Author name: KMFranck

Rare South African Gold Coin’s Origin Story is the Stuff of Legend

V & E Coin News – V & E Coin News – 1898 South African Samuel Marks (3 Pence) Tickey. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By CoinWeek… The 1898 Samuel Marks Tickey, also known as the Sammy Marks Tickey, is a legendary gold pattern coin from the South African Republic (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, or Z.A.R.). Struck […]

Rare South African Gold Coin’s Origin Story is the Stuff of Legend Read More »

Rare South African Gold Coin’s Origin Story is the Stuff of Legend

V & E Coin News – 1898 South African Samuel Marks (3 Pence) Tickey. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By CoinWeek… The 1898 Samuel Marks Tickey, also known as the Sammy Marks Tickey, is a legendary gold pattern coin from the South African Republic (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, or Z.A.R.). Struck as a private issue in 22-carat

Rare South African Gold Coin’s Origin Story is the Stuff of Legend Read More »

Rare South African Gold Coin’s Origin Story is the Stuff of Legend

1898 South African Samuel Marks (3 Pence) Tickey. Image: Stack’s Bowers / CoinWeek. By CoinWeek… The 1898 Samuel Marks Tickey, also known as the Sammy Marks Tickey, is a legendary gold pattern coin from the South African Republic (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, or Z.A.R.). Struck as a private issue in 22-carat gold, it represents the 3 pence

Rare South African Gold Coin’s Origin Story is the Stuff of Legend Read More »

U.S. Coin Production Hits 14-Month Low in August as Mint Skips Pennies

V & E Coin News – United States Mint production in August sank to a 14-month low, with no pennies struck while other coins were made — the first time on record, at least since CoinNews began tracking in 2011. For the month, the U.S. Mint produced 193 million coins for circulation, including nickels, dimes,

U.S. Coin Production Hits 14-Month Low in August as Mint Skips Pennies Read More »

U.S. Coin Production Hits 14-Month Low in August as Mint Skips Pennies

United States Mint production in August sank to a 14-month low, with no pennies struck while other coins were made — the first time on record, at least since CoinNews began tracking in 2011. For the month, the U.S. Mint produced 193 million coins for circulation, including nickels, dimes, and quarters, down 53.4% from July

U.S. Coin Production Hits 14-Month Low in August as Mint Skips Pennies Read More »

Australian Bullion Sales Mixed in August, Perth Mint Data Show

V & E Coin News – V & E Coin News – Australian bullion sales diverged in August, with The Perth Mint reporting stronger gold demand and another monthly decline for silver. Year-to-date, gold is running ahead of 2024 while silver remains well behind. Mint sales occurred against a backdrop of soaring precious metal prices.

Australian Bullion Sales Mixed in August, Perth Mint Data Show Read More »

Exit mobile version