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"It had a great first week. Bullish chatter was starting to be heard. Then it stuttered. So have we seen the low? Are we in a new bull market?"Sharelynx.com"But gold’s time is coming again. New gold narratives will soon emerge. And two or three years from now, you might be mighty glad you own some."Money Week‘s Dominic Frisby considers the outlook for gold bullion and gives his prognosis for the year ahead here Precious Metal Prices18 Jan LBMA Gold Prices: USD 1,090.45, EUR 1,001.06 and GBP 763.67 per ounce 15 Jan LBMA Gold Prices: USD 1,081.80, EUR 991.38 and GBP [...]

What makes someone an accomplished numismatist? Experience and knowledge are essential. To help hobbyists grasp these complexities and become smarter collectors, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recently launched an array of online educational programs. The featured lineup includes: Video Vignettes, The Numismatist Reading Room and Ask the Curator. The Video Vignettes series combine the convenience […] The post ANA Offers New Online Educational Features appeared first on CoinWeek.

History plays a starring role as the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates a wide range of themes in its first offering of new 2016 collector coins. The historic ocean liner SS Great Eastern, which laid out the first transatlantic telegraph cable to link North America and Europe via Newfoundland and Ireland in 1866, figures prominently in […] The post Royal Canadian Mint Launches 1st Numismatic Catalogue of 2016 appeared first on CoinWeek.

The United States Mint opened sales for Mark Twain Commemorative Gold Coins on January 14 at noon Eastern Time (ET). Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures […] The post U.S. Mint Opens Sales for Mark Twain Commemorative Gold Coins appeared first on CoinWeek.

For many collectors, the idea of a separate grading system for early copper coins can seem daunting and unfamiliar. CoinWeek met up with Bill Eckberg, EAC President and co-author of the EAC\'s Grading Guide for Early American Copper Coins, to find out what considerations a coin has to have to meet the criteria for EAC\'s […] The post CoinWeek IQ: EAC Grading Demystified: MS-60 to MS-70 – 4K Video appeared first on CoinWeek.

By David Provost for CoinWeek….. Author\'s note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser known information about the US commemorative coins series derived from my original research in the records of Congress and/or the reports and correspondence of the individual coin sponsors. The information presented will not simply be a reworking […] The post Commemorative Stories: The 1892-93 Columbian Half Dollars appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Al Doyle for CoinWeek ……   Silver is more than financial insurance for many investors. Those who have a collecting instinct often want some variety in their holdings, which means they might look beyond one-ounce Eagles and Maple Leafs, silver bars and rounds, pre-1965 half dollars, quarters and dimes and circulated Morgan and Peace dollars. So […] The post Sliver Stackers – Silver Bullion Alternatives appeared first on CoinWeek.

The February 4 – 6, 2016 Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Professional Coin Grading Service with special exhibits, contests and discounts on PCGS crossover certification services. “Another exciting show is in the works,” said Long Beach Expo President Cassi East. “We’re encouraging the public to […] The post Coin Shows – February 2016 Long Beach Expo Offers Free Appraisals, Exhibits And Coin Grading Specials appeared first on CoinWeek.

Coin Albums may seem to be the stuff of beginner collectors, but that\'s not so says legendary numismatist Q. David Bowers. In this CoinWeek IQ video, editor Charles Morgan discusses the many benefits of coin albums and what features you should look for before storing your valuable coins in them. This CoinWeek IQ video was […] The post CoinWeek IQ: Coin Albums Help Protect and Display Your Coin Collection – Video appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek….   *All estimates and prices realized in US$ unless otherwise noted Since 1964, Chicago-based coin dealer Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has been a major player in the ancient coin market. With their 196th Buy or Bid Sale (closing on February 4, 2016), the firm continues a tradition of offering a […] The post Ancient Coins – Harlan J. Berk’s Buy or Bid Sale #196 appeared first on CoinWeek.