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- Silver to Gold Ratio Silver to Gold Ratio Everyone must know we’re in tumultuous times with a looming election, COVID-19 uptick in infections, etc. Lots of people are inquiring about bullion. The 1-ounce gold eagle has a denomination of $50, the half-ounce of $25 and the 1/10-ounce of $5. So, why is the quarter-ounce at a denomination of $10? Shouldn’t ...
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Remaining Silver Enhanced Reverse Proofs Available Today
The U.S. Mint’s remaining quantity – less than 100 – of American Eagle 2019 one-ounce silver Enhanced Reverse proof coins (product code 19XE) will go on sale today, Aug. 12, at noon EST, the Mint announced. The coin will only … Continue reading
Small Number of Silver Enhanced Reverse Proofs Made Available
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement issued by the U.S. Mint via email on Aug. 5: Due to high demand for the American Eagle 2019 One Ounce Silver Enhanced Reverse Proof Coin (product 19XE), the United States Mint wanted … Continue reading
Mint Asks Public to Return Coins to Circulation
Editor’s Note: Following is a statement from the United States Mint’s Office of Corporate Communications issued July 23. United States Mint Statement on Circulating Coins WASHINGTON – The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in the disruption … Continue reading
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Tagged circulation, coin shortage, coronavirus, covid-19, u.s. mint, united states mint
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Coins Continue Upward Climb
By Richard Giedroyc Collectible coins continue to surge ahead, with new collectors and speculators joining a seasoned population of buyers. Demand for gold and silver, be it in bullion or coinage form, continues to outstrip supply. The U.S. and many … Continue reading
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Tagged bullion, bullion market, coin market, economy, gold, platinum, silver, u.s. mint, united states mint
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2020 Native American $1 Coin Available to Alaska Financial Institutions
The 2020 Native American $1 coin features a design of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a member of the Tlingit nation, whose advocacy for Alaskan Natives and an impassioned speech in the Alaskan Senate was considered a deciding factor in the passage of … Continue reading
Mint Stats: Sales Reporting Back on Track
In these days of COVID-19 where so many things feel uncertain, we welcome back a bit of consistency: U.S. Mint sales totals are now being updated on a regular weekly schedule. This comes after several months of sporadic, if not … Continue reading
United States Mint to Resume San Francisco Operations
The United States Mint facility at San Francisco will resume operations the morning of Monday, May 4, 2020, utilizing a reduced staffing plan in order to maintain social distancing, the Mint announced in an official email statement April 29. San … Continue reading
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Tagged CDC, coronavirus, facility, production, reopen, San Francisco Mint, social distancing, u.s. mint, united states mint
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Mint Reveals Design for Women’s Suffrage Centennial Coin
The official design for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial silver dollar was revealed by the U.S. Mint April 21. The commemorative coin celebrates the milestone 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. “This coin pays homage to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Centennial, design, u.s. mint, united states mint, Women's Suffrage
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United States Mint to Resume West Point Operations
Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint of an email message sent to industry press Wednesday, April 20. The United States Mint (Mint) will resume limited production Tuesday morning, April 21, at the Mint facility at West Point. During the … Continue reading
A Message from the U.S. Mint Director
A Message from Director of the U.S. Mint Dave Ryder Editor’s Note: Following is a re-print of an email message sent to industry press today, March 23. Dear Valued Customer, As the global impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve, my … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, James Ryder, Mint Director, u.s. mint, u.s. mint director, united states mint
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