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Commentary for Monday, February 8, 2016 (www.golddealer.com) By Ken Edwards and Richard Schwary of California Numismatic Investments Inc.... Gold closed up $38.70 on the Comex today at $1196.50. This will get everyone\'s attention because during the trading day gold actually moved above $1200.00 before settling lower. Still the peak for gold last year was $1302.00 [...] The post Gold Market Update - Gold Closes up $38.70 and Threatens the Important $1200.00 Level | CoinWeek appeared first on CoinWeek.

On January 28, 2016, CoinWeek was invited to a very special behind-the-scenes tour of the Austrian National Numismatic Collection, which is housed at the Vienna Art History Museum. The coin collection at the Vienna Art History Museum is significant not only because of many of the great rarities counted amongst its holdings, but also due [...] The post Numismatic Vienna: A Visit to the Austrian National Numismatic Collection - 4K Video appeared first on CoinWeek.

The Austrian Mint has issued a new platinum Vienna Philharmonic coin as the latest addition to its internationally renowned coin range. Unveiled at the Berlin Coin Fair, the coin marks the Austrian Mint\'s first platinum offering. Produced from 999.5 pure platinum, the new Vienna Philharmonic coin features the same award-winning design by Austrian Mint head [...] The post Austrian Mint Issues 1st Platinum Coin, Part of Vienna Philharmonic Range appeared first on CoinWeek.

2016 Cook Islands 5 oz Silver Mother of Pearl Year of the Monkey The most important of the traditional Chinese holidays, the Chinese New Year (also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year) has become a much-celebrated event not only in China but in countries around the world. Beginning on the first day of the [...] The post Chinese New Year Coins appeared first on CoinWeek.

Join the American Numismatic Association (ANA) in celebrating two of the hobby\'s titans -- Steve Ivy and Jim Halperin, founders of Heritage Auctions -- at the inaugural Legacy Dinner, a fundraising event to benefit the ANA Legacy Series. The event will take place at the National Money Show in Dallas, Thursday, March 3, 2016 starting [...] The post Tickets on Sale for Inaugural Legacy Series Dinner at Dallas National Money Show appeared first on CoinWeek.

Issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory with a mintage of only 5000 coins Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of the second 2016 coin issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. This unique two pounds 990 Blue Titanium collector\'s coin, struck alongside a Proof Sterling Silver coin and an Unc. Cupro Nickel coin, features The Emperor [...] The post World Coins - Pobjoy Mint Issues 2016 Blue Titanium Emperor Penguin Coin appeared first on CoinWeek.

It\'s only the fifth day of February, but already the month has been good for the gold price. The yellow metal rose steadily throughout the week, reaching its highest price in three and a half months on Thursday before declining slightly on Friday. Looking at what\'s been driving gold\'s gains, Kitco pointed Thursday to "the slumping U.S. dollar index" as just one of many bullish elements that buoyed the price of the metal throughout the week. Safe-haven and technical buying are other factors identified by the news outlet. Friday\'s slight gold price fall came on the back of US jobs [...]

Gold is 3.6% higher this week and is now over 9% higher year to date. The dollar saw sharp falls this week on growing doubts that the Federal Reserve will be able to raise interest rates. The gains this week were due to increasing concerns about the U.S. and global economy. GoldCore and Finviz.comThe increasingly uncertain U.S. and global economic outlook has led to an increase in demand for gold and silver bullion. Sharp falls in stock markets globally (S&P down 6% and DAX down over 12% ytd), the Chinese slowdown and the collapse in oil prices (-0.9%), has seen [...]

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation(R) (NGC(R)) has launched a new and dramatically improved Census and US Coin Price Guide. Utilizing the latest technologies, the enhanced NGC Census and NGC US Coin Price Guide are faster and easier to use than ever before and now resize seamlessly across all devices including smartphones and tablets. Both resources are available [...] The post NGC Releases Enhanced Census and US Coin Price Guide appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.... CIBC is the only bank in Canada providing special, festive coins for the Lunar New Year Looking for gift ideas for the Lunar New Year? The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has five special, limited-edition Year of the Monkey collector coins to help you wish good luck, prosperity [...] The post CIBC to Offer Chinese New Year Gold, Silver Monkey Coins appeared first on CoinWeek.