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Pot O’ Gold: A History of St. Patrick’s Day and Gold Coins

March 16, 2019 Facts and History

March 17th is just around the corner, and that means St. Patrick’s Day festivities are soon coming as well. Originally celebrated as St. Patrick’s Feast Day since 1000 AD in Ireland, this Irish celebration was first officially treated as a burgeoning American holiday in 1762. Although it was intended as a day of solemnity upon…

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Fake Coins: How to Tell a Counterfeit from an Original

February 26, 2019 Customer's Perspective

Precious metal coins have long been appreciated, both for their historical and monetary value. Since their conception thousands of years ago, coins have held a special place in the human psyche and have since become items highly sought after. In the case of rare, antique and valuable coins, the worth of these coins has been…

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The End of an Era? US Mint will no longer produce 90% silver numismatic coins

February 21, 2019 News

In a statement to Coin News yesterday, the US Mint announced that they are increasing the purity of their silver numismatic coins from 90% to 99.9% silver. Starting in 2019, all “Silver Proof Half Dollars, Silver Proof Quarters, Silver Proof Dimes, and Silver Proof and Uncirculated $1 Commemoratives” will now be made with this increased…

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DGGold: Is It Right for You?

February 19, 2019 Market Updates & Analysis

Any serious investor will want to keep a keen eye on their investments at all times. They’ll be watching the market, tracking the valuation of their assets over time, determining the right time to make their next move—to buy more or sell off what they have. In particular, investors will not only keep an eye…

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Melt Value vs. Spot Price: Understanding the Difference

February 19, 2019 Customer's Perspective

If you’ve begun to venture into the field of investing in precious metals, you have also taken on the task of learning a variety of new terms and phrases related to the trade. Two common ones that people become confused by early on are “coin melt value” and “coin spot price.” What do the two…

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in Precious Metals

February 19, 2019 Gold & Silver Bullion Investing, Market Updates & Analysis

Even if you have invested in the stock market or other assets in the past, there are some considerations to keep in mind prior to investing in precious metals. Before you make your first purchase, keep these suggestions handy to make the most out of your precious metals collection.

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Pot O’ Gold: A History of St. Patrick’s Day and Gold Coins

Fake Coins: How to Tell a Counterfeit from an Original

The End of an Era? US Mint will no longer produce 90% silver numismatic coins

DGGold: Is It Right for You?

Melt Value vs. Spot Price: Understanding the Difference

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in Precious Metals

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