Great River Journeys Silver Coin Set

For those looking for a way to travel the world from the comfort of their coin collection, the Perth Mint has released a new five coin set allowing just that. Each colorized coin of the Great River Journeys Silver Proof Coin Set features a different river from around the globe.

Aurora Australis $5 Silver Hologram Coin from Royal Australian Mint

The fourth and final silver coin from the Royal Australian Mint’s International Polar Year series has been struck and given its name, the Aurora Australis. The $5 silver proof commemorative is unique in the series with its dynamic hologram design that portrays the mesmerizing and colourful Aurora Australis surrounding a sailing ship.

Silver Ends Week with 48-cent Gain

It was a positive week for precious metals. London silver ended higher for the fourth consecutive week, closing to $13.37 an ounce. The metal climbed 48 cents for a 3.7 percent rise over last’s Friday’s close of $12.89.

US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stats – Feb 12

US silver coin sales increased compared to those reported last week, with the 2008-dated Mint Silver Proof Set jumping by 7,483, or 2.53 percent. To date, over 709,000 have been sold.

2009 Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars: The Coins, Prices, Images and History

The bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birth kicked off in earnest on his birthday, Thursday, Feb. 12, with the launch of the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars and the release of the first of four newly designed Lincoln cents. The release of four new First-Class Lincoln commemorative stamps on Monday, Feb. 9, started the celebratory […]

Discover Australia 2009 Dreaming Series of Coins: Designs and Prices

The Perth Mint’s Discover Australia program makes it 2009 debut with a fresh set of coins named The Dreaming Series. The new pure silver, gold and platinum coins bear fascinating designs depicting "iconic aspects of Australian wildlife, landscape and culture."

Silver Prices Rise 3% for the Week

Silver prices marched higher on the week as did platinum and palladium. Gold, however, turned slightly lower. The London Silver Fix ended Friday at $12.51 an ounce, gaining 38 cents, or 3.0 percent from last Friday’s close of $12.51.

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