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 first and only investment grade platinum coin issued
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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
Where are the 2009 American Platinum Eagles?
The year is nearly three-quarters of the way completed, and there have been no 2009 American Platinum Eagle coins available from the United States Mint in any form. Last year on October 25, 2008, the US Mint had announced
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 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
Gold and Silver Eagle Shortage Becomes Surplus
For countless months, authorized purchasers of US Mint gold and bullion coins have been subject to a rationing process, which limited the number of coins they could purchase. The rationing program had been put into place after the demand for gold and silver coins exceeded the US Mint's ability to supply
US Mint Bullion Sales for April 2009
The US Mint's bullion sales figures for April 2009 remained robust. The amount of gold bullion sold during the month was the highest of the year. Silver bullion sold was the second highest figure for the year. Once again, the US Mint did not sell any platinum bullion coins. This offering has been delayed
