An explosion in market demand for silver at the close of January forced some major retailers in the precious metal to suspend sales amid concerns they would be unable to fill orders.

Limited-edition Proof 2021-W First Amendment to the United States Constitution — Freedom of Religion platinum $100 American Eagle sales open Feb. 4 at noon Eastern time.

The buyers approved to make large bullion purchases from the United States Mint expect deliveries of 2021 American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins Jan. 11, but not any with new designs.

The latest update on the sales of bullion coins by the U.S. Mint for the year is shows sales well ahead of 2019, as November 2020 was the strongest sales month of the year, so far.

A survey of investors in the United States and Canada did not give much support to the idea of utilizing gold for investments, citing concerns over counterfeiting and a lack of trust in the metal.

Nine of the 12 authorized purchasers were given an opportunity to purchase a portion of the 1 million 2020 American Eagle silver bullion dollars produced at the San Francisco Mint.

Authorized purchasers can obtain 2020 American Eagle silver bullion dollars that were made at the San Francisco Mint to augment the production planned for the West Point Mint.

The United States Mint on Oct. 1 unveiled the new reverse designs for the 2021 American Eagle gold and silver coins. The designs will be introduced in mid-2021, suggesting the use of two designs next year.

Gold hunters in Australia found two large nuggets with a total weight of over 120 ounces with the find captured on camera for the series Aussie Gold Hunters in the Victoria goldfields.

The price of gold, which eclipsed a long-standing record high price in early August, continues to escalate as world tensions and health issues affect precious metals investment.

Gold prices set a new record July 27 and the price continues an upward trend due to political, global and economic factors spurring investors.

With increasing investment demand for the 2020 American Eagle silver bullion coins, the U.S. Mint is considering adding production at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints.

Previously submitted designs have been resurrected for a pair of investment coins being offered by the Royal Australian Mint that include a silver dollar and a gold $100 offering.

The Philadelphia Mint-produced silver American Eagles and the move by the Federal Reserve to recirculate old-style $100 notes continue to attract reader interest.

Grading services are certifying 2020 American Eagle silver bullion coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Are collectors paying premiums for labels or history?

American Eagle silver bullion coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint while the West Point Mint was closed are being certified at grading services and selling to collectors at premiums.

The Philadelphia Mint struck 240,000 American Eagle silver bullion coins in April to assist the West Point Mint. The coins are indistinguishable, identified only by box tracking numbers.

John Wayne, star of numerous Westerns and other movies on the silver screen, now stars on a 1-ounce silver bullion coin from the Perth Mint for Tuvalu.

Silver and gold 2020 Leopard bullion coins from Somalia are now available through the exclusive American distributor.

The Perth Mint has two new 1-ounce bullion coins, depicting two dragons chasing a pearl. Dragons dance on the new silver dollar and gold $50 bullion coins for Australia.