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Perth Mint Introduces Stunning Silver Proof Coins
The Perth Mint has offered a variety of stunningly beautiful coins over the years. As an investor/collector, it is particularly appealing to purchase coins that not only
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As Gold Hits Record Highs, Perth Mint Finds Success in Smaller Sized Coins
As the price of gold continues to climb, the cost of purchasing a one ounce gold bullion coin is approaching $1,600. In order to provide the opportunity to own gold within a more reasonable price range, innovative mints have begun offering smaller sized gold coins. In April 2010, the Perth Mint
As Silver Prices Soar, Silver Coins Get Smaller
Ten years ago, one ounce silver bullion coins could be purchased for around $7 each. This reflected market silver prices below the $5 level. As recently as one year ago, the prices for one ounce bullion coins had risen to around $18 each. Following the dramatic rise in the silver price experienced in
Perth Mint Introduces Australian Platypus Platinum Bullion Coins
On March 1, 2011, the Perth Mint of Australia introduced a new platinum investment coin to complement the gold and silver offerings of their official bullion program. The Perth Mint has not offered a platinum investment coin since the withdrawal of the Platinum Koala in 2000, however they do produce
Perth Mint Forecasts Jump in Silver Coin Sales
The Perth Mint is operated by Gold Corporation, which is wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. The Perth Mint currently refines all of the gold mined in Australia, as well as gold from surrounding countries, and scrap gold from Asia. In addition, they refine substantial quantities of silver. The
Gold and Silver Paper and Physical Markets Realign
Late last year and early this year, a continual observation of the gold and silver markets was the disconnect between the prices quoted on paper markets and the prices that you would actually need to pay to buy physical precious metals. In the past few weeks premiums for physical gold and silver have
Perth Mint to Resume Gold & Silver Sales
Today the Perth Mint announced that it will resume taking orders for gold and silver bullion coins on January 12, 2009. Sales of bullion products have been suspended since November 22, making
Can the US Mint Handle Demand for the Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle?
For much of the year, the United States Mint has been touting the upcoming recreation of what they have called the "nation's most beautiful coin." Augustus Saint Gaudens' design for the Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle will be recreated
Perth Mint Suspends Gold Sales
Another major Mint has succumbed to the unrelenting demand for physical precious metals. Today the Perth Mint announced that they will be forced to cease taking orders until January. Although
