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We have received numerous messages this week – not unexpectedly – regarding the location of the prices of what were previously called “Proof Singles” that were in the Monthly Supplement. These were not omitted by accident but rather due to space limitations for the initial Monthly Greysheet. We are currently redesigning the layout to include these prices for the next Monthly Greysheet, which will be found with their respective coin series rather than all together in one chart. For instance, proof Washington quarters will follow the mint state Washington quarters prices. We would also like to advise that these prices [...]

Los Andes Copper Ltd. (TSXV:LA) (“Los Andes”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a subscription agreement with Resource Capital Fund VI L.P. (“RCF VI”) pursuant to which RCF VI has agreed to purchase 26,800,000 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of $0.33 per Unit (the “Private Placement”). Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a “Unit Share”) and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a “Warrant”), with each Warrant entitling RCF VI to purchase one additional common share of [...]

Gold Price Gains Due To Declining Dollar Rather Than Interest Rates – Investors should not be put off by higher interest rates, World Gold Council research finds they do not always have a negative impact on gold – Only short-term movements in gold are 'heavily influenced by US interest rates' – Correlation between US interest rates and gold is waning, with US dollar a better indicator of short-term gold price – New findings will reassure gold investors that there is no single driver of the gold price including interest rates and the myth of the “all powerful” central bank Editor: Mark O'Byrne [...]

Stack's Bowers Galleries will auction the finest known 1913 Liberty Head nickel this summer during the ANA World's Fair of Money in Philadelphia. Graded PCGS Proof 66 and pedigreed to the Louis E.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Gold Price Gains Due To Declining Dollar Rather Than Interest Rates – Investors should not be put off by higher interest rates, World Gold Council research finds they do not always have a negative impact on gold – Only short-term movements in gold are 'heavily influenced by US interest rates' – Correlation between US interest rates and gold is waning, with US dollar a better indicator of short-term gold price – New findings will reassure gold investors that there is no single driver of the gold price including interest rates and the myth of the “all powerful” central bank Editor: Mark O'Byrne [...]

Fresnillo's (LSE:FRES) Q1 silver production jumped 14 percent on the back of recent work at its San Julian phase II facility, the company reported on Wednesday (April 25). The Mexico-based company currently has seven mines in operation and boosted its silver production to 14.2 million ounces in the first quarter of the year. “Fresnillo has started the year well and delivered a solid operating performance during the period. In particular, first quarter silver production rose to 14.2 million ounces, driven by the positive contribution from the new San Julián JM (phase II) mine,” explained CEO Octavio Alvídrez. Will Silver Go Up This Year? Find out why [...]

By the time the first Greysheet was published as the National Coin Brokers Bulletin, the United States had come out of the Great Depression, gone through the war years, enjoyed the prosperity of the 1950s and early '60s, and the rare coin business had become a national industry. The coin hobby was enjoying an explosion in nationwide popularity fueled by contemporary “rarities” such as the 1949 Roosevelt dimes and 1950-D Jefferson nickel, not to mention the seemingly serendipitous creation of the 1955 doubled die Lincoln cent, which to this day remains one of the most well-known varieties-if not the most-around. [...]

The Dangers of Tree RemovalTree service work generally speaking is hazardous, but tree removal is especially dangerous. Efficiently felling a tree requires understanding of tree physics, biology, dangerous tools, advanced slicing techniques, and much more. Homeowners who attempt their own tree removal may be wounded by dropping limbs, malfunctioning equipment, or the tree itself.Common tree removal risks include:Vitality lines. Working near vitality lines is high-risk, and you should always expect that the cables are live. In the event that you, your tools, or the tree strikes a power lines, you may knock out the power in town - if you're lucky. [...]

The Dangers of Tree RemovalTree service work in general is hazardous, but tree removal is especially dangerous. Successfully felling a tree requires understanding of tree physics, biology, dangerous tools, advanced cutting techniques, and more. Homeowners who try out their own tree removal may be damaged by slipping limbs, malfunctioning equipment, or the tree itself.Common tree removal risks include:Electric power lines. Working near vitality lines is dangerous, and you ought to always presume that the wire connections are live. If you, your tools, or the tree hits a power line, you may knock out the energy in town - if you're lucky. [...]

As is often the case, the United States Mint's newest product for collectors was its strongest weekly seller. Released last week on Tuesday, April 17, the Apostle Islands Three-Coin Set features an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]