And I believe the shortages we saw last month are a harbinger of things to come in these markets. That's about 47 cents less than last month. As has been the case since early 1998, demand is continuing strong, even with the drop in Silver spot prices. In fact, Silver Eagles are still unavailable from the U.S. Mint. But I expect them to become available again in the next few weeks.
Silver is more perplexing than gold.
The Rare Coin Market continues to show strength in selected areas. The recent coin shows have been active, because dealers and collectors are still willing to pay strong prices for coins that meet their needs. This cash crunch is making some bargains for cash available for those wanting to add to their Rare Coin Portfolios. Y2K is having a limited effect here but is starting to grow. If you see an exodus from banks or stocks, I expect Rare Coins to do phenomenally.