US Mint Changes Rules for Authorized Purchasers
The United States Mint recently revised the requirements to become an Authorized Purchaser for their American Eagle Gold and Silver bullion programs. Since the start of the program, the US Mint has used an authorized purchaser network to distribute the coins to the public. These Authorized Purchasers are the only ones allowed to buy bullion coins
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US Mint to Offer 2010 Proof Gold Eagles
The United States Mint has officially announced the availability of 2010 Proof American Gold Eagle coins. Although these are collector coins, their fate has become intertwined with the demand for bullion
Gold and Silver Eagle Rationing Ends… For Now
The United States Mint's "on again, off again" rationing of American Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins is "off again". For more than two years, increased levels of demand for gold and silver bullion coins have caused problems for the United States Mint. Under current law, they are required to produce
2010 Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle Coin Sales
Sales of the United States Mint's 2010 Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins are off to a fast start. Sales levels for the one ounce silver coins have already eclipsed the levels achieved in the year ago period. The one ounce gold coin sales were also strong. After going
US Mint Accepts Orders for 2010 Gold and Silver Eagles
Today the US Mint began accepting orders from authorized purchasers for the 2010 Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins. The initial ordering date this year comes a bit later than usual and carries some special stipulations. Only a select group of authorized purchasers are able to buy the bullion coins
2010 American Gold Eagle Release Date
After a year of heavy demand, the United States Mint will begin offering the 2010 American Gold Eagle bullion coin with a slight delay. Typically, authorized purchasers are able to order the coins in late December for delivery in early January. This year orders won't be accepted until January 19, 2010. The
Fractional Gold Eagles Make Brief Appearance
During December, the United States Mint briefly offered 2009 American Gold Eagle bullion coins in fractional weights. This included one-half ounce coins, one-quarter ounce coins, and one-tenth ounce coins. This was the first time that the US Mint had offered anything other one ounce gold bullion coins
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
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
