Before investing in gold bullion, there are several factors you should consider to make sure you’re receiving the best return on your … [Read more...]
Make Copper Great Again: How President Trump is Boosting Copper Prices
April 24, 2017 by
In the first ten months of 2016, copper prices plummeted as many traders experienced a global economic slowdown. However, during the last couple … [Read more...]
Wealth Inequality in America—Protect Your Wealth With Gold
April 17, 2017 by
When evaluating the state of wealth in America, economists look at more than just your bank account. Wealth includes salary, savings, property, … [Read more...]
Does the Super Bowl Trophy Contain Silver?
April 10, 2017 by
Who can ever forget the final minutes of Super Bowl LI when victory was snatched right out of the talons of the Atlanta Falcons in overtime? It was … [Read more...]
Top 5 Popular Silver Coins for Practical Investors
April 3, 2017 by
Many new and even some long-time coin collectors and precious metal investors are often stumped when it comes to determining which silver coins they … [Read more...]
Modern Uses for Copper in the Information Age
March 27, 2017 by
Copper has been an integral part of human society since ancient times. In the Stone Age, copper malleability and durability made it the perfect … [Read more...]
How a Chunk of Raw Gold Becomes a Coin
March 20, 2017 by
There’s nothing like a new coin to add to your collection of bullion: the shine of the metal and the intricate designs that make each coin a beauty to … [Read more...]
Mentions of Gold and Silver in the Bible
March 14, 2017 by
Gold and silver have been around for a while. A long while. In fact, mentions of precious metals can even be found in among the oldest and most … [Read more...]
“Beam me up, Scotty”: How Star Trek Inspired a Gold Coin
March 7, 2017 by
Early in June 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its Star Trek Delta Coin. Inspired by the Starfleet insignia, the RCM designed a coin fitting of … [Read more...]
Why Did Ancient Civilizations Use Gold as Currency?
February 28, 2017 by
Sometime between 600 and 500 BCE, gold coins were minted under King Croesus of Lydia in modern-day Turkey—and ever since mankind has been positively … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Stuck with Counterfeit Gold Coins: How to Spot a Fake
February 21, 2017 by
In recent years, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has warned collectors of an increase in counterfeit coins entering the market. According to … [Read more...]
The Economist’s Guide to the Gold-to-Platinum Ratio
February 14, 2017 by
Investors are probably familiar with the gold-to-silver ratio, which determines how much silver it would take to purchase an ounce of gold. This ratio … [Read more...]
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins Set for 2019
January 30, 2017 by
Coin enthusiasts and space lovers alike will appreciate the new Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Set, scheduled to be released in … [Read more...]
Traveling to India? Take Stock of the Gold You’re Carrying
December 12, 2016 by
In several recent instances, Indian women travelling to the Gulf with visitor visas were required by customs officials to pay an import duty on any … [Read more...]
Gold Smuggled out of Royal Canadian Mint in Employee’s Rectum
October 29, 2016 by
The Royal Canadian Mint saw an unusual gold theft over the course of several months. An employee stole $180,000 worth of gold from the facility, which … [Read more...]
Gold Bullion Predicted to Reach $10,000 an Ounce
July 25, 2016 by
On a recent episode of CNBC’s “Future’s Now,” Jim Rickards, author of The New Case for Gold, claimed that the price of gold would reach $10,000 per … [Read more...]
Highly-Anticipated 2016 Centennial Mercury Dime Sells Out in 40 Minutes
June 17, 2016 by
The Centennial Gold Coin series was announced late last year, giving collectors something to look forward to in 2016. The first in that series—the … [Read more...]
A Leader in Gold Refinery: The Royal Canadian Mint
May 25, 2016 by
The Royal Canadian Mint is a relatively young mint. However, in the past 107 years since its creation, Canada has become a pioneer of gold refining … [Read more...]
Hobo Nickels: Then and Now
May 23, 2016 by
Hobo nickels were born from the creativity of transient workers in the early 1900s. Inspired by the Buffalo Nickel, these coins were carved by men … [Read more...]