Japan is celebrating the installation of its new leader, Emperor Naruhito, with some new coinage. Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne May 1, 2019 … [Read more...]
American Televangelist Sells Newly Minted “Point of Contact” Trump Coin
August 12, 2019 by
One of the newest coins has numismatists and collectors buzzing. Made of plated 24-carat gold, the obverse side of the coin depicts the founder of … [Read more...]
Attic-Cleaning Of A Lifetime: Finding The Weapons Of Tipu Sultan
June 5, 2019 by
Cleaning the attic isn’t fun, but we trust the Berskhire couple that came across weapons from the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War found it worthwhile. The … [Read more...]
North Palm Beach Coin Theft Victim Hopes to Reclaim His Life
May 7, 2019 by
Even though he’s in the finance industry, Michael Johnson really isn’t working much right now. A coin collector since he was 16, he owned about … [Read more...]
English Town Seeks Return of Roman Civil War Coins Discovery
May 7, 2019 by
The year was AD 68 and the Roman Empire was in tatters. Nero had committed suicide in June and four different factions were vying for power as his … [Read more...]
Rare Penny Sells for Six Figures at Auction
April 2, 2019 by
After this story, you’ll want to pay a little more attention to your pocket change. Would you ever imagine that a penny could be worth six … [Read more...]
Divers Find Gold and Silver Coins in Shipwreck Off the Coast of North Carolina
April 2, 2019 by
Recently, some lucky divers came across hundreds of gold and silver coins at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The location is about 50 miles off the … [Read more...]
Archaeologists Find Unexpected Rare Coins in Indian Mosque
March 21, 2019 by
Have you heard of a “chance discovery”? It’s a discovery that was unintentional, meaning you weren’t out treasure hunting when you made the … [Read more...]
Couple Finds Gold Treasure in Backyard
March 21, 2019 by
Treasure in your own backyard? It’s never that easy, is it? We usually see treasure being found by a hobbyist treasure hunter with his or her metal … [Read more...]
How Fed Interest Rate Hikes Impact Gold and Silver
December 13, 2018 by
Is there a correlation between interest rates and precious metal prices? Most would like to think so. Many investors hold the belief that when … [Read more...]
Search for a Hammer Leads to Discovery of Hoxne Hoard Roman Treasure
November 19, 2018 by
Have you ever been on a search for something you misplaced and end up finding something else of tremendous value? Yeah, neither have we. This is … [Read more...]
12th and 13th Century Coins Discovered During Road Construction!
October 30, 2018 by
An exciting day for coin enthusiasts in India occurred this past July when earth digging was being conducted in order to construct a new road in the … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction? Is the Small Town of Rennes Le Chateau Full of Hidden Treasures?
September 27, 2018 by
Since the 1950s, treasure seekers and conspiracy theorists have been looking for lost valuable treasure in the small village of Rennes-Le-Chateau in … [Read more...]
Texas Opens First Bullion Depository
September 20, 2018 by
This summer, Texas has made history by opening its first bullion depository in Austin. The 23,000 square foot building will be operated by Lone Star … [Read more...]
U.S Mint Loses Millions Producing Pennies
September 13, 2018 by
The penny is the most abundant coin in the United States with approximately 8.4 billion in circulation last year. Made mostly of zinc and some copper, … [Read more...]
4,000-Years-Old Gold Bracelet Found in Yorkshire Potato Field
July 21, 2018 by
Trevor Sherwood, a metal detector enthusiast, had a great day on August 28, 2016. In the county of Yorkshire, England, he was enjoying his favorite … [Read more...]
Rare Coin Enthusiast Killed by His Friends for Collection
June 20, 2018 by
Trusting the wrong person with your private information can lead to your information being not so private anymore. Or, worst case scenario, it can … [Read more...]
Englishman Discovers Ancient Roman Coins Worth Over $200,000 in Farmer’s Field
November 8, 2017 by
Imagine walking through a field, metal detector in hand, scanning the ground for buried treasures. Your detector begins to beep, and as happens more … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Choosing a Unique Anniversary Jewelry Gift
April 1, 2016 by
Sure, you could walk into any jewelry chain store and buy your sweetheart a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant for your anniversary. While the … [Read more...]
The 5 Largest Gold Mines by the Numbers
March 20, 2016 by
The allure of gold and silver is something that has proven to be timeless. No matter the circumstances or location, gold/silver has always held some … [Read more...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fort Knox
March 19, 2016 by
Everyone knows about Fort Knox, the U.S.'s ultimate gold vault. But besides that one little fact, how much do you really know about the place that … [Read more...]
Capital Gains Tax Explained
March 15, 2016 by
If you trade gold, then chances are you will file the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at some time or another. The CGT accounts for gains made on the selling … [Read more...]
3 Super Cool Treasure Finds in 2015
February 4, 2016 by
If you're fascinated with Indiana Jones, lost gold, or hidden treasure, then you might be interested to know that treasure finds still occur in our … [Read more...]
The IRA You’ve Never Heard Of…
December 17, 2015 by
Are you looking for a way to diversify your retirement portfolio beyond investing in corporations that are subject to the whims of the market and … [Read more...]
Holiday Jewelry is For Everyone!
December 14, 2015 by
If you’re looking for a special something for your loved one this holiday season, who can say no to jewelry? From diamond engagement rings for that … [Read more...]
Are We In Danger of Runaway Inflation?
October 14, 2015 by
You may hear it whispered with dread from time to time – runaway inflation, the phenomenon that occurs when inflation rates rise so quickly that they … [Read more...]