US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Flat as Prices Hit New Highs

US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Flat as Prices Hit New Highs

April 21, 2011

Currently, the United States Mint has three bullion products available to its network of authorized purchasers. The American Silver Eagle is struck in one ounce of .999 fine silver. The American Gold Eagle is struck in 22 karat gold and comes in one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce bullion weights. The American Gold Buffalo is struck

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Sales of US Mint Gold Bullion Coins Slower on the Week

Sales of US Mint Gold Bullion Coins Slower on the Week

April 14, 2011

Gold Eagle Sales Slower, Silver Eagles Little Changed The number of ounces of gold sold through the US Mint's bullion programs was slower the past week. Meanwhile, sales of silver bullion rose slightly, although they remain within the same basic range seen over the past several weeks. The US Mint sold

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US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Sales

US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Sales

March 31, 2011

The weekly sales levels for the United States Mint's gold and silver bullion coins were little changed from the levels of the previous period. Across the available options for gold, sales reached 23,000 ounces. Meanwhile total sales of 697,500 ounces of silver bullion were recorded. The American Silver

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US Mint Begins 2011 Gold Buffalo Coin Sales

US Mint Begins 2011 Gold Buffalo Coin Sales

March 16, 2011

Earlier this week the United States Mint began sales of the 2011 American Gold Buffalo coins to their network of authorized purchasers. So far, sales are off to somewhat of a tepid start compared to the high initial demand experienced in recent years. The American Gold Buffalo is a one ounce 24 karat

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United States Mint Bullion Program Net Margin Remains at 1.9%

United States Mint Bullion Program Net Margin Remains at 1.9%

January 25, 2011

Amidst increased demand for physical gold and silver investment products, the United States Mint achieved record revenue from the sale of bullion coins during their 2010 fiscal year. Annual sales totaled $2.86 billion, which yielded net income of $55.2 million for the segment. The US Mint produces gold,

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US Mint Sells 1,429,500 Ounces of Gold Bullion During 2010

US Mint Sells 1,429,500 Ounces of Gold Bullion During 2010

January 5, 2011

The United States Mint sold less gold bullion during 2010 than the previous year, as measured in ounces. Across their offerings of American Gold Buffalo and American Gold Eagle bullion coins, sales reached 1,429,500 in the current year compared to 1,625,000 in the prior year. The American Gold Buffalo

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2010 Gold Buffalo Bullion Coin Inventories Depleted

2010 Gold Buffalo Bullion Coin Inventories Depleted

September 27, 2010

Even though its only September, US Mint sales of the 2010 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins are done for the year. Availability for the one ounce 24 karat gold bullion coin has become erratic in recent years,

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US Mint Cancels 2009 American Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins

US Mint Cancels 2009 American Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins

June 23, 2009

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

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