By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for December 9, 2016 Brain Food 1.) Plough uncovers major hoard of Roman coins A WONDERFUL collection of 120 Roman Imperial coins was unearthed in the Isle of Axholme. The so-called Owston Ferry Hoard was discovered in 1952 by Mr. A. T. Pitchfork. Ploughing a field in the village, […]
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As part of the celebrations for Chinese New Year, The Royal Mint has created a new design to mark the Lunar Year of the Sheep, the second issue in the hugely successful Shēngxiào Collection. Following on from the popularity of the Year of the Horse design, which was the first ever United Kingdom lunar design […]
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By CoinWeek News Staff…. The U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coins went on sale yesterday, January 29, at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST). The coins, authorized by Public Law 112-104, celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the U.S. Marshals, the longest-serving law enforcement agency in the federal government. Today, the U.S. Mint released first day sales figures […]
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Precious Metals Market Report by Bill Musgrave – American Gold Exchange Gold dipped 0.2% in light trading to close just above $1,196 as rising global equities reduced demand for safe havens. The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new record highs and the Global Dow gained behind expectations of yet more stimulus in the Eurozone. The dollar rolled […]
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CoinWeek Staff Reports…. The Austrian Mint scored three category victories in Krause Publications’ 2015 Coin of the Year Awards. Since 1984, Krause has recognized excellence in coin design with its annual awards. This year’s competition was especially tough, with many high-quality collectible coins in contention. Austria’s three category winners are as follows: Best Gold […]
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Precious Metals Market Report by Bill Musgrave – American Gold Exchange Gold surged 2.1% to close at a six-week high above $1,185 on speculation that OPEC may cut production, boosting demand for the metal as a hedge against higher oil prices. Gold initially dropped in early trade after reports that U. S. consumer sentiment hit a seven-year high last […]
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Precious Metals Market Review by Bill Musgrave – American Gold Exchange November 5, 2014: Gold fell another 1.9%, closing near four-year lows under $1,146, as the dollar surged to a five-year high against major rivals, reducing demand for the metal as an alternative store of value. The dollar’s rise was fueled by Bank of Japan chief […]
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