• U.S. Mint pricing grid
    Nov 9, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Mint adjusts bullion pricing spreadsheet for products

    by Paul Gilkes
    With 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.

  • Design ideas for three years of Proof platinum American Eagles
    Oct 27, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Future designs in platinum series eyed by CFA members

    by Paul Gilkes
    The 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.

  • 2027 Platinum proof AE
    Oct 18, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Mint artists revisit platinum $100 coin designs for 2026–2028 series

    by Paul Gilkes
    The 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.

  • Proof 2024-W palladium American Eagle
    Sep 23, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Bill seeks prohibition on importation of platinum

    by Paul Gilkes
    U.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.

  • Metals chart for Sept. 18
    Sep 23, 2024, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for Sept. 23, 2024: Rate cut impact

    by Larry Jewett
    The 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.

  • National Coin & Bullion Association
    Sep 20, 2024, 08:00 AM

    New Jersey law to exempt bullion from taxation in 2025

    by Larry Jewett
    Passage 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.

  • Gold nuggets found in Australia
    Sep 18, 2024, 17:00 PM

    United States, Australia mining discoveries in August sale

    by Paul Gilkes
    A Heritage Auctions Fine Arts sale on August 28 included gold nuggets and formations discovered in different locations across Australia and the United States.

  • National Coin & Bullion Association
    Sep 2, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Nebraska efforts keep sales tax exemption in place

    by Coin World Staff
    Concerned citizens in Nebraska took on the challenge of protecting the existing sales-tax exemption in their state from a legislative threat and found success.

  • RMS Republic
    Sep 2, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Delay expected for salvage effort of RMS ‘Republic’

    by Paul Gilkes
    Efforts 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 PM

    Additional Olympic handover medal details revealed

    by Paul Gilkes
    The 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.

  • Idaho depository
    Aug 24, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Large depository for bullion opens in Idaho

    by Paul Gilkes
    Money 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.

  • U.S. Mint logo
    Aug 24, 2024, 08:00 AM

    OIG audit report about source of gold prompts action

    by Paul Gilkes
    An 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.

  • silver ingot from SS Gairsoppa
    Aug 18, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Silver ingot from 1941 sinking sold by Stack's Bowers

    by Larry Jewett
    A 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.

  • National Coin & Bullion Association
    Aug 11, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Kentucky dealers caught in ongoing tug-of-war

    by Larry Jewett
    Retailers 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.

  • GreatCollections gold ingot
    Aug 5, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Historic gold ingot in Aug. 18 GreatCollections sale

    by Larry Jewett
    GreatCollections will be auctioning a 1919-dated Russian Imperial gold ingot that was recently purchased by Atlanta-area businessman Rob Oberth and offers the attraction of world history.

  • Gold bars
    Aug 2, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Supply and prices shown on the rise in gold report

    by Paul Gilkes
    The latest report from the World Gold Council showed a number of areas where increases were being seen including the worldwide gold supply and the average spot price.

  • Gold mine
    Jun 11, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Senate bill would combat illicit practices in gold mines

    by Paul Gilkes
    More than a year after its introduction, a bill in the U.S. Senate intended to combat illicit gold mining practices within the western hemisphere is expected to see discussion.

  • Proof 2024-W American Buffalo
    Apr 13, 2024, 09:00 AM

    May 23 sale date for gold Proof 2024-W American Buffalo

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Proof 2024-W American Buffalo $50 gold coin will be released for sale on May 23 with no mintage or household order limits, at a price yet to be determined.

  • 2024 Buffalo bullion coin
    Apr 7, 2024, 13:00 PM

    Buyers purchase fewer gold American Eagles, Buffaloes

    by Paul Gilkes
    The March sales report shows authorized purchasers buying fewer ounces of American Eagle and American Buffalo gold bullion coins in comparison to the previous month's totals.

  • ncba-wisconsin-lead
    Apr 2, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Wisconsin grants precious metal bullion tax exemption

    by Staff
    Passed March 21 and taking effect March 22, a new Wisconsin law exempts from tax coins, bars, rounds and other bullion items, including "sheets meeting specific criteria of metal content and marking."

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