Archive for June, 2008
Bullion & Business Weekend Report - June 28
Precious metals were mixed this week after an active gold market was favored by a weakening US dollar, losing Dow and record-breaking oil prices. London silver and gold enjoyed Monday through Friday profits, rising 1.2 percent and 1.6 percent respectively. Platinum dropped slightly by -0.3 percent. Silver closed to $17.40 an ounce, a loss […]
Posted: June 28th, 2008 under Coin Collecting News.
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Annie Oakley Coin? History Detectives Investigate Gunshot Napoleon Coin
PBS’ History Detectives is dedicated to exploring historical mysteries that will, on Monday, investigate whether a 1853 French Napoleon coin was split by sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Annie Oakley was a superstar attraction in Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show who became famous by performing daring shooting feats. Annie’s marksmanship skills dazzled audiences by edge-splitting […]
Posted: June 28th, 2008 under Coin Collecting News.
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Exhibits, Special Events and Educational Programs Highlight Baltimore World’s Fair of Money
The American Numismatic Association’s 2008 World’s Fair of Money® will give visitors a chance to see millions of dollars in rare coins, learn from the world’s top numismatists, and explore the history of Baltimore. The event, held July 30 to August 3 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will feature over 1,100 dealers and numismatic […]
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under Coin Collecting News.
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