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Gold Scores Third Straight Monthly Gain in July; U.S. Mint Bullion Sales Strengthen

Gold and silver futures declined in normal trading hours Wednesday, pairing some of their July gains, and then moved down further in after-hour dealings following the release of the Fed's latest... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Legislation authorizing 2021 Morgan and Peace silver dollars to benefit American Numismatic Association

Collectors Urged to Contact Congressional Representatives for Support Coin collectors soon could purchase a 2021-CC Morgan silver dollar and simultaneously support the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Legislation was introduced on July 15 (House Bill 3757) to authorize production of 2021 Morgan and Peace silver dollars to mark the transition in 1921 from the Morgan to the Peace designs. A combined maximum production of 500,000 Proof and Uncirculated Morgan and Peace silver dollars would be authorized. An unspecified number of Morgan dollars could be struck at the former Carson City Mint, which now houses the Nevada State Museum. Sales of the two coins will include a surcharge of $10 per coin, 40 percent of which will be paid to the American Numismatic Association for educational programs (after the U.S. Mint has recouped all of its production and associated costs). The National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City also will receive 40 percent of all net surcharges

US Mint Sales: 2019 $1 Coin & Currency Sets at 50% of Maximum

The highlight from the U.S. Mint's latest weekly sales report is the first appearance of the new 2019 Native American $1 Coin and Currency Set. Released last Wednesday, July 24, the space-themed set... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Gold Logs Six-Year High; War in the Pacific 5 oz Bullion Coin Launches

Precious metals futures divided Tuesday with gold and silver rising and platinum and palladium falling. Gold closed at its best price in more than six years. Gold for August delivery tacked on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

2019 American Liberty Gold Coin and Silver Medal Images

The United States Mint unveiled images of its high reliefs American Liberty 1-ounce gold coin and 2.5-ounce silver medal. The 2019-dated collectibles are scheduled to launch Aug. 15 at yet to be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Precious Metals Rise Monday, July 29

Precious metals futures rose in their start to the new trading week on Monday. Gains on the day ranged from less than 0.1% for gold to 1.6% for platinum. Gold for August delivery edged up $1.10, or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

U.S. Mint Director Ryder Signs Nine 2019 Proof Sets For Distribution

United States Mint Director Dave Ryder signed nine 2019 Proof Sets during a visit to the San Francisco Mint on July 22. Director Ryder's signature appears on the product insert, the Certificate of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Bowers-Manley Book Reveals Secrets of S.S. Central America Treasure

Never before revealed information about the greatest American treasure ever found, the tons of California Gold Rush-era coins, ingots and gold dust recovered from the 1857 sinking of the S.S. Central... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Weekly World Numismatic News for July 28, 2019

One of the indicators as to how the markets view the economy is the price of precious metals. When there is uncertainty in the markets, investors leave the equity markets and buy precious metals. When that happens, it will have an impact on most pre-1965 coins. Marketwatch reported that silver hit a 13-month high about […]

Gold Slips 0.5% on Week; Silver Extends Weekly Wins to Three

Most precious metals futures closed lower Friday but still gained on the week. Gold was the exception for both periods. Its weekly loss was the first in three weeks. Gold for August delivery on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

2019 Native American $1 Coin and Currency Set Photos

This article presents photos of a 2019 Native American $1 Coin and Currency Set with its enhanced uncirculated 2019 Native American $1 Coin and its Series 2017 $1 Federal Reserve note bearing a ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

NGC Offers Labels Hand-Signed by Astronauts

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) has expanded its collaboration with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) to create limited edition labels individually hand-signed by American... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Perth Mint Bullion Sales Mostly Steady in First Half of 2019

Sales of Australian bullion products divided in June from May and climbed from a year earlier, according to the latest figures from The Perth Mint of Australia. In comparing bullion sales for the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Collector Favorite Returns for 2019

The perfect gift for any occasion, the 2019 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin is also a collector favorite, as it is the collector version of the Mint’s American Eagle Silver Bullion coin. The obverse (heads) features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. The reverse (tails) features a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left. Each coin contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver and bears the “S” mint mark reflecting its striking at the San Francisco Mint.   Coins are specially packaged in a blue velvet, satin-lined presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. According to the Mint’s website, 158,785 of the 2018 coin were sold.   Based on the final reporting date of Jan. 27, 2019, the coin sold out in less than five months.   So don’t wait too long to order yours! The Mint a

Silver has Played a Major Role in the History of Mexico

The Mexican Libertad #Silver Coin is A Symbol of Freedom from the Oldest Mint in the Americas https://t.co/F3bLZ2nxYp — Money Metals (@MoneyMetals) July 31, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The Mexican Libertad Silver Coin is A Symbol of Freedom from the Oldest Mint in the Americas The Native People of Mexico used the countries abundant precious metals long before European conquerors arrived, drawn by the riches. Today Mexico continues to be a major producer of both gold and silver. Silver has been used for centuries in Mexico’s coinage. The silver Libertad, a one troy ounce pure silver coin, is produced by La Casa de Moneda de Mexico in Mexico City. It is the oldest mint in either north or south America. The Casa de Moneda was founded in 1535 by Antonio de Mendoza, the regional Viceroy, under decree from the Spanish Crown. Coins produced there, such as the silver 8 real, were among the most widely circulated in the Americas and in Asia until the 18th century. Find

The Value of Gold

Buyingusmintgold “The Value of Gold” https://t.co/fmmPJSaju2 — Bullion Alpha (@bullionalpha) July 31, 2019 Money Metals President Stefan Gleason Speaks about the Buying “Dos and Don’ts” #investing https://t.co/ns7die0Mb9 — Bullion Alpha (@bullionalpha) July 31, 2019 Like Jeffrey Epstein, #Bullion #Banks Get Sweet Deals from the Justice Department https://t.co/uNcHCILPiI — Bullion Alpha (@bullionalpha) July 31, 2019 China's Get the #Gold Plan: Part II https://t.co/GD7osB8GFP — Bullion Alpha (@bullionalpha) July 31, 2019 from Precious Metals News from Gold Eagle Price – Price of Silver Oz

Richard I Silver Penny Realizes $14,209

On July 3 Dix, Noonan & Webb’s sold Part 2 of Marvin Lessen’s remarkable North Moors Collection of Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Plantagenet hammered silver. Results were impressive. The total realized including buyers’ premium was $425,366 with a 100% clearance rate of the 526 lots on offer, testifying to the coins’ quality and desirability, let alone rarity of many. Individual prices-realized were commonly well in excess of upper estimate. Top price of $14,209 [£11,400] was achieved by an exceptionally rare, 12 th century, 1.21 g penny of Richard Coeur-de-Lion (S-1346; N-965). The rarity of this piece comes from it having been struck at Lichfield. Star of the show: the exceptionally rare, 1.21 g penny of Richard I (S-1346; N-965) once owned by Charles Francis Adams. In gF it realized $14,209 at Dix Noonan Webb’s July sale of Part 2 of Marvin Lessen’s North Moors Collection. Like all of Richard’s coins struck in England the obverse legend carries the name of his father, HENRICUS.

National Symbols of India featured on Stamp- Part I

India, the birth place of legends, the country with one of the oldest civilization and having largest democratic platform is known for its unique identity and heritage. India is a cradle of various religions and culture and this is clearly reflected in its various National Symbols. National symbols of India represent the identity elements and distinctive characteristic of the country. These symbols have been chosen very carefully and depict the culture and nature of India. But, did you know that Postal Department of India has issued various featuring this National Symbols. In this part we are going to look at the National Symbols of India featured on Stamp . The Republic of India has several official National Symbols including a historical document, a flag, an emblem, an anthem, a memorial tower as well as several national heroes. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower, fruit and tree. Here is the list of 8 National Symbols of India feature

US Mint Sales: 2019 $1 Coin & Currency Sets at 50% of Maximum

The highlight from the U.S. Mint's latest weekly sales report is the first appearance of the new 2019 Native American $1 Coin and Currency Set. Released last Wednesday, July 24, the space-themed set... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Gold Logs Six-Year High; War in the Pacific 5 oz Bullion Coin Launches

Precious metals futures divided Tuesday with gold and silver rising and platinum and palladium falling. Gold closed at its best price in more than six years. Gold for August delivery tacked on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Few 1920-S Eagles Survived the Great Gold Melt

With only 118 specimens certified by the major grading companies, the 1920-S gold eagle draws a pretty penny at auction. A specimen in MS-67 PCGS sold for $1.7 million in 2007. (Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions) It is pretty easy to explain tough gold coins from before 1933.   You simply suggest they were melted, a one-size-fits-all way of explaining an unusually high price for a gold coin. In reality, that one answer is true 98% of the time and it’s probably true in the case of the 1920-S Indian Head gold eagle. But the fact remains that the 1920-S does raise a few questions which don’t seem to be fully and comfortably answered by simply saying it was melted. There had been regular Indian Head gold eagle production through 1916. It was not a case where every mint produced Indian Head gold eagles every year but every year they were being produced somewhere. The situation changed after 1916. At this time, World War I was taking a terrible toll in a number of ways. The lives los