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Dec 27, 2017, 10:30 AM
NewGold partially delists platinum debentures
NewGold Issuer Ltd. has delisted 500,000 NewGold platinum debentures following the redemption of 4,907.528 fine troy ounce of platinum bullion. -
Dec 27, 2017, 10:19 AM
Demand pushes palladium spot price to 17-year high
Demand for palladium, primarily for use in autocatalyst applications, pushed the spot price of the precious metal to a 17-year high Dec. 22. -
Dec 26, 2017, 16:00 PM
International Gold and Silver Symposium in Lima, Peru
The 13th annual International Gold and Silver Symposium invites precious metals mining experts and their latest initiatives to Lima, Peru, May 29 to 31, 2018. -
Dec 20, 2017, 11:20 AM
VERISCAN authenticates bullion coins and bars
Technology exists for the U.S. to protect its gold, silver, platinum and palladium coins, in the form of an anti-counterfeiting application developed by PAMP. -
Dec 6, 2017, 10:45 AM
U.S. Mint 2017 bullion sales well below 2016 totals
Sales by the United States Mint in 2017 of American Eagle silver bullion coins are nearly 54 percent below 2016 totals. -
Dec 6, 2017, 10:02 AM
Royal Mint adds platinum, silver to Signature line
In November, the Royal Mint expanded its Signature bullion line to include platinum and silver alongside gold. -
Nov 22, 2017, 08:00 AM
Precious metals industry seeks legislative action
Two precious metals trade organizations are asking that Congress continue to permit “like-kind exchanges” of precious metals. -
Nov 21, 2017, 11:42 AM
US silver investment demand lowest since 2010
By the end of 2017, according to precious metals consultancy Metals Focus, the U.S. could witness silver coin and bar demand falling by about 33 percent. -
Nov 13, 2017, 07:30 AM
Convex concave silver rounds honor armed forces
Osborne Mint in partnership with Anonymous Mint is releasing a collection of .999 fine silver rounds focusing on the five branches of the U.S. military forces. -
Nov 8, 2017, 15:21 PM
PNG creates special 1-ounce .999 fine silver rounds
The rounds measure 39 millimeters in diameter. They were custom made by the Highland Mint of Melbourne, Florida, with an HM hallmark. -
Nov 8, 2017, 08:15 AM
India demand for silver continues to increase
Total demand in India for silver in coins, investment bars, silverware, jewelry, and industrial applications remains above total supply. -
Nov 7, 2017, 02:16 AM
Bullion coins from around the globe subject of book
A new book sponsored by world mints details a world of options for buying bullion coins. -
Nov 3, 2017, 13:46 PM
Returned Liberty Dollars being hallmarked
Liberty Dollar medals seized by federal authorities in 2007 and now being delivered to their owners are being stamped with a special hallmark. -
Oct 30, 2017, 08:50 AM
Scottsdale issues Queen Nefertiti 5-ounce silver coin
Queen Nefertiti is the latest honoree in the Scottsdale Mint's series of 5-ounce silver Egyptian Relics coins. -
Oct 25, 2017, 08:11 AM
Palladium robbing some luster from gold
Palladium's performance thus far in 2017 is outshining its rivals among the precious metals, especially gold. -
Oct 25, 2017, 08:02 AM
Landlocked Rwanda issues coin with Columbus' ship
A new silver bullion coin Nautical Ounce program for Rwanda launches with a design depicting the Santa Maria, of Christopher Columbus fame. -
Oct 18, 2017, 11:23 AM
Checking in on the rise of copper
Copper topped $7,000 per metric ton on Monday — its highest mark in three years, as China's producer prices increase, year on year, in August and September. -
Oct 17, 2017, 15:43 PM
Firm reports safe way to reclaim gold from e-waste
EnviroLeach Technologies in Vancouver, British Columbia, claims it's found a new, safer way to reclaim gold and other precious metals from electronic waste. -
Oct 17, 2017, 11:28 AM
Golden opportunities for nuggets in Heritage sale
A multitude of gold nuggets in various forms and sizes await those interested in Heritage Auctions' Nov. 4 Nature and Science Signature Auction in Dallas. -
Oct 9, 2017, 09:21 AM
Royal Dutch Mint issues silver bullion lion taler
A new limited mintage silver bullion coin from the Royal Dutch Mint celebrates the classic Leeuwendaalder coin. -
Oct 6, 2017, 12:56 PM
Palladium American Eagles exhibit quality
Early reports indicate 2017 American Eagle palladium bullion coins are of superior quality, with many of the initial submissions grading Mint State 70. -
Oct 4, 2017, 09:45 AM
Royal Mint continues Queen's Beasts bullion series
The Royal Mint continues its Queen's Beasts bullion series of gold and silver bullion coins with the unicorn of Scotland. -
Oct 4, 2017, 07:15 AM
Gold in many forms highlights October Holabird sale
Gold in its natural state can take many forms, and several are featured in Holabird’s Western Americana Collections LLC auction scheduled for Oct. 19 to 23. -
Oct 3, 2017, 14:54 PM
Silver Eagle monthly sales from Mint drop 69 percent
Sales in September by the U.S. Mint of gold American Eagle bullion coins climbed 45 percent over the previous month. -
Oct 2, 2017, 12:42 PM
RCM revives classic design on modern silver bullion
The Royal Canadian Mint’s newest limited mintage 1-ounce silver bullion coin depicts the Voyageur design that began circulating in 1935. -
Sep 29, 2017, 11:10 AM
Secondary market heats up for palladium Eagle
The secondary market for 2017 American Eagle palladium bullion coins heated up well before the U.S. Mint’s offering of the coins at noon Eastern Time Sept. 25. -
Sep 26, 2017, 12:45 PM
Scottsdale creates silver bullion coin for Barbados
The Scottsdale Mint has minted a new silver bullion coin for Barbados. The 1-ounce .999 fine silver dollar shows the trident head from Barbados' national flag. -
Sep 26, 2017, 08:00 AM
Palladium joins American Eagle bullion lineup: Inside Coin World
This week’s Editorial indicates that premiums even before the U.S. Mint's palladium coin release were well above those charged for similar products. -
Sep 25, 2017, 16:14 PM
Authorized purchasers compete for palladium Eagles
Authorized purchasers placed orders Sept. 25 with the Mint for 15,000 American Eagle 1-ounce palladium bullion coins, the first U.S. coin struck in the metal. -
Sep 25, 2017, 10:45 AM
Czech Mint's first silver bullion coin sells out
A new silver bullion coin from the Czech Mint depicts the Czech lion and has a mintage limited to just 10,000 pieces. -
Sep 20, 2017, 08:30 AM
Gold nuggets shine in Kagin’s sale
Gold nuggets and a more than 1,000-ounce silver ingot retrieved from a World War II shipwreck helped highlight Kagin's Auctions Sept. 15 sale. -
Sep 19, 2017, 09:34 AM
Silver Institute hosting October conference on silver
A two-day Silver Industrial Conference is being hosted Oct. 26 and 27 at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Washington, D.C., by The Silver Institute. -
Sep 18, 2017, 15:13 PM
Palladium American Eagle debuts September 25
The first palladium American Eagle bullion coins will be offered for sale Sept. 25 by the U.S. Mint to its authorized purchasers. -
Sep 13, 2017, 14:00 PM
Monex targeted in 290 million dollar fraud complaint
Thousands of Monex customers are alleged to have been defrauded out of more than $290 million from precious metals sales. -
Sep 13, 2017, 09:26 AM
Scottsdale launches scorpion silver bullion coin
A new 1-ounce .999 fine silver coin from Chad and the Scottsdale Mint features an animal that is far from friendly, the deathstalker scorpion. -
Sep 13, 2017, 09:15 AM
Dillon Gage to distribute Chinese bullion coins
Dillon Gage Asia has secured a partnership to distribute Chinese bullion coins on behalf of the official mint of China. -
Sep 6, 2017, 11:27 AM
Mint exhausts Ellis Island 5-ounce silver bullion
The U.S. Mint sold out all 40,000 2017 Ellis Island National Monument 5-ounce silver bullion coins it had struck by Aug. 31, three days after they went on sale. -
Aug 30, 2017, 08:00 AM
Analyst predicts significantly higher silver price
Herbert Moolman predicts higher silver prices in 2018 based on the amount of U.S. paper money relative to the silver price. -
Aug 29, 2017, 15:30 PM
Understanding gold and Comex
Understanding how the COMEX futures market works provides indications on how the price for physical gold is set, according to Viking Analytics. -
Aug 29, 2017, 13:12 PM
Traditional time of year for precious metals movement
Silver and gold traditionally make their strongest gains in September, according to Mike Fuljenz. -
Aug 22, 2017, 13:32 PM
Royal Mint expands secure storage option
The Royal Mint is expanding its vault services beyond bullion to include other valuables, paper documents and more. -
Aug 16, 2017, 12:20 PM
Azerbaijan gold production to increase in September
Anglo Asian Mining's flagship Gedabeck facility is on schedule to produce gold in September from a new mining area in Azerbaijan. -
Aug 9, 2017, 00:33 AM
Chinese demand for Australian gold tops $11 billion
The Chinese appetite for Australian gold is at least $11 billion annually, according to the Perth Mint. -
Aug 8, 2017, 11:55 AM
Second quarter gold demand drops 10 percent worldwide
Overall gold demand during the second quarter of calendar year 2017 was 10 percent lower at 953.41 metric tons compared to the same period in 2016. -
Aug 2, 2017, 11:53 AM
Mint to start selling palladium coins in September
When the U.S. Mint issues its first American Eagle bullion coin struck in .9995 fine palladium, it will be a West Point Mint product with no Mint mark. -
Aug 1, 2017, 14:39 PM
Association seeks tax ‘fairness’ for precious metals
The PMANA offered testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means seeking a change in the Internal Revenue Code for taxing precious metals. -
Aug 1, 2017, 13:44 PM
How much gold and silver is stored in London vaults?
How much gold and silver is stored in London vaults? The London Bullion Market Association knows and reports the number of metric tons of each the city holds. -
Jul 26, 2017, 11:00 AM
Star Wars icon Darth Vader now comes in bullion
A new silver bullion coin celebrates a ruler in a galaxy “far, far away...,” in the Galactic Empire of Star Wars fame. -
Jul 26, 2017, 10:30 AM
Canada continues silver $2 wolf bullion coin series
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new silver bullion coin celebrating the grey wolf. The 2017 Howling Wolf $2 coin is the third issue in a series. -
Jul 26, 2017, 09:15 AM
Platinum is becoming a lost commodity
Platinum hasn’t been trading higher than gold in nearly three years, and there’s no indication that it will bounce back anytime soon, an analyst reports. -
Jul 19, 2017, 12:30 PM
Pobjoy Mint’s bullion ‘Britannia’ violates trademark
Pobjoy Mint removed the legend referencing Britannia on the 1-ounce silver bullion coin for the Falkland Islands, but 7,329 coins were issued with the legend. -
Jul 19, 2017, 11:45 AM
Reuters poll revises silver performance forecast
Precious metals market analysts and traders who recently participated in a Reuters poll don't believe silver will perform as well during 2017 as projected. -
Jul 12, 2017, 08:15 AM
Texas moving toward repatriating gold from New York
Texas is the latest government entity to begin efforts to repatriate physical gold held elsewhere, much as various nations are doing. -
Jul 11, 2017, 09:30 AM
Palmarejo mine's gold and silver output increases
Gold and silver output at the Palmarejo mining complex yielded higher amounts of the gold and silver in second quarter in 2017 compared to 2016. -
Jul 10, 2017, 14:30 PM
New book explores world of silver bullion coins
A new book explores the world of silver bullion coins from 18 countries since 1982. -
Jul 5, 2017, 13:45 PM
Illicit gold bullion sales rise forecast in India
Black market sales of gold bullion and jewelry in India are expected to rise after a Goods and Services Tax effective July 1 added to India’s gold taxes. -
Jul 5, 2017, 11:00 AM
2017 American Eagle silver bullion coin sales lagging
Sales by the U.S. Mint of American Eagle silver bullion coins during the first six months of calendar year 2017 are lagging 53 percent behind 2016 sales. -
Jun 28, 2017, 10:15 AM
Forecaster predicts sharp drop in silver investments
Investment demand by U.S. buyers during calendar year 2017 is expected to drop 20 percent from 2016 levels, according to Metals Focus. -
Jun 28, 2017, 08:15 AM
Louisiana adjusts sales tax on gold, silver bullion
Sales tax exemptions for numismatic coins and precious-metal bullion were eliminated in Louisiana in 2016, but some tax relief has been restored. -
Jun 26, 2017, 09:30 AM
Scottsdale Mint issues 100-gram silver bullion coin
The Scottsdale Mint has issued a 100-gram silver bullion coin for the Democratic Republic of Congo, showing the water buffalo. -
Jun 21, 2017, 11:24 AM
Great Panther Silver extending metals reach in Mexico
Great Panther Silver Ltd. is focusing its attention on surface drilling at its Guanajuato mine complex in Mexico. -
Jun 20, 2017, 13:00 PM
Modern Gold Rush developing in Nova Scotia
The Moose River gold mining region of Nova Scotia in Canada is experiencing a modern gold rush, with pockets of gold harvested from surface mining. -
Jun 19, 2017, 12:58 PM
New 1-ounce silver bullion Britannia coin from Pobjoy
The Pobjoy Mint has issued a Reverse Proof silver bullion coin for the Falkland Islands, honoring Britannia. -
Jun 14, 2017, 11:40 AM
Attorney general issues gold consumer protection
The advisory emphasizes the crucial importance of working with reputable dealers to help avoid paying too much when buying or receiving too little when selling. -
Jun 14, 2017, 11:24 AM
Everything you need to know about gold
On July 4, Whitman Publishing will release an updated second edition of "GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today." -
Jun 14, 2017, 11:15 AM
Prospects for platinum bullion Krugerrand fading
Prospects for a South African Krugerrand platinum bullion coin are fading, but a platinum coin will be in sets marking the Krugerrand's 50th anniversary. -
Jun 7, 2017, 09:31 AM
Endeavour Silver expands reach in Mexico mining
Canadian-based Endeavour Silver has expanded its mining reach in Zacatecas, Mexico, by acquiring properties in the Calicanto and Veta Grande regions. -
Jun 2, 2017, 11:32 AM
Mint needs to clarify silver American Eagle details
Some 2015 American Eagle silver bullion coins from boxes with coding attributed to Philadelphia Mint production may actually be from the West Point Mint. -
May 30, 2017, 10:33 AM
American Eagle silver bullion demand doubles in May
Demand for American Eagle silver bullion coins from the U.S. Mint in May is more than double April’s level, and the month isn’t over yet. -
May 29, 2017, 09:00 AM
Gold coin resistance from the U.S. Mint
Another column in the June 12 Coin World details the discovery of what seemed to be a rare 1917 French Indo-China 10-cent piece. The excitement didn't last. -
May 25, 2017, 10:34 AM
Dillon Gage bullion round celebrates Uncle Sam 100th
Dillon Gage Metals offers a 1-ounce silver bullion medallion celebrating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Army recruitment poster featuring Uncle Sam. -
May 24, 2017, 09:43 AM
Highland Mint continues annual silver bullion program
The Highland Mint’s fourth fish coin in an annual series depicts in 2017 the kapoa barracuda. The coin has a mintage limit of 250,000 pieces. -
May 24, 2017, 09:40 AM
Scottsdale launches bullion coin for Cayman Islands
A new silver bullion coin for the Cayman Islands depicts the marlin. The 1-ounce .999 fine silver dollar has a mintage limit of 50,000 pieces. -
May 19, 2017, 13:38 PM
Reports indicate reduced platinum supply from mining
Platinum market reports from Johnson Matthey and the World Platinum Investment Council suggest mining supplies of platinum will decrease during 2017. -
May 17, 2017, 10:53 AM
High density platinum group metals for bullion
Technology has been perfected to permit production of collector and bullion rounds composed of either of two platinum group metals — pure osmium or iridium. -
May 16, 2017, 12:09 PM
Bonhams May 23 auction flooded with gold nuggets
Gold nuggets, featuring the 250.77 troy ounce “Twilight” nugget, leaf gold and gold embedded in quartz are featured lots in Bonhams’ May 23 sale in Los Angeles. -
May 12, 2017, 12:48 PM
Global silver mine production first drop since 2002
For the first time in 14 years, silver mine production dropped globally, according to World Silver Survey 2017, released May 11 by The Silver Institute. -
May 10, 2017, 08:00 AM
Precious metals trading to increase in London market
To maximize climbing demand for precious metals in London, the London Metal Exchange (LME) will inaugurate gold and silver spot and futures trading July 10. -
May 9, 2017, 11:48 AM
Gold mining initiative in Northern Ireland promising
Testing of mineralized material by Dalradian Resources Inc. from its Curraghinalt gold project in Northern Ireland reflects significant concentrations of gold. -
May 3, 2017, 13:45 PM
Author examines popularity of silver American Eagles
The American Eagle silver bullion coin is the most collected U.S. silver dollar, moreso than Morgan dollars, according to numismatist Michael "Miles" Standish. -
May 3, 2017, 13:30 PM
American Eagle bullion coin sales from Mint nosedive
Sales by the United States Mint in 2017 of bullion coins are down from previous years as the distributors continue to draw from their stockpiled inventories. -
May 2, 2017, 13:28 PM
Central States launches limited-edition silver medals
A planned 13-year series of annual silver convention medals will depict state seals of CSNS member states. -
Apr 26, 2017, 13:13 PM
Low mintage translates to high prices
A small detail from the U.S. Mint on an ID label from a major grading service results in a dynamic secondary market for some 2015 American Eagle silver $1s. -
Apr 19, 2017, 09:00 AM
Monster gold nuggets in Heritage April 30 sale
Gold nuggets are found in many sizes, and several examples are offered in an April 30 Nature and Science sale from Heritage Auctions. -
Apr 18, 2017, 12:04 PM
Gold nuggets plentiful in Holabird Americana sale
Collectors of western mining history may be interested in the more than two dozen lots in Holabird's Western Americana Collections LLC's April 28 to 30 auction. -
Apr 17, 2017, 09:17 AM
Military tank collector finds gold bars in fuel tank
More than 60 pounds in gold bars believed looted by Iraqi soldiers during the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 were discovered inside a tank bought on eBay. -
Apr 12, 2017, 11:55 AM
Frederick Douglass 5-ounce silver coin 37th in series
The 2017 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollar was offered by the U.S. Mint to its authorized purchasers April 3. -
Apr 12, 2017, 11:25 AM
Grading firms certify silver Eagles from three Mints
NGC and PCGS certifications are identifying some 2014 to 2017 American Eagle silver bullion coins by the Mint where they were struck. -
Apr 12, 2017, 11:15 AM
Perth Mint’s swan silver bullion takes flight fast
The Perth Mint’s new Swan 1-ounce silver bullion coin went on sale April 2, and all 25,000 coins sold out within less than 48 hours. -
Apr 5, 2017, 13:30 PM
After a dismal February, did bullion sales rebound?
Both gold and silver bullion sales slipped considerably in the month of February. Was that also the case in March? -
Apr 5, 2017, 12:41 PM
Gold and silver prices both hit 2017 highs
Gold and silver prices have been on the rise since a low point was hit toward the middle of March. What is behind the sudden rebound? -
Mar 31, 2017, 09:36 AM
Week's Most Read: Why a $56 coin sells for $1,155
Also this week, a hoard of gold coins turns up in an unexpected place, and a $4 million gold coin is stolen from a German museum. -
Mar 31, 2017, 09:20 AM
Millions of silver Eagles struck outside West Point
Nearly 17 million American Eagle silver bullion coins were struck dated 2014 through 2017 at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints. -
Mar 29, 2017, 14:15 PM
Where exactly does our galaxy’s gold come from?
The origins of gold have long fascinated scientists. Today, scientists debate two main competing theories about where our galaxy’s gold comes from. -
Mar 29, 2017, 11:30 AM
Why did this coin valued at $56 sell for $1,155?
A purchaser paid nearly $1,000 above the published value for a Mint State 69 1987 American Eagle silver bullion dollar. What caused the bidding war? -
Mar 22, 2017, 12:15 PM
Scottsdale Silver issues artistic bullion $1 for Fiji
Scottsdale Silver has issued a silver bullion $1 coin for Fiji depicting the famous Japanese woodblock art The Great Wave off Kanagawa. -
Mar 22, 2017, 11:26 AM
Angels and Demons silver bullion rounds debut
Osborne Coinage Co. has released the first two 1-ounce and 5-ounce silver rounds in its planned 12-piece Angels and Demons Steampunk Coin Collection. -
Mar 16, 2017, 12:00 PM
Commission of Fine Arts eyes palladium Eagle designs
Mock-up renderings of the mandated designs for a $25 palladium American Eagle bullion coin were reviewed March 16 by the Commission of Fine Arts. -
Mar 15, 2017, 12:50 PM
It isn’t common, but rhodium is on a major tear
What's behind the spike in demand for rhodium? Well, look no further than China, where the gas-fueled automobile market is growing. -
Mar 15, 2017, 11:31 AM
Silver bullion version of Athenian owl takes flight
A new silver bullion coin from A-Mark Precious Metals and the New Zealand Mint celebrates the classic Athenian Owl tetradrachm coin design. -
Mar 15, 2017, 09:37 AM
What’s behind March’s falling gold and silver prices?
A major announcement from Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen might have something to do with it. -
Mar 14, 2017, 16:05 PM
Royal Mint announces red dragon bullion coins
The Royal Mint has unveiled designs for the third coin in its Queen’s Beasts silver and gold bullion coin series, starring the Red Dragon of Wales. -
Mar 14, 2017, 09:58 AM
India tries cutting gold imports through recycling
India's efforts to reclaim gold through recycling and reduce the nation's reliance on imports of the precious metal are falling short of expectations -
Mar 10, 2017, 12:10 PM
Mint producing development strikes for palladium coin
Developmental strikes for a palladium American Eagle bullion coin have been struck at the Philadelphia Mint. -
Mar 8, 2017, 11:00 AM
Gold Rush revisited in Canadian Yukon
The Canadian Yukon is experiencing a resurgence in gold mining as precious metals producers hunt for lucrative veins in the region. -
Mar 7, 2017, 12:40 PM
CME Group Thomson Reuters out of silver price fixing
After outbidding six competitors for the contract in 2014, CME Group and Thomson Reuters step down from their roles in providing the London silver fix. -
Mar 1, 2017, 11:30 AM
U.S. Mint bullion sales took a nosedive in February
After what appeared to be strong January kick-off to bullion coin sales by the U.S. Mint, February sales slid significantly for all available options. -
Mar 1, 2017, 11:13 AM
Infographic: 2017 gold, silver Eagle sales vs. 2016
It was a slow month in February for U.S. Mint bullion sales compared to January. But how did the first two months of 2017 stack up against previous years? -
Feb 28, 2017, 12:30 PM
When one man buried 900 pounds of gold in SF Bay
"I committed the greatest robbery of the century and I did it alone." The San Francisco Chronicle tells the story of the 1901 Selby Smelting Works heist. -
Feb 27, 2017, 10:59 AM
Silver Eagles were struck at three Mints in FY 2016
Some 2016 American Eagle silver bullion coins were struck at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints so West Point could produce 30th anniversary Proofs. -
Feb 24, 2017, 13:08 PM
Palladium American Eagle really could happen in 2017
After seven years of development and study, an American palladium bullion coin may finally be struck before the end of calendar year 2017. -
Feb 22, 2017, 10:58 AM
Why Royal Mint's bullion sales were up big in January
Political turmoil causing investors to look toward precious metals coincides with the Royal Mint promoting its bullion business for a larger market share. -
Feb 22, 2017, 09:56 AM
The country telling citizens to buy gold, not cattle
Over the past two years as the country's central bank has offered gold bars for sale directly to the public, 140 kilograms, or 308 pounds, have been sold. -
Feb 22, 2017, 09:45 AM
How zinc and lead prices will affect price of silver
The price of one ounce of silver could be in store for a pretty significant change by the end of 2017. -
Feb 21, 2017, 10:57 AM
Numismatist marks 65 years in hobby with bullion coin
A portion of the proceeds from sales of the bullion piece will go to the American Numismatic Association's education programs. -
Feb 15, 2017, 12:42 PM
Germany continues efforts to repatriate gold
Germany is in its final stages of repatriating more than 700 metric tons of gold from vaults in New York and Paris. -
Feb 15, 2017, 12:40 PM
The price of silver is climbing quickly in 2017
There has been a lot of buzz recently about the price of gold's rise in 2017, but the price of silver has enjoyed an even steeper climb since Christmas. -
Feb 8, 2017, 10:22 AM
As the stock market rises, gold usually falls, but not in 2017
A popular meme during Donald Trump's political rise is that "the old rules don't apply anymore." That apparently goes for precious metals investing, too. -
Feb 8, 2017, 10:15 AM
2017 silver Eagles struck at more than one Mint
The 2017 American Eagle 1-ounce silver bullion coins have been struck at the West Point, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints. -
Feb 1, 2017, 12:25 PM
Infographic: January 2017 American Eagle sales
After a notable year for both silver and gold American Eagle bullion coin sales in 2016, what's in store for 2017? We have our first indicator. -
Jan 30, 2017, 12:03 PM
How many 2017 platinum Eagles were sold on first day?
The U.S. Mint's first-day sales of 2017 American Eagle platinum bullion coins matched the bureau’s entire 2016 allocation. -
Jan 25, 2017, 13:00 PM
How a new petition wants to 'Make Money Great Again'
The petition wants to give the same currency status to gold and silver that is currently given to paper U.S. dollars and circulating coins. -
Jan 25, 2017, 11:59 AM
Canada striking privy-marked silver Maple Leaf
As part of the RCM’s celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, it has added a Canada 150 privy mark to a version of its Maple Leaf silver bullion coin. -
Jan 18, 2017, 13:34 PM
Matthew McConaughey strikes gold in new film
McConaughey plays the offbeat head of a flailing Nevada mining company who enlists a legendary geologist to help him strike gold. Literally. -
Jan 18, 2017, 10:35 AM
2017 American Eagle platinum bullion on sale soon
U.S. Mint officials did not disclose how many coins will be made available initially, but they did set the date for authorized purchasers to begin ordering. -
Jan 13, 2017, 10:11 AM
Week's Most Read: Prince's gold stash makes headlines
Also this week, we got our first look at an actual 2017 American Liberty gold coin, and gold ingots recovered from the SS Central America were sold at auction. -
Jan 11, 2017, 14:15 PM
Prince had a serious stash of gold bars when he died
Prince, the legendary musician who died in April, was apparently quite a collector of gold bars, and his exact physical gold holdings were recently revealed. -
Jan 11, 2017, 11:15 AM
Sales open for 2017 American Eagle bullion coins
The Mint’s Jan. 9 sales for the 2017 American Eagle silver bullion coin reached 3,747,500 coins. How did that compare to first-day sales in 2016? -
Jan 11, 2017, 09:43 AM
Liberty Dollar creator now issuing Trump Dollars
The Inaugural Trump Dollar marks the Jan. 20, 2017, inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States. -
Jan 4, 2017, 10:59 AM
American Eagle silver bullion sales lowest since 2012
Huge demand led to record-setting year-end totals in 2014 and 2015, but strong monthly totals in early 2016 did not continue in the second half of the year. -
Jan 4, 2017, 10:53 AM
2016 gold Eagle bullion sales highest since 2011
The Mint finished 2016 American Eagle gold bullion sales with its slowest month of the year, but that didn't prevent the 2016 total from being a five-year high.