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7 September 2008

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Eagle Premium Takes Off But Will Fly Away - NumisMaster

I wrote a blog this morning asking why anybody would pay a premium of almost 19 percent over metal value for 2008 American Eagle silver coins when buyers have alternatives like 100-ounce silver bars for 7.8 percent over metal value, or 1,000-ounce bars for 2.3 percent over metal value.

A response was posted by one reader saying that the coins were purchased by people who expect prices to go higher who can’t afford a 1,000-ounce bar.

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AE Proof Platinum back on sale - Coin Man

Late last week I noticed on the Mint’s website that the AE Proof Platinum coins were re-listed for sale. If I remember correctly, they had been removed from the website in late June as platinum prices were moving higher.

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2008 Platinum Proof Coins Resumed, Prices Outrageous - Coin News

The United States Mint resumed sales of 2008 American Eagle Platinum Proof coins Thursday and the new prices are mind-blowing. One coin’s premium is marked up a whopping 63%. The popular one-ounce platinum coin is $796 higher than yesterday’s platinum price. What was the Mint thinking?

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2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins Now Available

Final Coin in Three-Year Series Honors Judicial Branch of United States Government

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2008 American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins on July 1, at 12:00 noon (ET). There is no household limit for these options.

The 2008 coin’s reverse features the final design in the three-year series entitled, “The Foundations of American Democracy.” This final design honors the Judicial branch of the United States Government. The image depicts a rendition of Lady Justice, a classic symbol dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The scales, suspended from a finger of her right hand, represent the delicate balance of the law. A sword, held in her left hand, represents the power of reason, which can be wielded in either direction. The bald eagle-our Nation’s symbol of courage and freedom-casts a watchful eye over our solid foundation of democracy. Read the rest of this entry »

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