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
U.S. Mint coin designers play key roles in creating American coins. After extensive research, designers draft simple line drawings to be considered by the Mint for review, ensuring the proposed design follows legal, copyright, and design requirements as well as correct symbols. Once through the entire legal approval process, the design is returned to the … Continued
Although the coins of the Royal Mint are well known to collectors, many important facts about it are often overlooked. Here are a few things that you may not know about one of the world’s most respected mints. The British Royal Mint is a favorite source of gold and silver coins for many collectors throughout the world. … Continued
One of the best things about the modern coin and bullion market is that there’s plenty of competition. There are sovereign Mints as well as Private Mints, and all of them make an effort to product the best coins and bullion possible. From time to time, this will result in something that has never been seen before. Here, we’ll take … Continued
