Thursday, August 21, 2008

U.S. Mint Suspends Gold Coin Sales

The U.S. Mint is temporarily suspending sales of American Eagle bullion coins citing increased demand and lack of supply.

"Due to the unprecedented demand for American Eagle gold one-ounce bullion coins, our inventories have been depleted. We are therefore temporarily suspending all sales of these coins," the U.S. Mint announced in a memorandum to authorized dealers.

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