Catalog year: 2012
2012 was quite a controversial year for the precious metals market. On the one hand, the global economic recovery continued after the financial crisis of 2008-2009, which supported the demand for industrial metals. On the other hand, uncertainty remained related to the debt crisis in the Eurozone and the slowdown in China's economy, which affected investor sentiment.
The price of gold in 2012 ranged from about $1,540 to $1,790 per ounce. The average price for the year was about $1,670 per ounce. Demand for gold remained high, especially from central banks and investors looking for a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. Sales of gold investment coins, such as the American Golden Eagle and the Canadian Maple Leaf, have been consistently high.
The price of silver in 2012 ranged from about $26 to $37 per ounce. The average price for the year was about $31 per ounce. Demand for silver investment coins remained high.
Platinum was trading in the range of about $1,390 to $1,730 per ounce. Palladium was trading in the range of about $570 to $720 per ounce.
Gold and silver coins issued by famous mints such as US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint and others were particularly popular.
The prices of copper, aluminum, nickel and other industrial metals were subject to fluctuations depending on economic news and forecasts of global economic growth.
In general, 2012 can be characterized as a year of moderate growth and high volatility in the metals market.
The price of gold in 2012 ranged from about $1,540 to $1,790 per ounce. The average price for the year was about $1,670 per ounce. Demand for gold remained high, especially from central banks and investors looking for a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. Sales of gold investment coins, such as the American Golden Eagle and the Canadian Maple Leaf, have been consistently high.
The price of silver in 2012 ranged from about $26 to $37 per ounce. The average price for the year was about $31 per ounce. Demand for silver investment coins remained high.
Platinum was trading in the range of about $1,390 to $1,730 per ounce. Palladium was trading in the range of about $570 to $720 per ounce.
Gold and silver coins issued by famous mints such as US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint and others were particularly popular.
The prices of copper, aluminum, nickel and other industrial metals were subject to fluctuations depending on economic news and forecasts of global economic growth.
In general, 2012 can be characterized as a year of moderate growth and high volatility in the metals market.
| Metal | Average Closing Price | Year Open | Year Low | Year High | Year Close | Annual % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (XAG) | $31.15 | $28.78 | $26.67 | $37.23 | $29.95 | 6.28% |
| Gold (XAU) | $1668.86 | $1590 | $1537.5 | $1790 | $1664 | 5.68% |
| Palladium (XPD) | $648.35 | $671 | $570 | $727 | $705 | 8.29% |
| Platinum (XPT) | $1550.89 | $1406 | $1390 | $1729 | $1527 | 12.78% |
* The table shows the average prices for the year based on stock exchange data for 1 ounce of metal.
Price guide:
| # | Name | Series | Images | Price € | Weight | Denomination | Year | Quality | Rating RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | The American Eagle | The American Eagle |
|
37 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2012 | BU | 48 |
| 108 | Year of the Dragon | Australian Lunar Calendar II |
|
44 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2012 | BU | 51 |
| 136 | The Somali Elephant | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
59 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2012 | BU | 62 |
| 162 | The Somali Elephant - gilded | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
87 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2012 | BU Gilded | 72 |