Catalog year: 2017
In 2017, the global market for metals, investment coins and bullion showed diverse trends driven by a variety of economic, political and technological factors.
In 2017, the price of gold showed steady growth. If at the beginning of the year gold was trading at about $ 1,150 per ounce, by the end of the year prices had risen to about $ 1,300 per ounce. Political tensions on the Korean peninsula and uncertainty in U.S. policy after the 2016 presidential election contributed to increased interest in gold.
In 2017, the price of silver also showed positive dynamics. At the beginning of the year, silver was trading at about $16 per ounce, and by the end of the year, prices had risen to $17 per ounce. Silver remains in demand as an investment asset and as an important industrial metal, especially in electronics and solar energy. The increased use of silver in the production of solar panels and electronics supported demand.
In 2017, palladium showed a significant price increase, surpassing platinum. At the beginning of the year, palladium was trading at about $700 per ounce, and by the end of the year, prices reached $1,100 per ounce.
The price of platinum remained more stable and showed moderate fluctuations in the range of 900-1000 dollars per ounce.
Copper: In 2017, the price of copper showed steady growth. Since the beginning of the year, copper has been trading at about $2.50 per pound, and by the end of the year, prices had risen to $3.30 per pound. Other industrial metals, such as aluminum and nickel, also saw price increases.
Investment coins such as Krugerrand (South Africa), American Eagle (USA) and Panda (China) remained popular among investors. Global demand for investment coins and bullion increased amid economic and political instability.
In 2017, the price of gold showed steady growth. If at the beginning of the year gold was trading at about $ 1,150 per ounce, by the end of the year prices had risen to about $ 1,300 per ounce. Political tensions on the Korean peninsula and uncertainty in U.S. policy after the 2016 presidential election contributed to increased interest in gold.
In 2017, the price of silver also showed positive dynamics. At the beginning of the year, silver was trading at about $16 per ounce, and by the end of the year, prices had risen to $17 per ounce. Silver remains in demand as an investment asset and as an important industrial metal, especially in electronics and solar energy. The increased use of silver in the production of solar panels and electronics supported demand.
In 2017, palladium showed a significant price increase, surpassing platinum. At the beginning of the year, palladium was trading at about $700 per ounce, and by the end of the year, prices reached $1,100 per ounce.
The price of platinum remained more stable and showed moderate fluctuations in the range of 900-1000 dollars per ounce.
Copper: In 2017, the price of copper showed steady growth. Since the beginning of the year, copper has been trading at about $2.50 per pound, and by the end of the year, prices had risen to $3.30 per pound. Other industrial metals, such as aluminum and nickel, also saw price increases.
Investment coins such as Krugerrand (South Africa), American Eagle (USA) and Panda (China) remained popular among investors. Global demand for investment coins and bullion increased amid economic and political instability.
Price guide:
| # | Name | Series | Images | Amount € | Weight | Denomination | Year | Quality | Rating RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Czech Lion | Czech Lion |
|
51 | 1 oz | 2 Dollars | 2017 | BU | 69 |
| 91 | The American Eagle | The American Eagle |
|
35 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2017 | BU | 46 |
| 113 | Year of the Rooster | Australian Lunar Calendar II |
|
41 | 1 oz | 1 Dollar | 2017 | BU | 49 |
| 131 | The Somali Elephant | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
44 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2017 | BU | 55 |
| 157 | The Somali Elephant - gilded | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
91 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2017 | BU Gilded | 68 |
| 175 | The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
144 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2017 | BU Colored | 71 |
| 188 | The Somali Elephant - colored "Day" | African Wildlife: Somali Elephant |
|
79 | 1 oz | 100 Shillings | 2017 | BU Colored | 74 |
| 195 | Australian Kangaroo | Australian Kangaroo |
|
713 | 1/4 oz | 2 Dollars | 2017 | BU | 66 |