US Mint Cancels 2009 American Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins
CoinWorld has reported that the US Mint has canceled the American Gold Buffalo bullion coin offering for 2009. The production of one ounce proof coins for collectors is still planned. This bullion coin program was originally launched in 2006, as the first 24 karat gold bullion coin offering from the United States Mint.
Update: 2009 Gold [...]
Platinum & Palladium Bullion from Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint has revived two bullion coin programs that had been previously been suspended for a number of years. This includes the Platinum Maple Leaf, with bullion coins already available, and the Palladium Maple Leaf, which is planned for later this year.
The Platinum Maple Leaf was originally launched by the Royal Canadian Mint [...]
US Mint Gold and Silver Rationing Ends
The United States Mint unceremoniously ended the allocation programs which had been limiting the number of Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins that authorized purchasers could order. The announcement came in the form of a memorandum sent to authorized purchasers on Monday.
June 15, 2009
MEMORANDUM TO ALL AMERICAN EAGLE GOLD AND SILVER BULLION
AUTHORIZED PURCHASERS
SUBJECT: American Eagle [...]
Gold Confiscation, Missing Royal Canadian Mint Gold, Bernard von Nothaus Indictment
As gold contemplates the $1,000 barrier, here’s a roundup of gold, silver, and precious metals related stories that are interesting for one reason or another. Each headline comes with a snippet of commentary. Enjoy.
A Myth Concerning Gold Confiscation
Examination of a clause in Executive Order 6102, which receives little attention. In addition to the exemption from [...]
US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Through May 2009
As in the past, I wanted to write another post examining the US Mint’s monthly gold, silver, and platinum bullion coin sales. Previously these figures were a flawed method of examining demand for physical precious metals due to the rationing program in place from the United States Mint. As long as authorized purchasers of [...]
