History of the US Mint
The US Mint has operated facilities in places such as New Orleans, Carson City and others. The current minting facilities are located in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Denver, and West Point.
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US Mint Increases Premiums on American Silver Eagles
The Mint notified distributors recently of the increase in the premium.
Retail investors should expect the increase in premiums to trickle down quickly from the wholesale level to bullion dealers.
2024 Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars available from the US Mint
These modern renditions are composed of .999 fine silver and are available for purchase on the US Mint website for $91 each. The mintage for each coin is limited to just 275,000 pieces.
US Mint to issue DC Comics Commemorative Coins
The United States Mint has announced a first of its kind collaboration with DC Comics to launch a new series of collectible coins and medals celebrating characters from the pages of DC comic books.
The new series will debut during the Summer of 2025 kick off with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Investment-Grade Silver Coins
Investment grade silver coins are high-quality, government-minted coins that contain a specified amount of pure silver. These coins are recognized for their silver content, purity, and legal tender status, making them a reliable store of value. Some popular examples of investment grade silver coins include the American Silver Eagle, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, and the Austrian Silver Philharmonic.
How do the prices of Costco Silver and Gold Coins Compare to Online Bullion Dealers?
Costco has broadened its selection of precious metals, introducing an array of new coins and bars to cater to the growing interest in tangible assets. The addition includes a variety of gold and silver coins and bars from renowned mints around the world, making it easier for members to diversify their investment portfolios.
The new lineup features investment-grade bullion coins such as the American Gold Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, along with various sizes of gold bars from PAMP Suisse and the RAND Refinery.
Greatest Generation Coins Available for Preorder from the US Mint
The United States Mint Commemorative Coin Program issues coins that celebrate and honor American people, places, events, and institutions. The Greatest Generation commemorative coin program honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.
Anti-counterfeiting edge notch on US Mint Gold and Silver Eagles
In June 2021, the US Mint added an anti-counterfeiting notch to the edge of annually minted coins like the American Eagle Gold and Silver coins. The notches also appear also on the redesigned gold and silver American Eagles with Uncirculated (Burnished) and Proof finishes.
Costco Now Selling Silver Eagles
Costco, the popular warehouse club known for bulk products and discount pricing, in recent months began offering 1 oz gold bars from PAMP Suisse and Rand Refinery for members to purchase via their website.
This week, various reports are emerging online that the Member’s Only retailer has increased its product offerings of precious metals to include tubes of American Silver Eagle coins, with customers reportedly receiving 2023 mintage year coins.
US Government Debt now over $33.88 Trillion, USDebtClock.org
Earlier this year, the US Government hit a new milestone. The amount of government debt in the United States has grown to exceed $33.88 Trillion as a result of overspending by elected officials. The growing U.S. government debt is a complex issue with significant implications for American citizens and taxpayers.