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2009 Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins
After nearly one year of suspension, the United States Mint recently resumed production of the 24 karat American Gold Buffalo Bullion coins. This coin series had been introduced in 2006 as the US Mint's second gold bullion coin program. As opposed to the existing American Gold Eagle Coins, which are struck in 22 karat gold, the Gold Buffalo Coins would
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2009 Proof Platinum Eagle
Despite the fact that the 2009 Platinum Eagle bullion coins have been canceled, the US Mint announced their intention to release a collectible Proof 2009 Platinum Eagle later this year. Each year since
2009 Platinum Eagle Bullion Coins Canceled
For the first time since Platinum Eagles were introduced, the United States Mint will not produce platinum bullion coins. This comes after nearly a year of suspension and uncertainty. The American Platinum Eagle was introduced in 1997 as the
2009-W Uncircualted Gold Eagles Canceled
The United States Mint expanded its line of collectible American Gold Eagle coins in 2006. They introduced the collectible uncirculated Gold Eagle, sometimes referred to as "Burnished Gold Eagles." These coins are struck on specially burnished blanks and carry the "W" mint mark. As opposed to bullion
2009 Proof Gold Eagles Canceled
The United States Mint has offered proof versions of the American Gold Eagle since 1986. These collectible versions of the popular bullion coins are minted using a special process where the coin is struck multiple times with specialized dies. The resulting coins feature sharp details and a cameo contrast
2009-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles Canceled
Continuing coverage of the fallout from yesterday's US Mint announcement, the 2009-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle has been canceled. The 2009 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set, which would have contained this coin has similarly been canceled. These represent coins which are typically produced for collectors
2009 Proof Silver Eagle Canceled
Yesterday, some very significant news broke which put to rest long standing speculation about the status of some of the United States Mint's bullion and collector coin product offerings. Essentially, the United States Mint canceled all collectible 2009 Gold and Silver Eagle Coins, but announced the limited
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
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
US Mint Suspends Production of More Gold and Silver Coins
The United States Mint has officially announced the suspension of another slate of gold and silver products. The affected products are 2009 dated American Gold and Silver Eagle coins produced for collectors. These coins are considered collectible versions of the bullion coins. Although these are collectible
