Royal Mint reports soaring profits: Coin World Buzz
We give you a brief look at what's happening in the world of numismatics
A Brilliant Uncirculated 2015 £5 coin marked Winston Churchill's 50th death anniversary, one of the commemoratives that boosted the Royal Mint's recent profits. Images courtesy of the Royal Mint.
1. Royal Mint's raising profits
"The [Royal] Mint, which is the UK’s oldest manufacturer, producing coins for more than 1,000 years, generated revenues of nearly £260m and an operating profit of £11.4m in the year to March – up from £6.7m the previous year," The Guardian reports.
2. Precious metals pricing
Kitco.com currently lists the following prices per ounce Monday:
3. Hot topics
Check out the three most-read stories of the last couple of days:
- Proof coins in circulation rolls: Found in Rolls
- The amusement park dime
- American Liberty, High Relief coin's potential discussed, Nazi-era gold hoard unearthed: Week's Most Read
4. Something social
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Posted by Coin World on Sunday, July 26, 2015
