Catalog year: 2013
2013 was marked by a significant drop in gold and silver prices after a long period of growth. The price of gold fell by about 28% in a year, which was the largest annual decline since 1981. Silver also fell significantly in price, losing about 36% of its value.
The average price of gold in 2013 was about $1,411 per ounce. Demand for physical gold in the form of bullion and coins has increased, especially in Asia. China and India remained the largest consumers of gold. Central banks continued to buy gold, albeit in smaller volumes compared to previous years.
The average price of silver in 2013 was about $23.79 per ounce. Despite the drop in prices, demand for physical silver remained high.
Demand for investment coins increased, especially in the first half of the year, when prices for precious metals began to fall. Coins such as the American Golden Eagle, the Canadian Maple Leaf and the Austrian Philharmonic remained popular.
Sales of gold and silver bars have increased, especially in Asia. Many investors saw the price drop as an opportunity to buy.
The growth of stock markets has reduced the attractiveness of precious metals as a "safe haven". The slowdown in economic growth in China. The fall in gold prices has led to a reduction in investment in new mining projects.
The decrease in prices for precious metals has led to a decrease in the volume of recycling of recycled gold and silver. Despite the significant drop in prices, especially for gold and silver, demand for physical metals remained strong, which indicated that investors continued to be interested in these assets as a means of preserving capital in the long term.
The average price of gold in 2013 was about $1,411 per ounce. Demand for physical gold in the form of bullion and coins has increased, especially in Asia. China and India remained the largest consumers of gold. Central banks continued to buy gold, albeit in smaller volumes compared to previous years.
The average price of silver in 2013 was about $23.79 per ounce. Despite the drop in prices, demand for physical silver remained high.
Demand for investment coins increased, especially in the first half of the year, when prices for precious metals began to fall. Coins such as the American Golden Eagle, the Canadian Maple Leaf and the Austrian Philharmonic remained popular.
Sales of gold and silver bars have increased, especially in Asia. Many investors saw the price drop as an opportunity to buy.
The growth of stock markets has reduced the attractiveness of precious metals as a "safe haven". The slowdown in economic growth in China. The fall in gold prices has led to a reduction in investment in new mining projects.
The decrease in prices for precious metals has led to a decrease in the volume of recycling of recycled gold and silver. Despite the significant drop in prices, especially for gold and silver, demand for physical metals remained strong, which indicated that investors continued to be interested in these assets as a means of preserving capital in the long term.
Price guide:
| # | Name | Series | Images | Amount € | Weight | Denomination | Year | Quality | Rating RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | The American Eagle | The American Eagle |
|
35 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2013 | BU | 48 |
| 109 | Year of the Snake | Australian Lunar Calendar II |
|
44 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2013 | BU | 52 |
| 135 | The Somali Elephant | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
51 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2013 | BU | 60 |
| 161 | The Somali Elephant - gilded | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
71 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2013 | BU Gilded | 71 |
| 191 | The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
70 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2013 | BU Colored | 78 |