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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 PMTreasury 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 PMLast 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 PMOIG 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 PMReport 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 PMMassive 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 PMMint 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 AMFuture 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.Oct 18, 2024, 17:00 PMMint artists revisit platinum $100 coin designs for 2026–2028 series
by Paul GilkesThe Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee had a busy two-day session that including looking at three years' worth of designs for the Proof American Eagle Charters of Freedom platinum $100 coin series.Sep 23, 2024, 12:00 PMBill seeks prohibition on importation of platinum
by Paul GilkesU.S. coin law requires platinum and palladium from U.S. mines, whose operations are nearly unsustainable, so a new bill seeks to prohibit importing the metals from the Russian Federation.Sep 23, 2024, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Sept. 23, 2024: Rate cut impact
by Larry JewettThe decision by the Fed to cut rates by one-half percent had an immediate impact on spot prices for gold and silver and the question remains as to what the long-term picture will be.Sep 20, 2024, 08:00 AMNew Jersey law to exempt bullion from taxation in 2025
by Larry JewettPassage of S721 and the governor's signature provide bullion dealers in New Jersey with a much-anticipated tax exemption on sales not less than $1,000 beginning Jan. 1, 2025.Sep 18, 2024, 17:00 PMUnited States, Australia mining discoveries in August sale
by Paul GilkesA Heritage Auctions Fine Arts sale on August 28 included gold nuggets and formations discovered in different locations across Australia and the United States.Sep 2, 2024, 17:00 PMNebraska efforts keep sales tax exemption in place
by Coin World StaffConcerned citizens in Nebraska took on the challenge of protecting the existing sales-tax exemption in their state from a legislative threat and found success.Sep 2, 2024, 08:00 AMDelay expected for salvage effort of RMS ‘Republic’
by Paul GilkesEfforts to recover the cargo of the sunken RMS "Republic" will have to wait until next year as funding is still being gathered and weather in the current year becomes a concern.Aug 25, 2024, 17:00 PMAdditional Olympic handover medal details revealed
by Paul GilkesThe U.S. Mint revealed further details about the multiple examples of the Olympic and Paralympic handover medals it minted to mark the Games' transition from Paris to Los Angeles in 2028.Aug 24, 2024, 17:00 PMLarge depository for bullion opens in Idaho
by Paul GilkesMoney Metals Exchange LLC has opened a precious metals bullion depository in Boise, Idaho, with more than double the vault capacity of Fort Knox in Kentucky.Aug 24, 2024, 08:00 AMOIG audit report about source of gold prompts action
by Paul GilkesAn investigation by the Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General into U.S. Mint practices in acquiring gold bullion may result in some procedural changes and an adjustment in the law.Aug 18, 2024, 08:00 AMSilver ingot from 1941 sinking sold by Stack's Bowers
by Larry JewettA 1,050.4-ounce silver ingot that was a part of the cargo of the SS "Gairsoppa" when it was sunk by enemy craft in 1941 sold in a Stack's Bowers sale bringing $33,641.79.Aug 11, 2024, 17:00 PMKentucky dealers caught in ongoing tug-of-war
by Larry JewettRetailers selling precious metal products in Kentucky are caught in a web of legal issues as legislation set to go into effect Aug. 1 affecting the collection of sales tax on bullion faces challenges in court.NEWS-
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