Coin News

By Jeff Nielson of Bullion Bulls Canada Sophisticated precious metals investors are well-aware of the rampant manipulation of the gold and silver markets. They are also generally aware of the reason for such manipulation. A rapid rise in the price of gold and silver is like an economic “warning siren” — alerting savers that their [...]

by Alix Steel NEW YORK (TheStreet ) – Owning gold is important no matter what kind of investor you are or how old you might be. The first thing to realize is buying gold is the same as making any other investment decision. First you have to figure out what kind of investment you are [...]

News and Analysis:  scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community, #16 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds Yes, there are more rarities, available in Boston this month, which should be discussed. In my columns over the last two to three months, I have covered many important rarities that sold or appeared in Boston, [...]

Romios Gold Resources Inc. (CVE:RG) announced that it placed 2,000,000 units on a flow-through basis priced at $0.15 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of $300,000. Each FT Unit consists of one (1) flow-through common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant. The press release is quoted as saying: Romios Gold Resources Inc., a [...]

By Nicholas Larkin – Aug 31, 2010 Investors are accumulating enough bullion to fill Switzerland’s vaults twice over as gold’s most- accurate forecasters say the longest rally in at least nine decades has further to go no matter what the economy holds. Analysts raised their 2011 forecasts more than for any other precious metal the [...]

Levon Resources Ltd. (CVE:LVN) announced the closing of its bought deal private placement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. previously announced on August 17, 2010 of 13,334,000 Units at a price of CDN$0.75 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of CDN$10,000,500. The press release is quoted as saying: Levon paid the Underwriter a cash commission in the [...]

The brilliant colors and panoramic landscapes of the Grand Canyon will be the backdrop as the United States Mint and National Park Service introduce the fourth coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. 2010 Grand Canyon National Park Quarter The new quarter-dollar coin, featuring Grand Canyon National Park, will be officially presented at a [...]

Continental Gold Ltd. (TSE:CNL) announced the first results of the 2010 drilling campaign in the Veta Sur and Yaragua vein systems plus a new discovery on the Company’s 100%-owned Buriticá Gold Project, Antioquia Province, Colombia. The press release is quoted as saying: Continental Gold Limited is an advanced-stage exploration company with eight gold projects covering [...]

First Metals Inc. (TSE:FMA) announced that the Corporation has received a forbearance from the majority of bond holders until November 1st, 2010 allowing debt restructuring discussions to progress and continued discussions with Kaskattama Inc. The press release is quoted as saying: First Metals Inc. is a resource company with two main Zinc-Copper deposits, Fabie Bay [...]

‘Unknown’ provincial Chinese Silver Pattern Dollar brings $320,000 Paul Fraser Collectibles At the weekend, Baldwin’s much anticipated auction of rare coins, medals and currency took place – and it didn’t disappoint. Whilst coins, awards and banknotes hailed from all over the world in the 1,130 lots sale – China, Japan, Thailand, India and even from [...]