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Royal Canadian Mint - 1992 Spirit of the Generations $15 Proof struck in Gold In the latest issue of MintErrorNews, one of the rarest, most expensive and spectacular Canadian coins was highlighted on the cover. This special striking in gold of a proof commemorative coin was unknown to the numismatic community and was just certified [...] The post World Coin Profile - Canadian 1992 $15 Commemorative Special Gold striking appeared first on CoinWeek.

The American Numismatic Association\'s (ANA) 2016 National Money Show in Dallas is just around the corner. The convention will take place March 3-5 in Hall A of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S. Griffin Street. The three-day show will feature more than 500 numismatic dealers with extensive inventories; a free appraisal area; [...] The post National Money Show in Dallas Fast Approaching appeared first on CoinWeek.

31st America the Beautiful Quarters(R) Program coin celebrates the unique natural heritage of Illinois In Harrisburg, Illinois, the United States Mint joined the National Forest Service today to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters(R) Program coin honoring Shawnee National Forest. The quarter\'s reverse (tails side) depicts a close view of Camel Rock with natural vegetation in [...] The post United States Mint News: Shawnee National Forest Quarter Launch appeared first on CoinWeek.

Golden Arrow Resources Corp. (TSXV:GRG) announced assay results from a further 14 holes completed as part of Phase V drilling at its Argentina-based Chinchillas silver project. The program is aimed at evaluating the feasibility of creating a combined mining business with Silver Standard Resources Inc.\'s (TSX:SSO,NASDAQ:SSRI) Pirquitas mine. The company also announced a non-brokered private placement of 2,918,000 units priced at $0.40 each. Gross proceeds will come to $1,167,200. Drill highlights include: 151 g/t silver, 2.0% lead and 1.3% zinc over 61 metres in CGA-258 Includes 675 g/t silver, 4.4% lead and 3.4% zinc over 1 metre And 403 g/t [...]

Gold prices have continued to eke out further gains today. The very poor ISM data yesterday saw the dollar fall against all major currencies and particularly gold.Bullion is seeing safe haven flows and gains due to increased concerns about the economic outlook. The narrative that the US economy is in recovery is coming into doubt. The weaker than expected ISM data showed a sharp slowdown in the services sector in the U.S. in January. Gold in USD – 1 Month – GoldCore.com This means that the Fed will be more likely to put interest rates on hold. Indeed, as we [...]

Representatives from the United States Mint and the Ronald Reagan Foundation will unveil the designs for the Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin and the Nancy Reagan First Spouse Coin during President Reagan\'s Birthday Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. WHAT: Representatives from the United States Mint and the Ronald Reagan Foundation will unveil the […] The post U.S. Mint to Unveil Nancy, Ronald Reagan Coin Designs appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Royal Australian Mint…. The internationally adored Buddy Bear figure has become eternalized as a privy mark on the exclusive 2016 Berlin World Money Fair (WMF) coin by the Royal Australian Mint. Attendees to the Berlin WMF will be the first in the world to get their hands on the Australian 2016 $1 Buddy Bear […] The post Royal Australian Mint "Buddies" up at Berlin World Money Fair appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Central States Numismatic Society ….. The United States Mint will operate a sales booth at the 77th Anniversary Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS), according to Bourse Chairman Patricia Foley. "The U.S. Mint is always a really popular feature at any convention that they participate in," she said. "In addition to making […] The post United States Mint to Participate in CSNS Convention appeared first on CoinWeek.

A Call for Artists The United States Mint is pleased to announce a public competition to design the 2018 World War I American Veterans Centennial Silver Dollar. This competition is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years or older. During Phase One of the competition, which is open from […] The post U.S. Mint Announces WWI Centennial 2018 Commemorative Coin Design Competition appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Commodity Futures Trading Commission….   The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a civil injunctive enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Defendants Oakmont Financial, Inc. (Oakmont) of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Joseph Charles DiCrisci of New York, New York, an Oakmont owner and principal. The […] The post Oakmont Financial Charged with Illegal Precious Metals Transactions appeared first on CoinWeek.