Catalog year: 2014
The global metals market in 2014 experienced several important changes and adaptations related to both economic factors and geopolitical events.
In 2014, gold prices remained under pressure at around $1,200 per troy ounce. The main factors influencing the price were the economic stability of the United States and the tightening of the Fed's monetary policy. Demand from the jewelry industry and central banks has been stable, especially in Asian countries such as China and India.
Silver prices remained volatile, dropping to about $19 per troy ounce on average. The demand for silver was supported by both industrial consumption (electronics, solar panels) and investment.
Platinum and palladium showed versatile price movements, with palladium rising significantly to over $800 per ounce, while platinum remained around $1,400. The demand for platinum and palladium was mainly and modernly determined by the automotive industry.
Popular investment coins such as the American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf and Chinese Panda were in steady demand. Interest in investment silver coins remained high due to their accessibility to the mass market and their use as an economically stable means of saving.
The slowdown in economic growth in China has affected demand for industrial metals (copper, aluminum), which has led to lower prices and lower production volumes in some segments.
A gradual tightening of monetary policy began at the end of 2014, which increased pressure on precious metals as investors switched to more attractive dollar assets.
In 2014, gold prices remained under pressure at around $1,200 per troy ounce. The main factors influencing the price were the economic stability of the United States and the tightening of the Fed's monetary policy. Demand from the jewelry industry and central banks has been stable, especially in Asian countries such as China and India.
Silver prices remained volatile, dropping to about $19 per troy ounce on average. The demand for silver was supported by both industrial consumption (electronics, solar panels) and investment.
Platinum and palladium showed versatile price movements, with palladium rising significantly to over $800 per ounce, while platinum remained around $1,400. The demand for platinum and palladium was mainly and modernly determined by the automotive industry.
Popular investment coins such as the American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf and Chinese Panda were in steady demand. Interest in investment silver coins remained high due to their accessibility to the mass market and their use as an economically stable means of saving.
The slowdown in economic growth in China has affected demand for industrial metals (copper, aluminum), which has led to lower prices and lower production volumes in some segments.
A gradual tightening of monetary policy began at the end of 2014, which increased pressure on precious metals as investors switched to more attractive dollar assets.
| Metal | Average Closing Price | Year Open | Year Low | Year High | Year Close | Annual % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver (XAG) | $19.07 | $19.94 | $15.28 | $22.05 | $15.97 | -18.1% |
| Gold (XAU) | $1266.06 | $1219.75 | $1144.5 | $1379 | $1199.25 | -0.19% |
| Palladium (XPD) | $810.84 | $726 | $707 | $905 | $809 | 13.46% |
| Platinum (XPT) | $1383.62 | $1388 | $1178 | $1512 | $1206 | -11.13% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | The American Eagle | The American Eagle |
|
37 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2014 | BU | 47 |
| 110 | Year of the Horse | Australian Lunar Calendar II |
|
61 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2014 | BU | 55 |
| 134 | The Somali Elephant | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
48 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2014 | BU | 59 |
| 160 | The Somali Elephant - gilded | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
99 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2014 | BU Gilded | 70 |
| 189 | The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
89 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2014 | BU Colored | 75 |
| 190 | The Somali Elephant - colored "Night" | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
101 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2014 | BU Colored | 82 |
| 198 | Australian Kangaroo | Australian Kangaroo |
|
821 | 1/4 oz | 2 Dollars | 2014 | BU | 69 |