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CFTC Charges Precious Metals Dealers in Elderly Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) …… The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, it has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against two affiliated precious metals dealers located in Los Angeles, California: Fisher Capital LLC and AMS Consulting Solutions […]

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Arkansas Removes Taxes on Gold and Silver

By Money Metals Exchange …… House Bill 1718, the Arkansas Legal Tender Act, has become the law in the “Natural State”. Backed by sound money advocates and supporters throughout the state and nation, HB 1718 reaffirms gold and silver as legal tender, as well as ends all taxes on the purchase, sale, or exchange of […]

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Mississippi Ends Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Money Metals Exchange …… With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves’s (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by State Senator Juan Barnett (D-34), had […]

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Mississippi Ends Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Money Metals Exchange …… With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves’s (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by State Senator Juan Barnett (D-34), had […]

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Mississippi Ends Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Money Metals Exchange …… With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves’s (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by State Senator Juan Barnett (D-34), had […]

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US Mint to Release 2023 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin April 13

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin on April 13 at noon EDT. The Mint launched the American Buffalo Coin Program in 2006. The one-ounce coin in this program is the first 24-karat gold Proof coin ever struck by the Mint and is the […]

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Proof High Relief 2oz Gold Kangaroo Now Available From Perth Mint

For April, The Perth Mint presents this 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the latest Kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 200 of […]

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Gold Bullion Spotlight: Italy Umberto I 20 Lire

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Italy is not a country that is often thought of for its gold bullion. Nevertheless. During the reign of Umberto I (1878 to 1900), a large number of gold 20 lire coins were produced. Due to the abundance of these coins and lack of collector demand for them, there […]

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Goddess Isis on New Egyptian Gods Reverse Frosted Silver Coin

Brand New 2023 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide * * * Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian goddess […]

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2023 US Mint American Eagle Gold Proof Coins On Sale March 30

The United States Mint announces the opening of sales for the 2023 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on March 30 at noon EDT. Orders are limited to three items per product code per household for the first 24 hours from the on-sale date and time. Struck in 22-karat gold at the West Point Mint, these […]

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Royal Mint Gold Bar for Islamic Community Depicts Kaaba

The Royal Mint has released an exclusively designed Kaaba 20g gold bullion bar. Created in consultation with Muslim Council Wales and designed by Emma Noble, it represents Kaaba, the holiest site for millions of Muslims. The Royal Mint has gifted three Kaaba bars to Islamic Relief to mark the launch and aid the charity’s fundraising […]

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2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Coin Features Incused Design

This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned U.S. designer John M. Mercanti, showcases an incused reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan […]

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New National Coin & Bullion Association Website Launched

NCBA, or the National Coin & Bullion Association (the trade name for the Industry Council for Tangible Assets or “ICTA“), has officially launched our new website — ncbassoc.org. “We believe the new website will be a benefit to NCBA members, providing many new improvements in an updated and smart-looking fashion. The site is user friendly, […]

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Perth Mint Gold “Doping” Scandal Calls Senior Leadership Into Question

By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. A recent report on Australian TV has put the reputation of one of the world’s major mints–as well as the reputation of the entire international system of precious metals accreditation–in jeopardy. On Monday, March 6, an internal report from the Perth Mint was leaked to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation […]

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Kentucky House Votes to End Sales Tax on Gold, Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… Responding to overwhelming grassroots support over the last three years, lawmakers in the Kentucky House of Representatives have voted today, March 9, 2023, to end the state’s controversial practice of imposing sales taxes on all purchases of precious metals. House Bill 360 (PDF Link), a sweeping sales […]

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Perth Mint Issues New 2023 Mini Roo Gold Coin

The cute Mini Roo returns in 2023 with a new coin design. This highly affordable gold coin would make a wonderful gift or treasured keepsake. Struck by The Perth Mint from 0.5g of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. 2023 Mini Roo […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2023 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins

Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, the Australian koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife. Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2023 koala is available in 1-kilo and 1-ounce sizes. Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1-kilo coin, but production will close at the end […]

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2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Available March 2

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin (W) beginning on March 2 at noon EST. This one-ounce Proof coin is minted to demand, with orders limited to 25 coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale. Produced at the United States Mint facility at West […]

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2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Available March 2

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin (W) beginning on March 2 at noon EST. This one-ounce Proof coin is minted to demand, with orders limited to 25 coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale. Produced at the United States Mint facility at West […]

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American Gold Eagle Struck at Launch Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]

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American Gold Eagle Struck at Launch Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]

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American Gold Eagle Struck at Launch Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 3rd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

The United States Mint is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no household order limit. Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2025, the First Amendment to the […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 3rd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

The United States Mint is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no household order limit. Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2025, the First Amendment to the […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 3rd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

The United States Mint is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no household order limit. Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2025, the First Amendment to the […]

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Mississippi Legislature Votes to End Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange ……   State lawmakers of both houses have just voted overwhelmingly to exempt physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion from the Mississippi state sales tax, sending the bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) for his signature. Senate Bill 2019 (PDF link), sponsored by Senator Chad […]

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Mississippi Legislature Votes to End Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange ……   State lawmakers of both houses have just voted overwhelmingly to exempt physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion from the Mississippi state sales tax, sending the bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) for his signature. Senate Bill 2019 (PDF link), sponsored by Senator Chad […]

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How to Collect the American Gold Buffalo Series

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek …..   The American Gold Buffalo program started in an interesting manner when the United States Congress introduced the new gold bullion coin as part of the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. Not only did the bill lay out the design to be used (a modified version of James […]

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New Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Celebrates King Tut

Limited to 10,000 Silver Bullion Coins Worldwide   The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who was thought to have been in […]

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Perth Mint to Issue 2023 Australian Kookaburra Bullion Coin in Three Sizes

A common guest of residential Australian gardens, the kookaburra is the largest member of the kingfisher species. The Perth Mint is pleased to present three bullion coins featuring the kookaburra, meticulously struck from 99.99% pure silver in 1 kilo, 10oz, and 1oz sizes. Devoted to other family members, kookaburras gather at dusk and dawn to […]

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Swiss Central Bank Moved Gold From Berne to Kandersteg Bunker

By Jan Nieuwenhuijs for Gainesville Coins …… In , it’s a state secret where the central bank stores its gold domestically. From all the information I could gather, I conclude that the Swiss central bank primarily stores its gold—and that of foreign central banks and the Bank for International Settlements—on Bundesplatz 1 in the capital […]

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Why You Can’t Buy Gold or Silver At Spot Price

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for Gainesville Coins …… Wouldn’t it just be grand to buy gold or silver at spot price? Think about that pile of metals in your vault growing ever higher, all at the price of what the metal is really worth. Eliminate the middleman — no numismatic premiums. And all the while that […]

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The Coin Analyst: Reflections of a Libertad Specialist

By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek …..   Harry “Hernando” Bodine of Florida inherited from his late father both his coin collection and his love of numismatics, which began when Harry was a teenager. His father instilled in him the importance of completing a coin series and exposed him early on to what would become […]

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Colorado Man Gets 27 Months for Africa Gold Scheme

By United States Attorney’s Office, District of Montana ……   On Monday, November 7, 2022, a Colorado man who admitted to defrauding a Montana family of $391,280 USD by purporting to invest the money in gold in Africa was sentenced to 27 months in prison and fined $5,000, to be followed by three years of […]

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The Key Date 1998 Mexico Silver Onza Libertad

By Sanjay Gandhi for PCGS …… One bullion coin that has always been in extraordinarily high demand by world coin collectors is the Onza Silver bullion coin issued by the Banco de México. This one-ounce coin was first struck in 1949, and was resumed in 1978, 1979, and 1980. In 1982, this newly redesigned Onza […]

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United States 1987 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

PCGS MS-69 $48 – $52 Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 0% PCGS POP MS-69: 24,209 Population Growth Since 2014: 103.37%▲ (MS-69 Population in 2014: 11,904) NGC MS-69 $44 – $48▲ Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 0.6% NGC POP MS-69: 163,115 Population Growth Since 2014: 50.32%▲ (MS-69 Population in 2014: 108,513) PCGS MS-70 $1,000 – $1,100▼ […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Its First Single Mine Gold Bullion Coin

In response to increasing market demand for greater transparency in the provenance of precious metals, and to showcase its continually evolving refining capabilities, the Royal Canadian Mint is introducing its first gold bullion coin completely sourced from a single mine. The 2022 $50 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin is […]

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NGC Counterfeit Coin Detection: 2000-P American Silver Eagle

This spurious issue includes fuzzy details and missing elements   The American Silver Eagle is one of the most popular coin series in the world. In fact, more than half a billion have been struck in a number of different finishes since it was introduced in 1986. The majority of Silver Eagles are bullion issues […]

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Precious Metals Dealer Bob Higgins of Argent Group Charged With Ongoing Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against a precious metals dealer, Argent Asset Group LLC, and a precious metals depository, First State Depository Company, LLC, […]

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Jeff Garrett: Collecting American Gold Eagles

By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… The recently completed Stack’s Bowers sales featuring the first and last American Silver and Gold Eagles saw record prices for pedigreed modern coins sold at auction, stunning most observers. Touted as the Dusk to Dawn Anniversary issues, the coins were the last 500 Type 1 and […]

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GreatCollections to Auction Frosted Freedom $100 Platinum Eagle Trial

Just 12 examples minted as production proofs   A rare production proof accidentally released by the United States Mint 15 years ago was recently discovered by GreatCollections and will be auctioned on Sunday, November 13. The 2007 $100 one-ounce Platinum Eagle Frosted “FREEDOM” is one of just 12 coins minted by the U.S. Mint before […]

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New Bullion Coins From British Virgin Islands Feature Santa Maria

Brand New 2022 Bullion Coin Limited to 10,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide 100 pieces of the Fine 999. Gold Bullion already sold out Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a brand new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government. The coin features Santa Maria, the […]

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2022-W American Palladium Eagle Launched

By Bullion Shark LLC …… In 2017 the United States Mint introduced an entirely new type of coin to its numismatic and bullion repertoire: the American Palladium Eagle, a coin made of one the rarest precious metals on earth and one whose spot price has risen to as much as $3,000 per ounce in recent […]

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United States 1986 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

PCGS MS-69 $70 – $75▲ Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 3.8% PCGS POP MS-69: 21,697 Population Growth Since 2014: 111.4%▲ (MS69 Population in 2014: 9,788) NGC MS-69 $70 – $75▲ Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 4.7% NGC POP MS-69: 184,600 Population Growth Since 2014: 63.8%▲ (MS69 Population in 2014: 112,670) PCGS MS-70 $650 – $700▼ […]

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US Mint 2022 American Eagle Palladium Reverse Proof Coin Avail. Sept. 29

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2022 American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Reverse Proof Coin on September 29 at noon EDT. Production of this coin is limited to 7,500 coins, with orders limited to 10 per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Struck in one ounce of 99.95 percent […]

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CFTC Orders Goldline, A-Mark to Pay Over $1 Million for Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order filing and simultaneously settling charges against Goldline, Inc. and A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., both California companies, for fraud in connection with off-exchange retail commodity transactions; failing to register as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM); […]

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Whitman Publishes New Reference by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez: A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles

Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming release of A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles, a new reference and history by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez. The 384-page book is volume 27 in Whitman’s “Bowers Series” of numismatic references. It will debut in November 2022, available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide for $29.95 USD. In the meantime, it […]

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Perth Mint Issues Latest Gold & Silver Coins in Lunar Series III

The fourth year of The Perth Mint’s highly anticipated Australian Lunar Series III coin program includes an array of superb silver coins celebrating the next animal in the zodiac, the rabbit. The new year is marked by the release of stunning 1oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz gold Proof coins and 1oz and 1/2oz silver Proof coins, […]

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Understanding the Silver Planchet Shortage at the U.S. Mint

By Bullion Shark LLC …… If you’ve been wondering why the current premium over spot silver for American Silver Eagles is so much higher than it is for other world bullion coins like Canadian Silver Maple Leafs and British Britannias, the reason has to do with a shortage at the United States Mint – not […]

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35th Anniversary American Eagle Coins Sell for Over $4.6 Million

The special 2021 35th Anniversary American Eagle 1 Ounce Gold and Silver Coins realized over $4.6 million USD in total sales at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction conducted at Griffin Studios. Presented across 700 lots in a standalone session on September 1, these 35th Anniversary coins saw fierce competition from collectors. […]

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Jeff Garrett: Do Bullion Prices Still Matter?

While prices of gold and silver have cooled, the collectible coin market is still on a hot streak   By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… This afternoon, I saw another slip in the prices for gold and silver. At the time of writing, the spot price of gold stands at $1,710, and […]

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Is the Russian Ruble Linked to Gold?

By Jan Nieuwenhuijs for Gainesville Coins …… Some gold commentators are writing that the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has linked the Russian ruble to gold, but this is not true. In the fog of war, the first causality is the truth; this time is no different. Information coming from either side of the war […]

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Congressman Demands Answers From US Mint About Silver Eagle Program

Treasury Secretary in Apparent Violation of Requirement to Mint Silver Eagles in Quantities “Sufficient to Meet Public Demand”   By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… U.S. Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV2) is calling out Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson for the “long-running production slowdown” in the Silver […]

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PCGS Certifies 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Bullion Coins

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is collaborating with Stack’s Bowers Galleries to encapsulate a select number of 2021 American Eagle silver and gold coins marking the transition between old and new designs on these popular United States Mint bullion coins. These American Silver Eagles and American Gold Eagles were struck in small batches of 500 […]

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Stack’s Bowers Offers Dusk and Dawn Eagles Certified by NGC

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is proud to have certified 1,000 American Gold Eagles and American Silver Eagles from a historic transition in the coins’ designs. Known as the 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary coins, they are being offered by the US Mint through Stack’s Bowers Galleries on September 1, 2022. Bidding is […]

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2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Gold and Silver One-Ounce Coins to be Sold at Auction September 1

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the public auction on September 1 of special limited editions of 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary One-Ounce American Eagle Bullion Coins. These limited-edition coins marking the transition between old and new designs were produced during a special April 2021 ceremony. The event […]

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Silver Bullion Coin Celebrates the Last Walking Liberty Half Dollar

Brand New 2022 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Featuring the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Design by Adolph A. Weinman Limited to 7,500 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new Reverse Frosted bullion $1 coin to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the last […]

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Heritage Auctions Modern Bullion Coin Showcase August 8

Bidding is now open in Heritage Auction’s Showcase Auction of Modern Collectible US Coins and Bullion, with the concluding live session scheduled for 6 PM CT on Monday, August 8. This auction focuses primarily on American bullion coinage, along with a small but important selection of modern commemorative coinage. Lot 93114 is a 2019-S $1 […]

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CFTC Charges Nevada Metals Trader With Spoofing in Gold and Silver Markets

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Friday, August 5, 2022, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada against Daniel Shak of Las Vegas, Nevada, charging him with spoofing and engaging in a manipulative and deceptive scheme in the gold […]

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The London Gold Fix: A Brief Guide

By Paulina Likos for Gainesville Coins ……   Administered by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), the London Gold Fix is considered the authority on gold and precious metal valuations. It is the process for how daily prices for gold, silver, and other precious metals are set. The London Gold Fix is established based on […]

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American Silver Eagle 2022 (S) Proof Coin Available August 9

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2022 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins from the San Francisco Mint facility beginning on August 9 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 200,000, with orders limited to three coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale, subject to availability. Due to overwhelming demand, […]

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Hoarding Gold or Silver

By Allen Rowe  – Northern Nevada Coin ……   Hoarding gold is part of life for more of us than many people think. A while back in our local news was an unassuming man who passed away with over seven million dollars worth of gold coins in his house. In this case, the gold was stored […]

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United States Mint Selects Stack’s Bowers to Sell American Eagle 35th Anniversary Coins

Only the Second Time the United States Mint Has Selected a Third-Party Auctioneer; Both Times Selecting Stack’s Bowers Galleries   Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to announce that they have been awarded a contract from the United States Mint to auction the 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary coins as part […]

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First-Ever Bullion Coin From Sierra Leone Features the Lion

Limited to 5,000 Fine 999 Silver Reverse Frosted Fine 999 Gold Bullion Sold Out! The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a new 2022 Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion Coin featuring the Lion, King of the African Savannah. The coin is the FIRST of its kind issued on behalf of the Bank of […]

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Biden and G7 Ban Russian Gold Imports

By Everett Millman – Gainesville Coins …… New economic sanctions against Russia will target the country’s gold exports. Several of the Group of 7 nations (known as the G7) have banned any Russian gold from entering their countries as of Sunday, June 26. Who is Banning Russian Gold? In addition to the United Kingdom, the United […]

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Former LAX Cargo Handler Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Gold Bars

By United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California ……   A former cargo handling company employee at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was sentenced on Monday, June 27, 2022, to 12 months in federal prison for stealing four gold bars that were part of a larger shipment headed from Australia to New York. Marlon […]

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Krugerrand: The Embargoed Bullion Coin

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Whether consciously or not, money is an extremely effective tool that government possesses to disseminate a political message. Many examples can be found from both modern and ancient history of coins coming to represent a foreign people. This was as true for the Vikings who hoarded Middle Eastern silver […]

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Underrated American Silver Eagles

By Jack McNamara for CoinWeek …… On October 29, 1986, the first American Silver Eagle (ASE) was struck at the United States Mint and coin collecting was forever changed. President Ronald Reagan authorized the creation of the American Silver Eagle with the Liberty Coin Act (PDF link), which allowed the U.S. Mint to utilize the […]

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One Ounce Gold Oban Ingots Offered in Stack’s Bowers Precious Metals Auctions

In April 2021, Stack’s Bowers Galleries sold an incredibly rare Tenshō-era ca. 1588 Japanese Oban for $1.9 million USD, more than doubling the pre-sale high estimate. Offered as part of the $19.2 million Pinnacle Collection in the firm’s April Hong Kong Auction, this Oban set a world record for the most valuable Japanese coin ever […]

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Watch Better Caul Saul Actor Jonathan Banks Portray Coin Shop Burglar on Sanford & Son

Actor Jonathan Banks is best known for playing Mike Ehrmantraut, a hard-as-nails ex-cop turned criminal, who served as the head of security for drug lord Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) in the hit A&E television dramas Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. A noted character actor, in the fourth episode of the second season of the […]

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Bullion Silver Eagles Struck at Multiple Mints From Beginning

By Bullion Shark LLC …… Numismatists, coin dealers, and collectors of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin series have long had a suspicion that the coins were struck at multiple branch mints of the United States Mint. In the early 2000s when demand for these coins was surging, the Mint decided to expand its production […]

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2022 American Gold Eagle 1oz Uncirculated Coin Available June 16

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2022 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin beginning on June 16 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 9,000 coins, and orders are limited to one coin per household for the first 24-hour sales period. Struck in 22-karat gold, the American Eagle One Ounce Gold […]

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Modern US Coins Featured in Heritage Auctions June Showcase

Bidding is now open in Heritage’s Showcase Auction of Modern Collectible US Coins and Bullion, with the concluding live session scheduled for 6 PM CT on Monday, June 13. This auction focuses primarily on American bullion coinage, along with a small but important selection of modern commemorative coinage. From 2006 to 2008, the United States […]

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Tennessee Governor Signs Full Repeal of Sales Taxes on Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… With Governor Bill Lee’s (R) signature on Friday, Tennessee has officially become the 42nd state in the United States to remove sales taxes from constitutional sound money (i.e., gold and silver). Tennessee’s House Bill 1874 and Senate Bill 1857, introduced by Representative Bud Hulsey (R-2) and Senator […]

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2022 West Point Uncirculated American Silver Eagle Available June 1

The United States Mint 2022 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin produced at the West Point Mint will be released on June 1 at noon EDT. Due to overwhelming demand, all inventory for this coin is reserved for enrollments. However, customers may still have an opportunity to purchase the products, subject to availability after […]

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Silver Demand Forecast to Increase Five Percent in 2022

By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… Silver, sometimes known as the poor cousin to gold, due to its lower price per ounce – can offer strong outcomes for those who choose to invest in it. While silver is a precious monetary metal that has served as currency for thousands of years, it is also a […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2022 1oz Platinum Enhanced Reverse Proof Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin

Depicting master engraver John M. Mercanti’s seventh Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle design for The Perth Mint, this exceptionally detailed 1oz ‘Enhanced Reverse Proof’ platinum coin showcases a range of subtle finish variations. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the […]

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The Rarest American Platinum Eagles

By Bullion Shark LLC …… In 1997, the United States Mint launched the American Platinum Eagle program to compete with other world mints that were already issuing platinum coins. Platinum Eagles were issued in four sizes: one ounce ($100 face value), one-half ounce ($50), one-quarter ounce ($25), and one-tenth ounce ($10) coins in bullion and […]

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CIT Issues 2022 Silver Noble Bullion Coin in Piedfort

One Noble Silver – Piedfort 2022 Isle of Man. 1 Noble. 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Isle of Man. 1/64 Noble. 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description […]

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New Silver Bullion Coin Commemorates 100 Years of the Lincoln Memorial

Brand New 2022 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Commemorating 100 years of the Lincoln Memorial Limited to 5,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide Unique “P” privy mark The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new Reverse Frosted bullion $1 coin to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln […]

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Gold Maple Leaf

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Approved in 1978 by an act of the Canadian Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint issued the world-famous gold Maple Leaf bullion coin a year later in 1979. Initially, the metal in this highly popular bullion coin was set at 99.9% purity. At its release, the Maple Leaf was the […]

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What Do Rising Oil Prices Mean for Gold?

By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… The rising price of oil is a concern for many Americans. The average price of a gallon of gasoline reached an all-time high just weeks ago. Oil is becoming more expensive for three reasons: Demand is rising as the economy continues to return to normal as the country learns […]

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GoldDealer Newsletter – Gold – Lower Highs and Lower Lows

Commentary for Friday, April 29, 2022 (www.golddealer.com) By  Richard Schwary of California Numismatic Investments Inc …… Gold closed up $20.60 at $1909.30 and silver closed down $0.09 at $23.04. Gold surprised in the early domestic trade offering a mild price rally on what looks like paper short covering going into the weekend. A mild dollar […]

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Tennessee to Become 42nd State to End Sales Taxes on Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… Both houses of the Tennessee legislature yesterday overwhelmingly passed bills that would make the Volunteer State the 42nd state in the U.S. to remove sales taxes from constitutional sound money (i.e., gold and silver). Tennessee’s House Bill 1874 and Senate Bill 1857, introduced by Representative Bud Hulsey […]

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Owner of Rust Rare Coin Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Fraudulent Silver Trading Program

By United States Attorney’s Office, District of Utah …… Gaylen Dean Rust, 62, of Layton, Utah, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison by a U.S. District Court Judge on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and securities fraud. Rust was ordered […]

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Pegasus Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Back for 2022

2022 Edition of our popular bullion coin Limited to 10,000 Fine .999 Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide Limited mintage Fine .999 Gold Bullion coin already sold out! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus reverse frosted silver bullion coin is back for its 2022 edition. The coin has been issued on […]

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Alabama Expands, Extends Sales Tax Exemption Involving Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… With Governor Kay Ivey’s signature on sound money legislation today, Alabama has become the second state this year to expand its sales tax exemption involving gold and silver. Alabama Senate Bill 13, championed by State Senator Tim Melson (R) and Representative Jamie Kiel (R-18), passed with unanimous […]

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Perth Mint Issues 1oz Gold Proof Coin Featuring the Australian Brumby

According to tradition, when soldier and pastoralist James Brumby was transferred from Sydney to Van Diemen’s Land in 1801, he was forced to release a number of horses into the bush. Known as Brumby’s horses and later as ‘brumbies’, the word came to mean wild horses. Mobs of brumbies that most famously roam the Australian […]

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Virginia Bullion Sales-Tax Exemption Extended and Threshold Removed

By National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) ……   On March 2, Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 3, which extends the sunset date for the sales-tax exemption on gold, silver, and platinum bullion and legal tender coins to June 30, 2025. Under the previous law, the exemption would have expired on June 30, […]

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Federal Court Orders Precious Metals Traders to Pay Penalties for Spoofing

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that Judge Steven C. Seeger of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued final judgments and consent orders against James Vorley and Cedric Chanu, former precious metals traders, for spoofing and engaging in a deceptive or […]

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Heritage Bullion and Modern Coins Auction Set for April 11

Bidding is now open in Heritage’s Showcase Auction of Modern Collectible US Coins and Bullion, with the concluding live session scheduled for 6 PM CT on Monday, April 11. This auction focuses primarily on American bullion coinage, along with a small but important selection of modern commemorative coinage. Well-established as the key to the American […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2022 1oz High-Relief Wedge-Tailed Eagle Gold Proof Coin

This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases our ultra-high relief strike, a coining technique that offers an even greater three-dimensional aspect to the coin’s reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2022 5oz Gold Proof Australian Kangaroo Coin

The Perth Mint is pleased to present this stunning 5oz gold Proof coin featuring the latest kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 50 […]

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Perth Mint 2022 Swans Now Available at APMEX

1 oz gold and silver coins in limited mintages   The Perth Mint has introduced its sixth release in the wildly popular Swan series, celebrating the iconic creature known worldwide that has remained as The Perth Mint’s logo for centuries. The new design features two swans in stunning silver and gold. With limited mintages available […]

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What the Russian Gold Bill Means

By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… In early March, a bill was introduced to the United States Senate in an attempt to restrict Russia from selling its gold. The legislation was a collaborative effort from a bipartisan group of senators. The bill has far-reaching implications because Russia is facing the toughest sanctions ever imposed in […]

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Mini Roo Half Gram Gold Proof Coin Returns for 2022 From Perth Mint

The cute and miniature gold Mini Roo returns in 2022 with a new coin design. This highly affordable gold coin would make a wonderful gift or treasured keepsake. Struck by The Perth Mint from half a gram of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency […]

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Jeff Garrett: Gold Prices are Rising — That’s Good News for Collectors

Previous price spikes sparked new interest in hobby – let’s hope that happens again   By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… I began my career in numismatics in the mid-1970s. At the time, precious metal prices played a relatively small role in the market for rare coins. Gold sold for around $150 […]

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David Lawrence Offers Liberty Hill Collection of Morgan Dollars and Silver Eagles

Sunday Auction #1214 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 650 total lots – including more than 20 Vault Values and over 325 No Reserve Lots. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a popular early issue 1793 Wreath 1c PCGS […]

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Jeweled Koi Joins Masterpiece Series of Luxury Cons From the Perth Mint

Synonymous with harmony and happiness, The Jeweled Koi combines two Western Australian icons – Argyle Pink Diamonds and The Perth Mint – and undoubtedly sits among The Perth Mint’s most luxurious coins launched to date. With only eight of these new, limited-edition masterpieces available, The Jeweled Koi coins are expected to be snapped up quickly […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2022 1oz High-Relief Wedge-Tailed Eagle Silver Proof Coin

This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases our ultra-high relief strike, a coining technique that offers an even greater three-dimensional aspect to the coin’s reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird […]

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2022 U.S. Mint American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on Sale March 17

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the sale of the 2022 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins beginning on March 17 at noon EDT. Orders are limited to one coin per household for the first 24 hours from the on-sale date and time. Struck in 22-karat gold at the West Point Mint, these popular […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspects in Earlier Coin Theft Possibly Traveling

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen Packages – FedEx, UPS The following parcels have been reported lost/stolen: FedEx A package being sent from Bayside, New York to Gardner, Massachusetts has been reported lost/stolen in transit. The package contained five raw $20 gold pieces (dated 1891, 1899, 1904, […]

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Florida Men Ordered to Pay Over $1.6 Million for Precious Metals Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Wednesday, March 2, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered consent orders on March 1 for permanent injunction, monetary sanctions, and equitable relief against Marvin W. Courson III and Christopher A. Kertatos. Both Courson and Kertatos […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 2nd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

2022 Coin Acclaims Bill of Rights’ Freedom of Speech   The United States Mint has announced that it is releasing the second coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on March 3, 2022, at noon Eastern Time. Mintage is limited to 15,000. There is no household order […]

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Numismatic Crime – Help Identify Suspects in Gold Coin Theft

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspects in Theft of Gold Kruerrands The two females pictured above are responsible for the theft of gold coins from a shop in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. The suspects entered the store and wanted to buy gold one-ounce Kruggerands for a wedding. The […]

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Important 1995-W $1 Silver Eagle Realizes $17,000 at GreatCollections

On Sunday, February 13, an example of the controversial 1995-W Silver Eagle, graded PR-70 DCAM by PCGS, realized a solid price of $17,000 USD after strong bidding between 15 bidders. The 1995-W Today, the American Silver Eagle stands as one of the world’s most-collected modern silver bullion coins. With the first examples struck in 1986, […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2oz Silver Reverse Gilded Australian Kangaroo Coin

This silver reverse gilded coin features a true blue Aussie icon – the kangaroo – on a stunning 24-carat gold gilded background. Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver, and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more […]

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CFTC Charges Safeguard Metals With Precious Metals Fraud Targeting the Elderly

  Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) …… The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 27 state securities regulatory agencies that are members of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) announced the filing of a joint civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against a precious metals dealer […]

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2022 Could Be “Year of Sound Money” in States

By Jp Cortez – Money Metals Exchange …… Last year was a good year for state-level sound money legislation across the United States. 2022 could be even better. Building on the success enjoyed by sound money advocates in Arkansas and Ohio last year, more than a half dozen states are now considering legislation that rolls […]

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CEO of Florida Armored Transport Company Pleads Guilty in Dirty Gold Scheme

By United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida ……   Jesus Gabriel Rodriguez, Jr., 45, former CEO of Transvalue, a South Florida company that transported gold, cash, and other valuables by armored truck, pled guilty yesterday to submitting false customs documents that hid the true origin of gold being imported into Miami as part […]

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East India Company Presents Charity – Third Coin in Queen’s Virtues Collection

By East India Company Bullion Ltd …… The East India Company Bullion Ltd. in association with the Government of St. Helena are pleased to announce the third release in the new series of collector coins entitled The Queen’s Virtues Collection. The collection, launched in honor of the 95th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which […]

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Precious Metals Service Awards Given to Arkansas, Ohio Coin Dealers

By National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) …… The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) dealer-members Dan Hedges (Auro Industries in Little Rock, Arkansas) [Left] and David Miholer (The Executive Coin Company in Stow, Ohio) [Right] have received the association’s 2021 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award for their continuous dedication and financial contributions to […]

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Oklahoma to Consider Holding Gold and Silver, Removing Income Taxes

By Jp Cortez – Money Metals Exchange …… On Thursday, January 20, an Oklahoma state representative introduced legislation that would enable the State Treasurer to protect Sooner State funds from inflation and financial risk by holding physical gold and silver. Introduced by State Representative Sean Roberts (R-36), HB 3681 would include physical gold and silver, […]

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Swiss Mint Issues New Commemorative Coins, Including First Platinum

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On January 13, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new commemorative coins. The platinum coin is the first coin of its kind that is available for sale only in Proof quality and only online. Swissmint is launching the three-part Swiss Glaciers series with the Morteratsch glacier bimetallic coin. Platinum […]

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New Perth Mint 1oz Silver Koala Now Available for Pre-Order at APMEX

Australian Silver Koala coins are produced in a 1 oz option, with a limited mintage capped at just 300,000. Each year features a new design, adding collectibility to the .9999 fine silver content. 2022’s design portrays a koala napping on a branch. Each coin comes in a protective plastic capsule, with multiples of 20 in […]

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New Concerned Collectors Coalition to Replace NCBA Patron Membership

The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) is replacing our Consumer Patron-level membership with a new, free membership dedicated to collectors. The Concerned Collectors Coalition is specifically for individuals whose primary source of income is not generated by the sale of numismatic materials. Concerned Collectors Coalition members receive a membership certificate and the association’s quarterly […]

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Numismatic Crime: Million Dollar Bullion Coin Theft

  By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Million Dollar Coin Burglary at Sunnyvale, California Dealer The Sunnyvale, CA Police Department is investigating the burglary of Mac’s Coins and Collectables resulting in the loss of over one million dollars in bullion and miscellaneous graded dollars and silver coins. The […]

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10 American Silver Eagles Worth Collecting

By Bullion Shark LLC ……   While you might not expect coins to differ that much from year to year, you might find it interesting to discover how differences that lie within the Silver Eagle series can impact their value. This might be hard to imagine to those who are familiar with the series as […]

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South African Mint Launches Big Five Series II

By South African Mint …… The South African Mint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank, has launched the long-awaited Big Five Series II collectible coin collection, a sequel to the award-winning first series which was introduced in 2019. Following the issuing sequence of the first series, this latest collection will also follow […]

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Gold Dealers Sentenced for Financial Crimes and Gun Crimes

By United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of California …… Global Gold Exchange, LLC and its managers, Richard M. Owen, James Warren, and Jeffrey Morrow, were sentenced in federal court on Friday, December 3 for committing multiple financial and firearms crimes, including laundering money through their unlicensed money transmitting business by falsely reporting transactions as […]

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December 8 Heritage Showcase Auction of Collectible Modern Coins and Bullion

Bidding is now open in Heritage’s Showcase Auction of Modern Collectible US Coins and Bullion, with the concluding live session scheduled for 6 PM CT on Wednesday, December 8. This auction features outstanding selections of both collectible US Bullion coins and modern commemorative issues. A coin that has already attracted a great deal of attention […]

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Numismatic Crime – Precious Metal Coins Stolen in Burglary

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Precious Metals Dealer Burglary The police department in Phoenix, Arizona is investigating an early morning burglary of a local precious metals dealer, which occurred, on November 11, 2021. The suspects wearing masks and hoodies gained entry through the front door and removed […]

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U.S. Mint Confirms Total Number of Gold Eagle Errors Released

By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. All of the American Gold Eagle $10 quarter-ounce bullion coins mistakenly struck with an unfinished Proof obverse die were struck on August 24, according to a press release from Todd Martin, Deputy Chief of Corporate Communications for the United States Mint. The date on which the errors were struck […]

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Perth Mint – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

Highlighting the third animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 1oz silver Proof high relief coin is an impressive tribute to the lunar tiger and represents the very best in minting excellence and design. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th preceding year, […]

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Coin Dealers: Protect Your Business From State Greed

In light of the Supreme Court’s South Dakota v. Wayfair decision, what would it mean for your business to be free of the burden of collecting sales tax on the coins, currency, and precious-metals bullion you sell? Even if your business is not located in one of the states below, if any of your customers–be […]

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Perth Mint – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin

This spectacular gold coin celebrates the Year of the Tiger, the third animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 and every 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, and confidence. […]

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PCGS Certifies 1/4 oz 2021 Type 2 American Gold Eagle Bullion Coins With “W” Mint Marks

Submitted by GreatCollections, the Type 2 Reverse bullion coins with West Point mint marks were found by Gerald Medel and are now classified as Unfinished Proofs   Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has authenticated and certified 61 regular-issue Type 2 Reverse quarter-ounce American Gold Eagle bullion coins mistakenly struck with a West Point “W” mint […]

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Royal Mint to Turn Phones Into Gold With First Sustainable Precious Metal Technology

Pioneering new technology will enable The Royal Mint to recover precious metals from discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops Provides a source of high-quality precious metals while offering a solution to significant and growing environmental challenges Forms part of The Royal Mint’s reinvention and helps secure a future as a leader in […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australian Koala 2022 Silver Bullion Coins

Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, Australian Koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife. Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2022 koala is available in 1 kilo and 1oz sizes. Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo coin, but production will close at the […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australia 2022 Kangaroo 1oz Platinum Bullion Coin

The Perth Mint is pleased to present the Australian Kangaroo 2022 1oz Platinum Bullion Coin. The Australian kangaroo is a large marsupial endemic to Australia. Identified by its muscular tail, strong back legs, large feet, short fur, and long, pointed ears, the animal has become a much-loved national icon. Struck by The Perth Mint from […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australia 2022 Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coins

*Please Note: Some sizes may not be available at launch on November 15. The Perth Mint will advise available sizes closer to the release date.   An iconic product of The Perth Mint, the gold Australian kangaroo bullion coins are a striking tribute to Australia’s most recognizable animal. Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin […]

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CNI Gold Market Commentary – Fed or No Fed?

Commentary for Friday, October 8, 2021 (www.golddealer.com) By  Richard Schwary of California Numismatic Investments Inc …… Gold closed down $1.60 today at $1756.30 and silver closed up $0.05 at $22.68. To say this was a confusing trading week would be an understatement. Pensive market sentiment moved from bearish to bullish and back to mildly bearish. […]

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Redesigned 2021 American Gold Eagle 1oz Uncirculated Coin Available Now

As of today at noon EDT, the United States Mint is accepting orders for the newly redesigned 2021 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin. Production is limited to 9,100 coins. Orders are limited to one coin per household for the first 24-hour sales period. Struck in 22-karat gold, the American Eagle One Ounce Gold […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australia 2022 Kookaburra Silver Bullion Coins

*Please Note: Some sizes may not be available at launch on October 11. The Perth Mint will advise available sizes closer to the release date.   A common guest of residential Australian gardens, the laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is the largest member of the kingfisher species. The Perth Mint is pleased to present three bullion […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australia 2022 Kangaroo 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

The Perth Mint is pleased to present the Australian Kangaroo 2022 1oz Silver Bullion Coin. The Australian kangaroo is a large marsupial endemic to Australia. Identified by its muscular tail, strong back legs, large feet, short fur, and long, pointed ears, the animal has become a much-loved national icon. Struck by The Perth Mint from […]

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Why the American Silver Eagle Coin Should Be in Your Collection

By Bullion Shark LLC …… Among numismatists, the American Silver Eagle is certainly popular. In November 2019, the United States Mint released a limited-edition San Francisco mint mark Reverse Proof. Collectors were so enamored, the entire 30,000 minting sold out in 20 minutes. The Mint tried to prevent hoarding by limiting sales to one per […]

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Bidding Open in Heritage Showcase Auction of Modern US and Bullion Coins

Bidding is now open in the Showcase Auction of Modern Collectible US Coins and Bullion from Heritage Auctions, with the concluding live session scheduled for 6 PM CT on Wednesday, October 13. This auction features an excellent selection of collectible US Bullion coins, along with a smattering of other modern issues. Mike Castle served as […]

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CNI Newsletter: Gold – Pensive and Steady

Gold Commentary for Friday, September 24, 2021 (www.golddealer.com) By  Richard Schwary of California Numismatic Investments Inc …… Gold closed up $2.00 at $1749.70 and silver closed down $0.25 at $22.39. While gold had both a turbulent and tough week psychologically – some short covering going into the weekend was welcomed. It’s puzzling that renewed worries of […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger Silver Bullion Coins

These magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the third of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and each 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, and confidence. […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australian Koala 2021 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Gilded Coin

This extraordinary 5oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin features one of Australia’s most loved marsupials, the koala. Elements of this high-relief design have been gilded in pink gold, superbly combining two celebrated minting techniques. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver in Proof quality and is issued […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australia 2021 Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Rectangular Coin

The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver Proof coin featuring the Chinese dragon in a unique rectangular format. Depicted as serpentine-shaped creatures with piercing eyes, horns, whiskers, scales, and sharp claws, mythological dragons have been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are revered as benevolent […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger Platinum Bullion Coin

This magnificent lunar platinum bullion coin celebrates the Year of the Tiger, the third of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, […]

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Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger Gold Proof Coins

The third year of The Perth Mint’s highly anticipated Australian Lunar Series III is marked by the release of stunning 1oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz gold Proof quality coins portraying the next animal in the zodiac, the tiger. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 and every […]

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United States Mint to Release Set of 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagles Sept. 13

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the opening of sales for the 2021 American Eagle Silver Reverse Proof Two-Coin Set Designer Edition on September 13 at noon EDT. This beautifully crafted set is one of several products the Mint is issuing this year to mark the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle Coin […]

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Redesigned 2021 West Point American Silver Eagle Uncirculated Coin Available September 9

The United States Mint will accept orders for the redesigned 2021 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin produced at the West Point Mint beginning on September 9 at noon EDT. Production of this coin is limited to 175,000 units, and orders are limited to three coins per household for the first 24 hours. The […]

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New Reverse Frosted Gold and Silver Bullion Coins Feature Historic Clipper Cutty Sark

The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new bullion coin range for 2021 featuring the famous clipper ship Cutty Sark. The coins have been issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory and are available in the following options – all with a stunning reverse frosted background. The range includes: Reverse Frosted Silver […]

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United States Mint 2021 Palladium Proof Coin Available September 2

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2021 American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Proof Coin on September 2 at noon EDT. Production of this coin is limited to 12,000, with orders limited to one per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Struck in one ounce of 99.95 percent palladium, this […]

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Recent Chinese Gold Buying and Its Implications for Future Gold Prices

By Blanchard and Company, Inc ……   Gold’s price retreat earlier this month offered long-term investors an opportunity “to buy on the dip.” Yet, you may be wondering, what could be the trigger for the next swing higher in gold prices? Wells Fargo Investment Institute analysts addressed that very question in an August 9 research […]

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American Silver Eagle Collecting Strategies

By Bullion Shark LLC ……   American Silver Eagles have become one of the most popular silver bullion coins of the modern-day. Although many investors buy Silver Eagles for their precious metal content, many coin collectors are also getting in on the hype. There are a few main ways a numismatic lover can put together […]

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The Coin Analyst – What’s the Best Way to Invest in Silver?

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek …..   I often hear newer coin collectors and silver investors ask what is the best way to buy silver. There are certainly many ways to accumulate, or as some people put it, stack silver, in the physical form. For those looking to acquire physical silver, I think one has to begin with some […]

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Bullion Coins – Silver Stacking Techniques

Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Silver bullion is no longer just an investment vehicle but also a hobby that countless “Silver Stackers” take part in every day. It might sound strange to think of the shiny metal as a hobby, but “Silver Stacking” has evolved the metal into something more. Let’s see how… “Silver Stacking” is […]

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Redesigned 2021 San Francisco American Eagle Silver Proof Coin Available August 12

The United States Mint will accept orders for redesigned 2021 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins from its San Francisco facility beginning on August 12 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 200,000, with orders limited to three coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale. The American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are collector […]

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US Mint Opens Sales for Designer Edition American Eagle Gold 2-Coin Set August 5

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2021 American Eagle One-Tenth Ounce Gold Two-Coin Set Designer Edition on August 5 at noon Eastern Time. Production of this set is limited to 5,000 units, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of sales. The coins in this […]

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Outrageous: American Eagle Silver and Gold Bullion Coin Sets to be Auctioned in First for US Mint

By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. Silver and gold American Eagle bullion coins struck at the West Point Mint by United States Mint Director David J. Ryder will be available to collectors later this year. 500 four-coin sets marking the series’ 35th anniversary, called the American Eagles at Dusk and at Dawn set, will be […]

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American Eagle Silver and Gold Bullion Coin Sets to be Auctioned in First for US Mint

By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. Silver and gold American Eagle bullion coins struck at the West Point Mint by United States Mint Director David J. Ryder will be available to collectors later this year. 500 four-coin sets marking the series’ 35th anniversary, called the American Eagles at Dusk and at Dawn set, will be […]

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Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th Birthday Celebrated on New Gold & Silver Proof Coins From Perth Mint

2021 marks the 95th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This incredible milestone is an opportunity to celebrate the sovereign’s remarkable longevity, her time as head of state, and her undiminished devotion to duty as she continues to carry out a program of royal engagements at a pace inconceivable to most people of her […]

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Rings Versus Clicks: Why You Should Listen To Your Coins

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… One of the biggest volume purchases in most coin shops is that of pre-1965 90% silver U.S. coinage. Depending on the prevailing winds of the bullion markets, the volume (both bought and sold) can be a proverbial trickle or metaphorical flood. The silver price itself is usually a good […]

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Redesigned United States Mint American Eagle Gold Proof Coins On Sale July 29

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the beginning of sales for redesigned 2021 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on July 29, at noon EDT. Orders are limited to one coin per household for the first 24 hours from the on-sale date and time. Struck in 22-karat gold at the West Point Mint, these […]

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U.S. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of CFTC in Fraud Case Against Monex Deposit Company

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Thursday, July 22, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction in the CFTC’s anti-fraud enforcement action against Monex Deposit Company (Monex) and its affiliated companies and principals on July 20. This marks […]

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CEO of Florida Armored Transport Company Charged in Multimillion Dollar Dirty Gold Money Laundering Conspiracy

By United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida …… South Florida federal prosecutors have charged a Miami-Dade County business owner with facilitating a $140 million transnational illicit gold smuggling operation aimed at laundering cash with alleged ties to criminal activity. According to the criminal complaint affidavit unsealed on June 22, Jesus Gabriel Rodriguez, Jr., […]

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How Much is a 2020 Tokyo Olympics Medal Worth

Precious Metals Wholesaler Dillon Gage Metals Unveils Olympian Gold and Silver Secrets   By Dillon Gage Metals …… This year, one of the world’s largest precious metals wholesale trading firms, Dillon Gage Metals, is sharing secrets behind the globally recognized Olympic medals athletes train so hard to obtain. The value of an Olympic medal is […]

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Redesigned United States Mint 2021 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin Available July 20

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the opening of sales for the redesigned 2021 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin beginning on July 20 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 300,000 coins, with orders limited to three coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale. The American Eagle Silver Proof Coins […]

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Cargo Handlers at LAX Plead Guilty to Stealing Four Gold Bars Headed From Australia to New York

By United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California …… Two cargo handling company employees who worked at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for stealing four gold bars that were part of a larger shipment headed from Australia to New York. Marlon Moody, 38, and Brian […]

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Gold Bullion Spotlight: The South Africa Krugerrand

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… South Africa 1967 Krugerrand PCGS MS67 The modern bullion coin market wouldn’t exist without the forerunner that, at one point, was the world’s most traded bullion unit: the South African Krugerrand. While bullion gold was quite common prior to the Krugerrand’s introduction in 1967, the coin’s convenient one-ounce form […]

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Ohio Budget Bill Reinstates Investment Bullion and Coin Sales Tax Exemption

The Ohio 2022–2023 budget reinstates the sales tax exemption for the purchases of investment metal bullion and investment coins that was eliminated in the previous budget. Two bills, House Bill 268 and House Bill 110, had the possibility of reinstating the exemption, with the budget bill, HB110, succeeding. The Ohio Senate Finance Committee and Ohio […]

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Royal Australian Mint Features Cheetah on Latest Australian Zoo Investment Coin

By Royal Australian Mint …… The 2021 $1 1oz Silver Investment Coin – Cheetah is the second instalment in the Australia Zoo Investment Coin series, following last year’s release of the Sumatran tiger coins. Native to Africa, cheetahs are also residents at Queensland’s Australia Zoo and are the fastest land animal on the planet. Known […]

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United States 1986 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

In the fall of 1986, the first silver bullion coins produced by the United States were released, marking the beginning of a series whose enduring popularity is evidenced by rapid sellouts of U.S. Mint products that include them. The American Silver Eagle (ASE) remains one of the world’s most sought-after bullion coins, and its inaugural […]

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CFTC Charges Individuals and Florida Companies With Fraud in Multimillion-Dollar Precious Metals Scheme

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Thursday, July 1, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Robert Jeffrey Johnson, Kathleen Hook, Ross Baldwin, Precious Commodities, Inc. (PCI), National Coin Broker, Inc. (NCB), […]

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Royal Australian Mint Issues Mini Koala $2 Half Gram Gold Coin

By Royal Australian Mint ……   The Mini Koala – 2021 $2 half gram gold Frosted Uncirculated coin features one of Australia’s most recognizable and distinctive marsupials, the koala. Koalas inhabit coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia and live mostly on eucalypt leaves. Disease and loss of habitat have reduced populations and koalas are […]

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NCBA Seeks Dealer Data to Help Combat State Efforts Against Bullion Sales Tax Exemptions

The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) is fighting to preserve sales-tax exemptions on coins, paper money, and precious-metals bullion in 39 states, and we are also working to gain such an exemption in the 11 states that do not currently have one. We are currently seeking 400 coin and precious metals dealers to take […]

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United States Mint Releases Flagship Video Honoring American Eagle Coin Program

New video highlights an important milestone in the Mint’s signature coin program On Monday, June 21, the  released a video celebrating the 35-year anniversary of its world-renowned American Eagle coin program. The video also highlights a new era in the Program—the release of redesigned American Eagle Gold and American Eagle Silver coins in 2021. Secretary […]

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Changes Coming to All Three Sides of the 2021 American Silver Eagle: Bullion Shark

By Bullion Shark LLC …… The West Point Mint, which produces bullion and collector precious metal coinage for the United States Mint, recently struck the final Type 1 2021 American Silver Eagle and the first batch of the Type 2 coins you have likely heard about. Mint Director David J. Ryder personally struck the final […]

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The Silver Shortage and How It’s Affecting You: Bullion Shark

By Bullion Shark LLC …… Since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, there have been some amazing developments regarding silver bullion and the silver market – the wholesale and retail markets as well as investing in silver through ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds. After dipping in 2019, the combined demand from those who […]

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Are you ready for the next U.S. Mint sell-out? The 2021-W Type II Silver Eagle Launches Soon

Are you ready for the next U.S. Mint sell-out?   By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. Proof 2021-W American Silver Eagles (ASEs) with a new reverse design and enhanced security features will be available to the public on July 1 and will almost certainly sell out in minutes. The release of the new coins comes […]

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Coin and Bullion Dealers, Tell Congress to Support Changes to AML Act of 2020

By Industry Council for Tangible Assets …… The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 became law on January 1, 2021, and Congress is currently developing many specific regulations related to the act. Several components of the new law that are still to be finalized will directly impact the numismatic and bullion industry, including: Raising the minimum […]

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Heritage Auctions to Feature Bullion Coins in Modern Coin Showcase Sale

Heritage is offering a Showcase Auction of Modern Collectible US Coins and Bullion, with bidding open now and continuing through a live session scheduled for 6 PM CT on Tuesday, June 29. This auction features an excellent selection of collectible US Bullion coins, along with a smattering of other modern issues. The United States Mint […]

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Dillon Gage Metals Joins Responsible Jewellery Council as Members of Sustainability

Precious Metals Company Joins World Leader in Jewelry and Watch Standard-Setting   By Dillon Gage Metals …… Dillon Gage Metals, a world leader in physical precious metals trading and technology, announces its refinery is undergoing the membership certification process with the Responsible Jewellery Council, also known as RJC, the world’s leading standard-setting organization for the […]

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United States Mint Clarifies Statement Regarding Silver Supply Shortage

In a message released Friday, May 28 [The message was released late Thursday, May 27. —CoinWeek], we made reference to a global shortage of silver. In more precise terms, the silver shortage being experienced by the United States Mint pertains only to the supply of silver blanks among Mint suppliers. Please see the updated message […]

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10 Kilo Silver Coin From Perth Mint Celebrates Year of the Ox 2021

This magnificent 10-kilo silver coin celebrates the Year of the Ox, the second of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar ox in 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, and every 12th preceding year, are said to be kind, intelligent, honest, and reliable. Admired for […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Assists in Seizure of 40,000+ Fakes

If genuine, the intercepted counterfeits would have a retail value of about $2 million   Representatives of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) and its Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) on the request of the Secret Service provided on-site numismatic expertise to federal law enforcement agents in the Los Angeles area who seized more than 40,000 fake […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2021 Wedge-Tailed Eagle 2oz Silver Reverse Proof Ultra High Relief Piedfort Coin

This majestic wedge-tailed eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases a new ultra-high relief strike, a coining technique that offers an even greater three-dimensional aspect to the coin’s reverse design. Sublimely crafted, the spectacular bird stands especially proud of the coin’s delicately frosted, […]

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Silver Bullion Coin Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Last Morgan, First Peace Dollars

Limited to ONLY 5,000 fine 999. silver bullion 1 oz coins worldwide Unique Reverse Frosted background The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the Centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to Peace Dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The Morgan Dollar was minted from […]

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Four Sentenced for Advanced Fee Scheme That Promised to Turn Dirt Into Gold

Defendants Defrauded 140 Victims of More Than Eight Million Dollars   By United States Attorney’s Office, District of Utah ……   Marc Tager, Jonathon Shoucair, Matthew Mangrum, and Kenneth Gross have all been sentenced for their role in an eight million dollar telemarketing fraud scheme that promised investors, most of them elderly, that their business […]

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The Key Date Type I American Silver Eagles

By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. On November 14, 2019, more than 100,000 people queued up online, over the phone, and at the United States Mint’s table at the Whitman Baltimore Expo in anticipation of the noon release of the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle (ASE). Dealers paid convention attendees to stand in […]

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Type 2 American Silver Eagles Coming Soon

By Bullion Shark LLC …… Last year the United States Mint announced that after using the same obverse and reverse designs on the American Silver Eagle since its debut in 1986, they would launch a new reverse design for the iconic coin in 2021. Dubbed the Type 2 Silver Eagle, that new reverse was unveiled […]

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Rare Error Coins Emerges From Somalia Elephant Series

German coin dealership Emporium Hamburg has announced that an error coin has emerged from its own 2014 series of 1/50-ounce ‘Somalia Elephant’ bullion coins. This error coin can only be identified as such when placed on precision scales. The piece does not weigh 0.62 g, but 0.5 g, a difference that is not visible to […]

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Gold Bullion Spotlight: The Other Vintage Bullion Mexican Coinage

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… A previous Gold Bullion Spotlight featuring the popular Mexico Centenario coinage offers a look at one of the most popular types of Mexican gold coins from yesteryear. Yet several other vintage coins from Mexico also trade at or very close to their bullion value. Here we will highlight these […]

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The Grand Watermelon Note Returns on a Replica Silver Bar

In the pantheon of American paper currency, the Treasury Note Series of 1890-1891 is not particularly memorable for its breathtaking designs and impressive artistry. Many collectors seek out the designs of the historic Silver Certificate and United States Note Series, such as the imagery from the 1901 Bison Note and the Educational Series. However, there […]

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Royal Australian Mint Issues New Investment Coins Featuring Dolphin, Southern Skies

Fraser’s Dolphin Gold and Silver Investment Coins These coins are the third installment in the Royal Australian Mint’s ‘Australian Dolphin Series’ and feature the Fraser’s Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei), discovered by Francis Fraser in 1956. Complete with a Brilliant Uncirculated finish, both the gold coin and the silver coin’s reverse depicts two Fraser Dolphins as designed […]

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Capture the Tears of the Moon in a Stunning New Silver Bullion Issue

The beliefs of the Inca take center stage in an impressive new silver coin release issued on behalf of the nation of Tuvalu. These beautiful coins with a domed central element offer up a glimpse of what the Incan people literally believed to be the Tears of the Moon, small bits of silver that rained […]

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Type 2 American Gold Eagles Coming Soon

By Bullion Shark LLC …… While it was known in 2019 that the United States Mint was looking to change the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle, it was not known outside the Mint that officials there were also seeking to change the reverse design of the American Gold Eagle. Last October, the Mint […]

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Bid by Percentage in the Stack’s Bowers April 2021 Precious Metals Auction

Pre-Sale Bidding Ends Wednesday, April 21 Click Here to Place Your Bids   Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to present their April 2021 Precious Metals Auction, a new auction platform for buying bullion with no buyer’s fees. The interest in bullion has seen a steady increase over the past several years, as interest in this […]

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Federal Court Orders The Alista Group, LLC and Florida Man to Pay $2.6 Million+ in Precious Metals Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered an order granting the CFTC’s motion for entry of default judgment against defendants The Alista Group, LLC of Orlando, Florida and other locations, and Luis M. Pineda Palacios, […]

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African Buffalo Makes a Mark on South African Mint’s Big Five Coin Series

By South African Mint …… The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank, has released two new coin ranges for 2021 including the highly anticipated Big Five African buffalo coin. Coin collectors keenly waiting to complete their Big Five range can now heave a sigh of relief. Introduced in […]

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US Mint Releases Final America the Beautiful 5oz Silver Uncirculated Coin April 8

The United States Mint will accept orders for the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin honoring the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama beginning on April 8 at noon EDT. This is the 56th and last five-ounce silver coin to be released in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Mintage is limited […]

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Blanchard Sells Four SS Central America Gold Ingots in Five Days

Blanchard Gold marked numismatic history with its recent sales of six SS Central America gold ingots, which include the broadest collection of gold bars from five separate California Gold Rush era assayer offices assembled in years. Investors snapped up the rare SS Central America gold ingots immediately once they became available, demonstrating the outsized demand […]

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Gold Bullion Spotlight: Mexico Centenario Coins

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… A favorite coin for many bullion collectors, especially in the United States, is the Mexico Centenario coin. The series started in 1921 as a commemorative for the Centenario, or 100th anniversary, of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The series, featuring 16 dates with optional overdate and restrike varieties, is a […]

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Explore the Queen’s Virtues in a New Six-Coin Silver Series

Conceived during the latter stages of Queen Victoria’s reign as Queen of England, the Queen’s Virtues is an allegorical presentation of six virtues representing the monarch of England. Today, these virtues are carried into the 21st century by Queen Elizabeth II, England’s longest-reigning monarch. Victory, Truth, Charity, Justice, Courage, and Constancy are set to feature […]

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Pegasus Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Returns for 2021

2021 Edition of Flagship Bullion Coin Limited to 10,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz Coins Worldwide Only 100 Pieces of the Sold-Out Fine 999. Gold Bullion Were Ever Made Unique Frosted Background on Silver Version Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin is back for its 2021 […]

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Gold Market Newsletter – Gold Remains Defensive

Commentary for Monday, March 5, 2021 (www.golddealer.com) By  Richard Schwary of California Numismatic Investments Inc …… Gold closed down $2.20 today at $1698.00 continuing to struggle at a 9-month low. It appears that the bears hold all the cards, but my sense is that this market is oversold or close to oversold. And I would […]

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Mystic Wolf Set From CIT Features Ultra High Relief Platinum Coin

Mystic Wolf Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2021. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. Proof. 33 mm. Mintage: 199. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2021. Gold .9999. 1 oz. Proof. 33 mm. Mintage: 199. Mongolia. 1000 Togrog 2021. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. Proof. 16.5 mm. Mintage: 999. Silver Mongolia. 2000 Togrog 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. Proof. 45 mm. […]

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US Mint Releases Final Classic Design American Eagle Gold Proof Coin March 11

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for 2021 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on March 11 at noon EST. This is the last year these coins will be offered with the current designs. American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins. Struck […]

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