The next time you give your child an allowance, be sure to tell them to pay special attention to any change they get when they spend it. They might … [Read more...]
A 1600 Year Old Coin Discovered in the Land of Israel
June 12, 2019 by
Young scholars Ido Kadosh, Ofir Siegel, Dotan Miller and Harel Green from Kibbutz Yifat found treasure while they were on a school trip in the Galilee … [Read more...]
Why Minnesota’s Tax-Free Gold & Silver Plan Is A Game-Changer
June 5, 2019 by
In the heated political climate of today, a bill introduced in the Minnesota state legislature to expand the use of tax-free gold and silver won’t … [Read more...]
Treasure of Viking Coins Found in Denmark
February 18, 2019 by
A shocking 252 Viking silver coins were uncovered in Jutland, Denmark’s oldest town. The coins are very rare, with only 11 other ever being found … [Read more...]
A Rare Discovery of Gold Coins in Israel
February 11, 2019 by
It’s not every day that someone finds a treasure as rare as a pot of gold. That’s what archaeologists discovered during an excavation and … [Read more...]
Shipwrecks and Treasure Found in the Aegean Sea
February 4, 2019 by
An epic discovery was made in the Aegean Sea that could rewrite history books. A total of 58 shipwrecks that date back to ancient Greece were found. … [Read more...]
Old Roman Gold Coins Found in Basement of Italian Theater
December 20, 2018 by
Imagine you’re helping out with a home or building renovation and while deconstructing the original building you find millions of dollars worth of … [Read more...]
Coin Collecting: More Fun with a Friend!
October 23, 2018 by
All of us feel a need to belong and enjoy similar interests with friends. Coin collecting is no different. If you are a coin enthusiast, you might … [Read more...]
Discovering Ancient Treasure Buried on the New Sanhedrin Trail
June 26, 2018 by
Although it has been a common dream of many since childhood, not many of us get the opportunity to find buried treasure. But the school children … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Consider before Investing in Gold Bullion
May 1, 2017 by
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
Royal Canadian Mint Makes Error on 2016 Roaring Grizzly Gold Coin
May 10, 2016 by
The Royal Canadian Mint introduced two new coins at the 2016 World Money Fair. One of the coins featured was the .999 pure gold Roaring Grizzly. This … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Gold Bullion Coin?
March 22, 2016 by
When it comes to buying investment bullion, gold is gold, right? Well, yes and no. Each country that issues investment grade bullion does so a little … [Read more...]
Top Gold and Silver Coins to Add to Your Portfolio
March 21, 2016 by
A surge of buyers entered the market last summer in search of cheap gold and silver coins. With prices at 5½-year lows, buyers leapt at the chance to … [Read more...]
3 Questions to Help You Build a Purposeful Precious Metals Portfolio
March 18, 2016 by
There’s creating a precious metals portfolio—and then there’s creating a purposeful precious metals portfolio. If you’re interested in making … [Read more...]
Antique and Estate Gold Jewelry Periods
March 17, 2016 by
Whether you’re an aspiring jewelry collector or you’re on the market for some nice gold wedding jewelry or a conversation piece, you may find that … [Read more...]
Reading the Relationship between Currencies and Gold
March 14, 2016 by
The relationship between currencies and gold goes back centuries. Throughout the ages, the relationship between those two economic factors remained … [Read more...]