Former Director of the United States Mint to Act as Ambassador and Strategic Advisor for Asset Marketing Services

June 28, 2022

Key Date American Silver Eagles

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

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June 28, 2022

Introduction to Buying Platinum Bullion

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.

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June 28, 2022

Where Does Gold Come From?

“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

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June 28, 2022

Building Your Stack: How to Buy Silver Bullion

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

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June 27, 2022

History of the Penny

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

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June 27, 2022

Key Date American Gold Eagles

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

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June 27, 2022

Why Was There a Coin Shortage?

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

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June 27, 2022

Jennie Norris: The New American Gold Eagle Designer

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

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June 27, 2022

5 Things You May Not Know about the Royal Mint

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

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