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.

Investment demand by U.S. buyers during calendar year 2017 is expected to drop 20 percent from 2016 levels, according to Metals Focus.

Sales tax exemptions for numismatic coins and precious-metal bullion were eliminated in Louisiana in 2016, but some tax relief has been restored.

The Scottsdale Mint has issued a 100-gram silver bullion coin for the Democratic Republic of Congo, showing the water buffalo.

Great Panther Silver Ltd. is focusing its attention on surface drilling at its Guanajuato mine complex in Mexico.

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.

The Pobjoy Mint has issued a Reverse Proof silver bullion coin for the Falkland Islands, honoring Britannia.

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.

On July 4, Whitman Publishing will release an updated second edition of "GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today."

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.

Canadian-based Endeavour Silver has expanded its mining reach in Zacatecas, Mexico, by acquiring properties in the Calicanto and Veta Grande regions.

Some 2015 American Eagle silver bullion coins from boxes with coding attributed to Philadelphia Mint production may actually be from the West Point Mint.

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.

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.

Dillon Gage Metals offers a 1-ounce silver bullion medallion celebrating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Army recruitment poster featuring Uncle Sam.

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.

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.

Platinum market reports from Johnson Matthey and the World Platinum Investment Council suggest mining supplies of platinum will decrease during 2017.

Technology has been perfected to permit production of collector and bullion rounds composed of either of two platinum group metals — pure osmium or iridium.

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.