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...]
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...]
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...]
22 Strange and Interesting Facts about Gold and Silver [INFOGRAPHIC]
May 30, 2017 by
From fighting bacteria to coating astronautic equipment, gold and silver are among the most interesting and valued precious metals in the world. They … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Gold Prices: Down They Go, Where They’ll Stop No One Knows
January 12, 2016 by
2015 could be called "The Year the Federal Reserve Considered Upping Interest Rates" – an ongoing saga of an anticipated rate hike that sent markets, … [Read more...]
India’s Secret Gold Stash
December 16, 2015 by
For generations, gold has been a pivotal part of Hindi religion. Gold is frequently given as an offering to the gods and goddess on religious days and … [Read more...]
Is Your Gold Taxable? Tax Experts Weigh In
October 21, 2015 by
In most cases, selling a capital investment requires you to report your gains or losses to the IRS for tax purposes. However, buying, selling and … [Read more...]
Should You Invest in Physical Gold or Mining Stocks?
October 19, 2015 by
As we continue to see forecasts of a weaker long-term economy, more and more people are turning to gold and precious metal investing to offset … [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...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Storing Your Gold
October 13, 2015 by
When investing in physical gold, silver or another physical commodity, buyers must have a plan for storing it. As a precious metals investor, … [Read more...]