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May 23, 2025, 09:00 AM
Release date for Taft silver medal remains uncertain
by Paul GilkesThe date for the release of the silver medal honoring William Howard Taft appears only as "Fall" on the website of the United States Mint. -
May 4, 2025, 17:00 PM
Silver demand shown to outpace supply in 2024
by Paul GilkesIndustrial demand for silver led the way to find that demand exceeded the supply of the precious metal in 2024 according to the Silver Institute. -
May 3, 2025, 17:00 PM
Measure seeks to establish bullion and specie as currency
by Paul GilkesA bill has been proposed in Louisiana calling for the state to recognize bullion in the form of gold and silver as currency for transactional purposes. -
May 1, 2025, 10:00 AM
First sale planned for gold 1945 FDR inaugural medal
by Paul GilkesStack's Bowers Galleries has received the consignment to sell a gold 1945 inaugural medal from the Nellie Taylor Ross collection, marking the first appearance of one of the 10 known in a sale. -
Apr 24, 2025, 09:00 AM
Proof 2025-W American Buffalo due for May issue
by Paul GilkesGold prices on the rise are leading to speculation about the price the Mint will charge for the Proof 2025-W American Buffalo 1-ounce gold $50 coin when it is released in early May. -
Apr 14, 2025, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Apr. 14, 2025: Diligence needed
by Larry JewettLegislative action in Maryland is leading toward the repeal of a sales tax exemption on coin and bullion purchases, and it is important to realize that change could come anywhere and any time. -
Apr 8, 2025, 08:00 AM
Exemption preserved in Kentucky with veto override
by Larry JewettThe Kentucky General Assembly took action to preserve tax exemptions on bullion, coins and currency in the state by passing a new bill and overriding its veto by the state's governor. -
Apr 3, 2025, 16:47 PM
Gold protected from 'reciprocal' tariff action
by Larry JewettPrecious metals could be escaping the impact of the reciprocal tariffs that were announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, according to the National Coin & Bullion Association. -
Mar 10, 2025, 11:00 AM
Repeal of New York exemption would have far-reaching impact
by David CrenshawPotential repeal of a tax exemption provision in the state of New York could have an undesired impact on the state's revenue if the state's legislature goes that way, and consumers need to act. -
Mar 2, 2025, 09:00 AM
Above-ground silver studied for market demand
by Paul GilkesAbove-ground silver fabricated into consumer goods is less price-sensitive than bullion in coins, bars, and jewelry and is less affected by the market price, according to The Silver Institute. -
Feb 27, 2025, 10:30 AM
Week's Most Read: Slim chance for success
by Larry JewettSuggestions of a potential visit to the vaults at the United States Bullion Depository in Fort Knox by the current administration brought memories of a 1974 trip and why it may not happen again. -
Feb 24, 2025, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Feb. 24, 2025: Access denied?
by Larry JewettIt has been awhile since any government official was granted access to the vaults in Fort Knox and the latest administration's request may likely find itself denied as a matter of national security. -
Feb 9, 2025, 09:00 AM
Global silver demand expected to remain stable in 2025
by Paul GilkesA review of the silver market has led to a projection that demand will be fairly consistent across a number of use areas in the year ahead. -
Jan 26, 2025, 17:00 PM
Treasury report details U.S. gold reserve supply in government vaults
by Paul Gilkes, Senior EditorThe United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky, continues to be the primary storage facility for the nation’s gold reserves, followed by the West Point Mint in New York. -
Jan 24, 2025, 12:00 PM
Last Proof platinum $100 coin in First Amendment series on sale in February
by Paul GilkesThe Proof American Eagle, First Amendment to the United States Constitution platinum $100 coin series offers its final limited-edition issue when sales open Feb. 20 for the 2025-W Right To Petition coin. -
Dec 28, 2024, 17:00 PM
OIG report questions sources of gold used by Mint
by Paul GilkesTreasury's Office of the Inspector General reports concerns about provenance of the gold in planchets supplied to the U.S. Mint, which, by law, must be sourced from within the United States. -
Dec 27, 2024, 17:00 PM
Report shows areas of potential growth for gold interests
by Paul GilkesThe year ahead could see continued growth in areas utilizing gold, including investment, as the price per ounce of the metal continues an upward trend experienced in 2024. -
Dec 6, 2024, 17:00 PM
Massive gold discovery reported in central China
by Paul GilkesMore than one million metric tons of gold ore was discovered in central China, which may be the largest gold field in the world, as scientists continue to study the find. -
Nov 9, 2024, 12:00 PM
Mint adjusts bullion pricing spreadsheet for products
by Paul GilkesWith the increasing metals market prices for gold, palladium and platinum, the U.S. Mint has updated its pricing grid to determine the cost to consumers for future precious metal coin issues. -
Oct 27, 2024, 08:00 AM
Future designs in platinum series eyed by CFA members
by Paul GilkesThe Commission of Fine Arts considered three years' worth of obverse designs for the Proof American Eagle, Charters of Freedom platinum $100 coin series and picked the same ones that the CCAC likes.
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