World War II – the most significant military conflict in history — formally ended on September 2, 1945, when Japan announced its unconditional surrender to Allied forces led by the United States. Japan’s surrender followed the May 8 surrender of Nazi Germany following the allied military victory against that country. This November, the United States Mint will … Continued
Since the company’s introduction in 1886, Coca-Cola has grown to be one of the most widely recognized brands around the world. Through our partnership with Coca-Cola to create the officially licensed Coca-Cola bottle cap-shaped coins, we are excited to unite collectors of both coins and Coca-Cola memorabilia. Because in the end, whether you’re collecting Silver Eagles or … Continued
David Ryder will assist AMS exclusively with developing marketing and educational content, creating new collectibles and entering new international markets for its brands GovMint.com, ModernCoinMart.com and LPM.hk. EAGAN, Minn., February 22, 2022 (Newswire.com) Asset Marketing Services, LLC (AMS), one of the largest direct-to-consumer retailers of collectible coins, announces that David J. Ryder, the former Director of the United … Continued
American Silver Eagles serve as the backbone of many collections around the world. While other countries began issuing silver bullion coins earlier, the Silver Eagle’s status as the only annual modern silver bullion series backed for weight and purity by the United States government earned it preeminent status in the numismatic world. In the year that … Continued
Platinum; the other white metal has risen to popularity in recent years and has become a common fixture in bullion. Just like with silver and gold, it is important to arm yourself with the necessary knowledge so that you can build a respectable platinum stack.
“This is gold, Mr. Bond. All my life I’ve been in love with its color…its brilliance, its divine heaviness.” Auric Goldfinger, from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Let’s jump right in and talk about what gold is, where to find gold, why gold is rare, the history of gold, and what the future of … Continued
Not all sources of silver bullion are created equal. There are wide variety of places that sell silver ranging from online bullion dealers,eBay listings, and your local coin shop, as well as different approaches for building your silver stack. Where to Buy Physical Silver Bullion Silver bullion is available both online and from some brick and … Continued
The history of the Penny goes back over 1,200 years ago, as the first pennies were made all the way back in 790 A.D. The word “penny” and its variations across Europe, including the German “pfennig” and the Swedish “penning,” originally denoted any sort of coin or money, not just a small denomination. In fact, Great Britain is the … Continued
The American Gold Eagle series was introduced in 1986. It was a latecomer to the world of private gold ownership, as it debuted after other modern series like the South African Gold Krugerrand, the Canadian Gold Maple, and the Mexican Gold Libertad. At the time, this was the only modern gold bullion coin series to be guaranteed by the United … Continued
Due to the shutdowns and the limited in-person business transactions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, physical currency has circulated at an extremely low rate, leading to a “coin shortage.” The COVID-19 pandemic had, and continues to have, a major effect on our everyday lives. From hospitals and sickness to schools and education, we’ve learned to … Continued
