6 minutes

    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.

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-reverse-lead
    Aug 22, 2016, 08:50 AM

    2016 vs. 2015: How is gold Eagle bullion performing?

    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?

  • palladium-bullion-lead
    Aug 16, 2016, 03:40 AM

    What does research firm say about palladium?

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

  • 2015-silver-britannia-apmex-lead
    Aug 15, 2016, 09:30 AM

    Royal Mint annual revenue highest in 1,100 years

    “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.

  • 2016-platinum-american-eagle-bullion-lead
    Aug 10, 2016, 07:30 AM

    Platinum American Eagle bullion coins near sellout

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

  • silver-eagle-bullion-coin
    Aug 3, 2016, 12:15 PM

    July American Eagle silver sales worst since 2013

    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.

  • 2016-theodore-roosevelt-5-ounce-silver-bullion-lead
    Aug 3, 2016, 09:25 AM

    Theodore Roosevelt 5-ounce silver August 29

    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.

  • 2016-perth-mint-australian-silver-kangaroo-bullion
    Jul 27, 2016, 13:10 PM

    Sales of Perth Mint's new silver bullion coin soar

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

  • gold-reserves-world-map
    Jul 20, 2016, 13:15 PM

    United States holds quarter of world gold reserves

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

  • 2014-platinum-eagle-bullion-lead
    Jul 20, 2016, 11:42 AM

    Platinum Eagle bullion is back after long hiatus

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Jul 18, 2016, 11:43 AM

    Ordering restrictions on silver Eagle bullion lifted

    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.

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Jul 13, 2016, 12:55 PM

    Gold and silver among top 10 investments

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jul 12, 2016, 15:15 PM

    Silver Eagle buyers sitting on stockpiles of coins

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Jul 6, 2016, 11:45 AM

    Just how slow were silver Eagle sales in June?

    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-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Jul 6, 2016, 10:45 AM

    2016 Silver Eagle sales 20 percent above 2015

    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.

  • sunshine-mining-and-refining-corp-lead
    Jul 6, 2016, 09:51 AM

    Silver closes at its highest price in two years

    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.

  • 2016-mexico-liberated-silver-1-ounce-coin-lead
    Jul 4, 2016, 09:30 AM

    Mexico issues first modern silver bullion coin

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

  • 2014-silver-armenia-500dram-noah-ark-lead
    Jul 3, 2016, 10:00 AM

    World of bullion options await collectors, investors

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

  • 1964-mexico-silver-peso-lead
    Jul 2, 2016, 09:15 AM

    Before bullion, modern mint issues filled gap

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

  • gold-bullion-bars
    Jul 1, 2016, 13:30 PM

    The Brexit gold spike was week's most read post

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jun 29, 2016, 13:30 PM

    Unsold silver American Eagles are piling up

    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.

  • 1916-winged-liberty-dime-palladium-lead1
    Jun 28, 2016, 14:50 PM

    Palladium bullion coin highly unlikely for 2016

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

  • brad-karoleff
    Jun 24, 2016, 12:49 PM

    Ohio sales tax exemption set in 2017

    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.

  • gold-bullion-bars
    Jun 24, 2016, 10:30 AM

    Gold, silver prices skyrocketing after Brexit vote

    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.

  • egypt-gold-mine-lead
    Jun 23, 2016, 13:30 PM

    Egypt prepares for new deep gold mine in 2019

    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.

  • 2016-superman-silver-bullion-coin
    Jun 22, 2016, 10:11 AM

    Superman soars on silver bullion from Canada

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

  • barrick-kalgoorlie-lead
    Jun 21, 2016, 09:20 AM

    Top 5 gold producers follow individual courses

    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-bar-2-lead
    Jun 20, 2016, 16:00 PM

    California Gold Rush bar brings $140,400 at Bonhams

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jun 20, 2016, 12:36 PM

    More than half silver Eagle allocation holdover

    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.

  • maria-theresa-taler-silver-coin
    Jun 17, 2016, 11:29 AM

    Taking a shine to silver bullion coins

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

  • nu-2015-w-silver-eagle-proof-fake-genuine-lead
    Jun 14, 2016, 17:25 PM

    Counterfeit crisis gets mainstream media attention

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Jun 14, 2016, 09:38 AM

    Unsold American Eagle silver coins boost allocations

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

  • 2016-united-kingdom-silver-100-pound-trafalgar-square-lion
    Jun 8, 2016, 13:45 PM

    London’s Trafalgar Square on two-ounce silver £100 coin

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Jun 8, 2016, 12:17 PM

    Gold Eagle sales continue 2016 boom [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jun 8, 2016, 09:12 AM

    Silver Eagle bullion coins being carried over

    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?

  • 2016-5-ounce-silver-bullion-harpers-ferry-lead
    Jun 6, 2016, 17:00 PM

    Orders for 5-ounce silver Harpers Ferry coins June 6

    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.

  • 1995-china-gold-half-ounce-panda
    Jun 1, 2016, 14:58 PM

    Why is the 1995 half-ounce gold Panda so valuable?

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Jun 1, 2016, 12:40 PM

    Gold investors should not fear interest rate hikes

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jun 1, 2016, 12:36 PM

    Silver American Eagle sales climb beyond 23 million

    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.

  • 3-skull-scrolls-lead
    May 28, 2016, 10:15 AM

    Osborne Coinage introduces hobo nickel silver

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

  • 2016-cumberland-gap-5-ounce-silver-bullion-lead
    May 25, 2016, 12:13 PM

    Authorized purchasers buy more 5-ounce silver bullion

    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.

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    May 24, 2016, 14:00 PM

    American Eagle gold bullion continues flight

    Sales of gold American Eagle bullion coins continue to soar.

  • stillwater-platinum-eagle-lead
    May 18, 2016, 16:25 PM

    Revised 2016 platinum demand triples shortfall

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    May 17, 2016, 10:33 AM

    Gold American Eagle bullion sales well ahead of 2015

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    May 13, 2016, 15:22 PM

    Silver Eagle sales soar toward 21 million mark

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

  • 2016-austria-philharmonic-platinum-100-euro-coin-and-flag
    May 11, 2016, 11:55 AM

    Agreement expands platinum investment opportunities

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

  • 2015-silver-eagle-apmex-lead-obverse
    May 10, 2016, 16:22 PM

    Record silver investment demand in 2015

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

  • 2016-american-buffalo-gold-bullion-1-ounce-lead
    May 6, 2016, 11:39 AM

    New packaging for American Buffalo gold bullion

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

  • palladium-eagle-prototype-lead
    May 4, 2016, 17:00 PM

    U.S. Mint seeks palladium vendors for American Eagle

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

  • counterfeit-1803-draped-bust-dollar-lead
    May 3, 2016, 14:43 PM

    Professional Numismatists Guild warns against fakes

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

  • silver-etf-chart
    Apr 27, 2016, 14:15 PM

    iShares Silver Trust celebrates 10th anniversary

    2016 marks the 10th anniversary of iShares Silver Trust.

  • 2016-cumberland-gap-5-ounce-silver-bullion-lead
    Apr 26, 2016, 12:08 PM

    More than half of Cumberland Gap 5-ounce silver sold

    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.

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    Apr 25, 2016, 13:33 PM

    Apple strikes gold collecting old iPhones

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

  • 2013-5-star-general-lead
    Apr 19, 2016, 08:30 AM

    Gold outperforms other investments to start 2016

    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.

  • 2016-cumberland-gap-5-ounce-silver-bullion-lead
    Apr 18, 2016, 08:35 AM

    Cumberland Gap 5-ounce silver bullion on sale

    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.

  • russian-gold-stockpiling-lead
    Apr 15, 2016, 09:37 AM

    Russian gold, Viking coin hoard top week's news

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Apr 13, 2016, 14:20 PM

    Silver American Eagle sales test 17 million level

    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.

  • russian-gold-stockpiling-lead
    Apr 11, 2016, 07:40 AM

    Russia adds tons of gold to bullion reserves

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

  • sell-silver-jewelry-massachusetts-lead
    Apr 7, 2016, 08:40 AM

    Exceptionally strong 2015 U.S. silver jewelry sales

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

  • 2016-isle-of-man-silver-angel-reverse-proof-1-ounce
    Apr 6, 2016, 11:06 AM

    Reverse Proof silver Angel enters bullion market

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Apr 6, 2016, 11:05 AM

    Silver American Eagle sales approach 16 million

    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.

  • mexican-silver-mining-lead
    Apr 5, 2016, 12:25 PM

    Mexican miners increase silver production

    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-franklin-roosevelt-executive-order-april-5-1933
    Apr 5, 2016, 08:00 AM

    This Day in History: April 5

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

  • shrunk-2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-reverse-lead
    Apr 1, 2016, 12:25 PM

    Coins and bullion get tax exemptions in Indiana

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

  • 2016-united-kingdom-gold-lion-of-england-bullion-coins
    Apr 1, 2016, 11:15 AM

    Royal Mint begins new bullion coin program

    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.

  • 2014-w-proof-1-ounce-fake-gold-eagle-label-lead
    Apr 1, 2016, 08:08 AM

    Fake gold in fake holders focus of week's top story

    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.

  • oak-island-google-map-image-002
    Mar 31, 2016, 08:02 AM

    What is the Oak Island 'Money Pit'?

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

  • 2016-shawnee-5-ounce-lead
    Mar 30, 2016, 14:33 PM

    Sales of Shawnee 5-ounce silver bullion stall

    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.

  • silvertowne-worker-pours-melted-metal-lead-2
    Mar 27, 2016, 08:00 AM

    This Day in History: March 27

    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.

  • asarco-silver-lead
    Mar 24, 2016, 12:30 PM

    Silver price rises as base metals mining decreases

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

  • 2014-w-proof-1-ounce-fake-gold-eagle-label-lead
    Mar 22, 2016, 09:06 AM

    Fake gold bullion coins in counterfeit holders

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-lead-2
    Mar 21, 2016, 11:00 AM

    Damage from high relief gold Eagles drops grades

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Mar 18, 2016, 11:49 AM

    Gold bullion variant, hiker find week's top posts

    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.

  • gold-bullion-bars
    Mar 16, 2016, 14:35 PM

    Precious metals dealer JM Bullion now accepts Bitcoin

    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.

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse
    Mar 16, 2016, 14:19 PM

    Will gold price surge continue? Some aren't so sure

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Mar 16, 2016, 14:12 PM

    Silver American Eagle sales reach 13 million

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

  • american-eagle-silver-obverses-lead
    Mar 14, 2016, 08:30 AM

    Changes result in wrong die pairing: Readers Ask

    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.

  • 2015-w-silver-eagle-proof-fake-genuine-lead
    Mar 11, 2016, 13:00 PM

    Catching up on counterfeit news

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Mar 11, 2016, 10:12 AM

    Thousands of 2016 gold Eagles have problem relief

    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.

  • pamp-genuine-counterfeit-obverse-lead
    Mar 11, 2016, 09:15 AM

    Fake gold bars, rare bronze cent highlight busy week

    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.

  • 2016-shawnee-5-ounce-lead
    Mar 8, 2016, 07:07 AM

    Shawnee 5-ounce silver bullion near initial limit

    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.

  • ss-islander-lead
    Mar 7, 2016, 08:46 AM

    Recovered SS Islander gold up for 4 million dollars

    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.

  • sunshine-mining-and-refining-corp-lead
    Mar 7, 2016, 08:45 AM

    Robust silver coin demand in 2016, less silver mined

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

  • pamp-genuine-counterfeit-obverse-lead
    Mar 4, 2016, 11:53 AM

    Counterfeiters target PAMP 1-ounce gold bars

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

  • silvertowne-bar-lead
    Mar 4, 2016, 10:08 AM

    Fake bullion, 'funkadelic' Kennedy: Week's Most Read

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

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse
    Mar 3, 2016, 12:28 PM

    American Eagle bullion sales have another big month

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Mar 2, 2016, 17:15 PM

    Silver American Eagles: another week, another million

    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.

  • silvertowne-bar-lead
    Feb 29, 2016, 12:45 PM

    Chinese counterfeiters target silver bullion products

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Feb 25, 2016, 08:34 AM

    Silver American Eagle sales test 10 million mark

    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.

  • 1916-winged-liberty-dime-palladium-lead1
    Feb 24, 2016, 14:37 PM

    Proof palladium coins on US Mint radar

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

  • canadian-indian-peace-medal-lead
    Feb 22, 2016, 13:30 PM

    Early American March auction features silver medals

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Feb 17, 2016, 10:23 AM

    Mint still allocating American Eagle silver bullion

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

  • Feb 15, 2016, 09:50 AM

    Germany continues repatriating gold reserves

    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.

  • 2016-austria-philharmonic-platinum-100-euro-coin-and-flag
    Feb 14, 2016, 09:45 AM

    Austrian Mint issues platinum Philharmonic coin

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

  • 2016-canada-gold-silver-and-flag
    Feb 12, 2016, 16:00 PM

    RCM honors Canada’s wildlife in silver, gold

    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.

  • 2016-gold-eagle-bullion-1-ounce-obverse-lead
    Feb 11, 2016, 16:49 PM

    Safe haven status for gold and silver

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

  • nbc-news-gold-donut-manila-social-club
    Feb 10, 2016, 16:31 PM

    Yes, you can now eat a 24-karat gold donut [VIDEO]

    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.

  • 2016-shawnee-5-ounce-lead
    Feb 9, 2016, 20:00 PM

    5-ounce silver bullion sales highest since 2011

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Feb 9, 2016, 14:50 PM

    American Eagle silver sales exceed 7-million mark

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

  • 2015-silver-american-eagle-bullion-obverse
    Feb 3, 2016, 09:05 AM

    See how much American Eagle bullion sold in January

    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.

  • 2016-isle-of-man-1-ounce-gold-angel-bullion-coin-lead
    Feb 3, 2016, 08:45 AM

    2016 Isle of Man Angel gold bullion coins on sale

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

  • 2016-atb-quarters-coin-shawnee-uncirculated-lead
    Feb 2, 2016, 14:25 PM

    Shawnee 5-ounce silver bullion quarter sales begin

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Feb 2, 2016, 12:04 PM

    January silver Eagle sales fourth highest for series

    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.

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-reverse-lead
    Jan 29, 2016, 11:52 AM

    Silver coin demand expected to stay strong in 2016

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

  • ebay-gold-bullion-bar
    Jan 29, 2016, 08:58 AM

    Bullion by eBay, $1 off set prices: Week's Most Read

    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.

  • washington-stream-mining
    Jan 27, 2016, 14:15 PM

    Gold mining in Washington stirs environmental debate

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jan 26, 2016, 08:49 AM

    U.S. Mint adds to bullion sales totals

    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.

  • sportscenter-video-cardinals-packers-nfl-coin-toss
    Jan 23, 2016, 08:57 AM

    'Coin' plays big part in exciting NFL playoff game

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

  • ebay-gold-package-lead
    Jan 22, 2016, 11:30 AM

    eBay-branded precious metals enter market

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

  • 2016-silver-eagle-bullion-obverse-lead
    Jan 20, 2016, 09:30 AM

    2016 American Eagle silver bullion sales brisk

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

  • warren-harding-silver-medal-lead
    Jan 14, 2016, 09:30 AM

    Harding inaugural medals in silver fewer than 10

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

  • small-new-2015-saratoga-5-ounce-silver-billion-lead-2-1-1
    Jan 6, 2016, 14:30 PM

    America the Beautiful 5-ounce highlights strong 2015

    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.

  • 2015-silver-eagle-apmex-lead-obverse
    Jan 6, 2016, 10:42 AM

    How many gold and silver Eagles were sold in 2015?

    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.

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