The 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most sought-after coins in American numismatics. It was the inaugural year for the Mercury Dime series and is a prized piece among collectors due to its low mintage, historical significance, and rarity.
For 2023, the US Mint has decided to release only the Burnished Palladium Eagle with an uncirculated finish. The coin is minted at the West Point Mint and is geared towards collectors. According to the Mint, no bullion version will be available this year.
The product release schedule is updated periodically as materials and production capacity adjustments are made by the US Mint. The Mint has provided an update to its 2023 numismatic products launch schedule through the end of November.
With their unique designs, historical significance, and rarity, Pre-1933 US Gold Coins offer collectors and investors a glimpse into the past and a tangible connection to the stories of our ancestors.
These gleaming pieces of history are valuable precious metal assets and windows into a fascinating era.
The American Palladium Eagle is the United States Mint’s official palladium bullion coin. The obverse contains a modernized design of Weitsman’s famous Mercury Dime, with Liberty portrayed with her hair tucked back like wings
US banks are ramping up in anticipation for the introduction of the FedNow system later this year. Various government agencies actively deny that Fednow is related to CBDC implementation. However, the instant payment service could provide the underpinnings to support institutional transfers that incorporate near real-time settlement.
Earlier this year, legislators in Texas became the first to offer a solution against a federal CBDC by introducing legislation to create a state managed gold-backed digital currency.
This week, legislators in North Carolina pushed forward a law that would ban the state’s agencies and institutions from accepting any payments in central bank digital currency (CBDC).
The US Mint continues to be slow and unable to meet investor demand.
The failures of the Mint and their planchet suppliers have led directly to significant increases in dealer premiums in recent weeks. This week, the lowest dealer premium for silver eagles is more than 60% over spot price.
Some dealers, such as APMEX and JM Bullion are currently selling silver eagles with premiums at over 88% above spot price.
New 1 oz Liberty Gold Coin from the US Mint expected to be released this summer alongside 1 oz silver medal.
Both the Perth Mint and the Royal Mint have announced huge increases in year over year sales of precious metals.
Several weeks ago, the New York Federal Reserve quietly launched a 12 week long trial of a CBDC “digital dollar” pilot program in partnership with global banking giants like Citigroup Inc, HSBC Holdings Plc, Mastercard Inc and Wells Fargo & Co. The NYFR describes the project as an attempt to test the feasibility of using … Read moreNY Federal reserve launches CBDC “trial” on the heels of FTX collapse