Silver and Gold Sales at the U.S. Mint in September 2015. Solid Sales of American Silver Eagle Coins in September Despite Reduced Authorized Purchaser Allocations. Robust September sales of American Gold Eagles were second highest of 2015. The United States Mint sold a sturdy 3,804,500 American Silver Eagles in September down from August’s 4,935,000. Strong … Read More →
Junk Silver Premiums. Premiums on Junk Silver are at elevated levels. Pre 1965 dimes, quarters and half dollars sought after for their silver and barter value in times of economic uncertainty. During the Great Silver Shortage of 2015, premiums on junk silver and American Silver Eagles have surged to highs last seen during the financial … Read More →
In Case You Missed It. In Case You Missed it Week Ended September 26 2015. Stories from the week ended September 26, 2015. The week began with the markets digesting the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting decision last Thursday not to raise interest rates. The Fed decided due to “global uncertainty”, not to raise rates. During … Read More →
India’s Gold Monetization Scheme. India’s plan aims to reduce gold demand in physical form. The Indian Goverment will entice its citizens to turn their gold in exchange for interest bearing Sovereign Gold Bonds. Will it work? Update November 18, 2015: India’s gold monetization scheme a total flop so far India Plans To Wrest the Gold … Read More →
Is There a Silver Shortage? Retail Silver Products are in Short Supply. Canadian Silver Maple coins, Sunshine Mint silver rounds and other popular silver products are on back order. American Silver Eagles selling at substantial premiums over the spot price of silver. Despite retail shortages of silver, the price of silver continues to decline. Is … Read More →
In Case You Missed It. In Case You Missed it Week Ended September 19, 2015. Stories from the week ended September 19, 2015. The week began with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting decision on Thursday. The Fed decided due to “global uncertainty” not to raise interest rates. The dovish Fed statement sent … Read More →
Russian Gold Reserves. Russian Gold Purchases in August 2015. Russia added one million ounces (31.1 tons) of gold to its reserves in August. Russia Boosts Gold Reserves and U.S. Treasury Holdings. Russian Gold Reserves It was reported today that the Central Bank of the Russian Federation announced its official August 2015 reserve assets and other … Read More →