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The price of gold finished the year at $1,104 based on the final London Fix price, representing a gain of more than 27% for the year. Gold also recorded its ninth consecutive annual gain during a decade of strong performance.
Gold opened the year at $869.75 and after a brief dip, moved steadily towards the $1,000 [...]

On December 30, 2009, the United States Mint released the final American Presidency Coin Cover for the year. The limited edition cover features the twelfth president Zachary Taylor.

The product includes two Zachary Taylor Presidential Dollars from the first day of production at each US Mint facility. The Philadelphia coin bearing the “P” mint mark was [...]

The latest weekly sales report of United States Mint products showed a decline in sales for nearly all products. This was understandable during the holiday shortened week, when collectors’ attention may have been focused elsewhere.
The slow down was most prominent for the First Spouse Gold coins, which sold 113 coins across the available options. This [...]

The United States Mint has sold out of the remaining fractional weight 2009 Gold Eagle bullion coins. The available coins had included a one-tenth ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-half ounce gold coins.
The fractional 2009 Gold Eagles were first available from United States Mint authorized bullion purchasers on December 3, 2009. Heavy demand had quickly depleted [...]

On December 16, 2009, H.R. 4329 was introduced, which seeks to authorize a commemorative coin program for President James Monroe. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Rob Wittman of Virginia.
Before becoming the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe had actively served in the military during the Revolutionary War; [...]

The United States Mint has released a preliminary schedule for products including the upcoming 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters. The new series will feature rotating reverse designs for a National Park or National Site located in each of the 50 States, 5 US territories, and the District of Columbia. The coins issued in 2010 will [...]

Late last week, the United States Mint sold out of another 2009 dated product. As the end of the year draws closer and remaining inventories dwindle, sell outs may become more frequent. The 2009 Kennedy Half Dollar Two Roll Set sold out on December 24, 2009.
This product originally went on sale January 22, 2009. Each [...]

The United States Mint recently provided details related to the availability of 2010 American Silver Eagle bullion coins. In the past, the US Mint would generally begin producing the Silver Eagle bullion coins bearing the following year’s date in November or December. Authorized purchasers would be able to order the coins in late December for [...]

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of nine, stolen SS Central America gold ingots. Dealers and collectors should watch for these gold ingots and their identifying markings..anyone with information on the whereabouts of any or all of these ingots can contact

Today the United States Mint unveiled the designs for the upcoming 2010 First Spouse Gold Coins. The four coins will feature Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce, James Buchanan’s Liberty, and Mary Todd Lincoln.
The First Spouse Gold Coin series began in 2007 to accompany the Presidential Dollar series. Each year, one half ounce 24 karat gold coins [...]