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Will Gold Top $2,000 By The End Of September?

After reviewing some fresh developments, I think there is more than a 50% probability that gold will surpass $ 2,000 by the end of September.  Here are some of my most recent thoughts.

Germany has been plundered for hundreds of billions of Euros to bail out the weak nations in the Euro sphere.  Between . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Will Gold Top $2,000 By The End Of September?

After reviewing some fresh developments, I think there is more than a 50% probability that gold will surpass $ 2,000 by the end of September.  Here are some of my most recent thoughts.

Germany has been plundered for hundreds of billions of Euros to bail out the weak nations in the Euro sphere.  Between . . . → Read More: click here to continue

United States Mint Launches Vicksburg Quarter

On August 30, the United Sates Mint and National Park Service hosted a launch ceremony for the Vicksburg National Military Park Quarter. The coin represents the ninth release in the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program, which will feature a national park or site located in each of the states, U.S. territories, and District . . . → Read More: click here to continue

ANA Seeks Numismatic Presentations and Invites Exhibitors to Pittsburgh National Money Show

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ANA members are being encouraged to deliver Numismatic Theatre presentations and exhibit their collections and research at the 2011 Pittsburgh National Money Show which will be held October 13-15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Press statements from the ANA follow for each request: [...]Read the rest of ANA Seeks Numismatic Presentations and Invites . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Gold and Silver Prices Surge 2.1%, Gold Reclaims $1,800

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U.S. gold and silver prices rallied Tuesday as each surged 2.1 percent. Other precious metals advanced for the day as well, with palladium performing the best at 3.1 percent and platinum the least at 1.5 percent.

In a notable column, gold reclaimed an $ 1,800+ ounce settlement price for the first time since last . . . → Read More: click here to continue

PNG Forms Coin Doctoring Definition Committee Headed by Albanese

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) has formed a committee composed of PNG members and non-members to research and draft an industry-acceptable definition of "coin doctoring."

"They will draft an exhaustive but concise definition. Coin doctoring is a crucial, perplexing issue that needs to be addressed for the benefit of collectors and dealers," said Jeffrey . . . → Read More: click here to continue

2012 Australian Koala Silver Coins Announced

Investors and collectors looking to obtain 2012 Australian Koala Silver Coins need wait just two more months, according to The Perth Mint of Australia. The Mint has indicated that the highly popular 99.9% pure silver coins will be available beginning November 1, 2011 in four different sizes. The newest issues in the Koala silver coins series . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Morgan Silver Dollar: 1879-o Morgan Silver Dollar **nice About Uncirculated**

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1879-o Morgan Silver Dollar **nice About Uncirculated** Buy this item on eBay For sale is a1879-O Morgan Silver DollarABOUT UNCIRCULATEDThanks for looking!Check out my other items!All orders shipped First Class Insured MailThe coin scanned is the one you are buying.Please view scan to confirm gradeUSA . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Lucy Hayes First Spouse Gold Coins and Bronze Medal

Lucy Hayes First Spouse Gold Coins

Lucy Hayes First Spouse Gold Coins and Bronze Medal

The United States Mint announced that 2011 Lucy Hayes First Spouse Gold Coins and the companion 1 5/16 inch Lucy Hayes bronze medal will launch on Thursday at noon Eastern Time, September 1, 2011.

Proof and Uncirculated Lucy Hayes First Spouse Gold Coins

These half-ounce 24-karat 2011 . . . → Read More: click here to continue

US Mint Sales: Gold Coins Slower Amidst Market Volatility, Suspensions, Higher Prices

Following several weeks of heavy sales, the United States Mint’s numismatic gold coins experienced a dramatic slow down in the latest week.

During the period covered by the report, the market price of gold surged to nearly $ 1,900 per ounce, before falling to almost $ 1,700, and rebounding back above $ 1,800. Coinciding . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Panama-Pacific Coin Set, 1870-CC Double Eagle Featured in Bonhams’ September Auction

1915 Panama-Pacific Five-Coin Set

Bonhams (www.bonhams.com) is pleased to announce the addition of a highly sought after five-piece Panama-Pacific coin set to the September 4, 2011 auction of Rare Coins and Medals.

This Panama-Pacific Coin Set is a highlight in Bonhams’ September Rare Coins and Medals Auction. The set includes a 1915-S $ 50 Round, 1915-S 50C, . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Gold Dips 0.3%, Silver Prices Decline 1%

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U.S. gold prices retreated modestly Monday, snapping a two-session winning streak. Market-watchers noted riskier bets were in play as U.S. stocks rallied.

"I think most of the price declines are going to be tied to equity strength. Even though gains in equities initially caused flight-to-quality buyers of gold to disappear, there’s still a lot . . . → Read More: click here to continue

August 29, 2011: U.S. Coin Design, Liberty Dollars, Roman Republican Coins

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We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, Michael Bugeja begins a study to evaluate U.S. coinage designs as a contribution to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Also, the Vicksburg National Military Park Quarter bags and rolls, 2011 Proof . . . → Read More: click here to continue

2012 Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins

The Perth Mint has announced the September 1, 2011 worldwide release date for the 2012 Silver Kookaburra bullion coins. These 99.9% pure silver coins will be available in 1 kilo, 10 ounce, and 1 ounce sizes.

The Kookaburra is best known for its call, which sounds like human laughter. The Perth Mint has issued . . . → Read More: click here to continue

Evaluating U.S. Coinage

Currently I’m analyzing legends, mottos, dates, symbols and devices on U.S. coinage–not only in my work for Coingrader Capsule and Coin World (which, of course, it will inform)–but also to make a contribution to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, of which I’m a member. (See this interview.)

This study will take weeks to complete, . . . → Read More: click here to continue