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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
In Case of Emergency, Have a World Cup Handy: The Melt Value of the World’s Biggest Sports Trophies
September 12, 2015 by
For sports fans, the biggest trophies are preceded by events that move billions of dollars around the world in tickets, cable and other television … [Read more...]
Pennies Might Be Worth More than You Think
June 22, 2015 by
Some people see a penny on the ground and pass it by without a second thought. But if you knew the history of the one-cent piece and the metal content … [Read more...]