American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Retreat in April 2012

Continuing a trend that began late last year, April sales of American Silver Eagle bullion coins maintained a roller coaster pattern, falling for the month after rebounding in the previous one. According to the latest published data, United States Mint authorized purchasers ordered 1,520,000 Silver Eagles last month. The amount is 40.2% lower than the […]

Silver Prices Decline 4.5% in April

U.S. silver prices declined on the final trading day in April, driving the month further into the red and cementing a second straight monthly loss. On Monday and in closing April, silver prices for July delivery fell 39.5 cents, or 1.3% to $31.016 an ounce on the Comex in New York. The white metal touched […]

2012 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin Available

Koala silver coins always prove to be popular issues with collectors around the world and the newest release in the edition should add to the following. Available now from the Perth Mint of Australia is the 2012 Australian Gilded Koala Silver Coin struck from one ounce of 99.9% fine silver. This gilded coin showcases the same obverse […]

House Approves Mark Twain Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins

Gold and silver commemorative coins honoring the life and legacy of Mark Twain are one step closer to reality after the House of Representatives passed the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The bill, H.R. 2453, was presented on July 7, 2011 by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri. It pre-dates the […]

Canadian 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Silver Coins Released

Extending a program that debuted last year, the Royal Canadian Mint has released two new silver coins as part of the Maple Leaf Forever Coin series. Like the previous strikes, the 2012 Maple Leaf Forever Silver Coins are available in two different sizes — a one kilo $250 coin and a 1/2 ounce $10 coin. […]

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Silver Coin in Diamond Gemstone Shape

A uniquely shaped and designed silver coin honoring the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was authorized by the Isle of Man Government and released by the Pobjoy Mint in the United Kingdom. Two facets of the silver coin are boldly remindful of its celebratory purpose. First is its shape, that of a diamond gemstone with six sides […]

Final Day for Star-Spangled Banner Introductory Gold, Silver Coin Pricing

Pricing for 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins will be raised at 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 5, 2012 after having been on sale since March 5, 2012. The $5 gold and $1 silver coin products offered by the United States Mint will see price increases of $5 each. The following table provides the current […]

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