Topic: The United States Mint

Error coins: Worker stole $2.4 million from US Mint

Error coins – missing some lettering – were taken and sold to dealer, Mint police officer admits in court. Error coins had nominal value of $2.4 million.

9/11 memorial: officials struggle as costs could hit $700 million

Construction costs for the 9/11 memorial and museum are rising, with an other $60 million needed for yearly operations. A new commemorative medal is one way to help defray the costs.

US Mint to issue $1 Grant coin. Meh. His spouse's coin? Wow!

US Mint's series of $1 presidential coins have lost value with the dollar's slide. But the US Mint's presidential spouse coins, made of gold, have doubled in value.

How much more demand can silver handle?

Silver demand is high, and if it falls off, investments will suffer.

Wind energy to power US Mint in Denver

Wind energy will be the power source of choice at the US Mint in Denver, Colorado.

$1 coin, now worth $1.2 million, was hoarded in 1794

$1 coin: Americans have hoarded $1 coins since the early years of the Republic.

Smart investing: Is it time to buy gold?

Gold doesn't pay interest or offer dividends, but investors have flocked to bullion in the last decade as stocks have tumbled. Is it the right time for you to buy gold?

Financial Q&A: Some price advice for investors about to join the gold rush

Submit your questions to Steve at: money@csmonitor.com

It's the presidential top 40! Guess who's first? And last?

Where have all the pint-sized collectors gone?

Most kids today don't collect stamps and baseball cards as their parents once did. Does it matter?

Financial Q&A: gold-coin sales tactics and taxes

Submit your questions to Steve Dinnen at: money@csmonitor.com

Obama's key nonappointment: Bernanke

The Fed chief is needed to slay the dragon of deflation. But Bernanke must be careful.

Protesters at Democratic convention fly the 'cage'

They've come to Denver for countless causes, but they almost uniformly reject the designated protest zone.

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