US Bullion Coin Sales in July

SAN FRANCISCO (July 7) United States Mint bullion totals soared across the board on Monday — a rare event, took a break before and on Independence Day and then advanced for gold coins on Friday. In weekly bullion breakdowns:

• Gold coins surged 24,500 ounces after rising a strong 22,000 ounces in the previous week. Splits were 19,000 ounces in 22-karat American Gold Eagles and 5,500 ounces in 24-karat American Gold Buffalo coins.

• Silver coins advanced 857,500 ounces versus the previous weekly total of 896,500 ounces. Splits were 826,000 ounces in American Silver Eagles and 31,500 ounces in America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coins.