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Gold prices edged modestly higher Tuesday, capping a January gain of 11.1% and contrasting starkly against the 10.5% meltdown seen during December — although gold still closed 10.2% higher in 2011. [...]Read the rest of Gold Prices Jump 11.1% in January Gain, Silver Surges 19.2% (776 words) © CoinNews Media Group LLC, 2012. Read more coin [...]

i picked this quarter out of circulation last week. it’s a 1986 clad proof, with some pretty nasty looking corrosion (?) on both sides. Attachment 159188Attachment 159189 i’ve been thinking that it would be fun to experiment with different cleaning options on this coin, but first i need to understand what’s happened to it. this [...]

Its a simple question but is there a simple answer? I have been collecting coins since I was a kid. I received a few of my Grandfathers coins and kept acquiring more throughout the years. My only problem "if it is one" is that I cant seem to part with any of them. I have [...]

Two of more than a dozen U.S. coins that are expected to have their prices increased on Wednesday. Prices for United States Mint numismatic gold and platinum coins are poised for increases Wednesday, based on trending prices of the precious metals they contain. Unless strong reversals in precious metals appear rapidly, the U.S. Mint will [...]

The Independent Dalya Alberge January 25, 2012 The Royal Mint is being accused of exploiting the general public with overpriced commemorative coins that have minimal investment value. After 38 years as a Royal Mint agent, a leading numismatic dealer with 57 years in the business, is now refusing to trade in any more of its [...]

By Patrick A. Heller – Liberty Coin Service Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com Through the COMEX close on Monday, January 30, the prices of gold and silver had increased more than 10% and 20% over the course of the month.  Had these results been realized by any of the major stock indices, you [...]

Are there any cheap binders pages for coins that fit 2×2′s (both cardboard and saflips)? I have a binder with some old pokemon cards from when I was younger and was hoping I could empty it out and use those baseball card sized slots, but the slots are a bit too big. Thanks, Brian View [...]

The recent announcement that Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has established a Hong Kong-based authentication and grading service, Collectors Universe (Hong Kong) Ltd., has received enthusiastic response from some of Asia’s most respected rare coin dealers and collectors. Guidelines and submission forms on how to submit coins to PCGS in Asia will be announced soon [...]

from Ben Traynor BullionVault Tuesday 31 January 2012, 09:00 EST Gold Set for Biggest Monthly Gain of C21st, But Ends January with “Lackluster” Physical Interest in Asia U.S. DOLLAR gold bullion prices looked set to record their largest calendar month gain this century by Tuesday lunchtime in London. Gold prices hit $1745 per ounce – [...]

The United States Mint on Thursday revealed pricing for the upcoming 2012 commemorative coins on the Federal Register, the official source for notices by government agencies. In addition to prices, the Mint also indicated that it will offer special sets featuring the coins. [...]Read the rest of Prices and Sets Revealed for 2012 Commemorative Coins (1,248 [...]