Author Archives: Dave Harper

If you were about to sell something that has been in your family since 1945 or 1946, would you feel a twinge of regret?   That question helps explain the state of mind of Ryan Givens last night when the … Continue reading →

The timing of yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Reserve Board that the new $100 Federal Reserve Note will be released Oct. 8, 2013 is somewhat ironic. Gold buyers have been going wild in recent days trying to obtain physical gold … Continue reading →

To say bullion is distracting is probably an understatement. But there is no question the the latest swing in the prices of gold and silver and the huge demand for physical metal is where the action is. The suspension of … Continue reading →

The Mint has suspended sales of its tenth-ounce gold American Eagle bullion coin to replenish its supplies. So far in the month of April it has sold 85,000 pieces. So far this year, sales totaled 300,000 pieces. The Mint notes … Continue reading →

I received a 2013 cent in my change yesterday at the Crystal Cafe right here in Iola, Wis. It was my first. Most years getting the current cent in late April would not be a big deal, but it has … Continue reading →

The Central States Numismatic Society convention is slated for this week. Of course the headlines it generates will focus first on the Heritage sale of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, but the business environment as affected by the recent price … Continue reading →

There is at least one silver lining in the cloud hanging over the price of the precious metal. That is the news that the U.S. Mint has just reduced the price of its upcoming  American Eagle West Point Two-Coin Silver … Continue reading →

Gold American Eagle bullion coin demand during the month of April has spiked to the highest level of the year as buyers apparently attempt to take advantage of lower metal prices. So far in the month, the Mint has sold … Continue reading →