By Harry Miller, Numismatic News March 29, 2010

This week gold and platinum are down approximately 3 percent and silver nearly 5 percent. This decline is primarily due to a very weak euro and therefore a stronger dollar.

Last week I attended the ANA National Money Show in Fort Worth, Texas. March 24 we were on a special tour of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving arranged by the ANA. If you saw the pallets of 10,000 sheets of currency being printed, stored, cut and packaged you would truly wonder how the dollar could be stronger in value.

There were comments like “makes you want to not sell any more coins” or “well, I can see how we’ll pay for healthcare” and so on. It is truly an amazing sight and also a scary one!

Premiums are under pressure on most bullion related U.S. gold type but there are some bright spots. The $10 Indian at near parity with the Liberty Head is a real bargain.

Most of the prestige sets are increasing and the proof set market overall is quite healthy.

Morgan dollars remain active with several DMPL issues gaining.

Comments or suggestions: Email to harrymkrause@optonline.net or P.O. Box 100579, Cape Coral, Fl 33910-0579.



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