Spot gold slipped as much as 0.1% after the data release. The price was 0.1% higher at US$2,670.84 ($3,662.94) an ounce as of ...

according to the United States Gold Bureau. Gold provides a hedge against inflation and is in limited supply around the world, so gold coins are considered a stable long-term investment.

As part of the Mint’s review of its compliance regulations, “the Mint should publish its procedures for acquiring newly mined ...