Augustus Saint-Gaudens is usually associated with the $20 Double Eagle he designed. These large gold coins are affectionately known as “Saints” as a nod to their famous creator. However, unbeknownst to many, Saint-Gaudens also designed the lovely $10 Indian Eagle. This motif, in fact, was the sculptor’s first choice for the Double Eagle. President Theodore Roosevelt originally asked…
Our staff has enjoyed bringing you the Provident-exclusive Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse series of silver and copper rounds, based on the biblical figures that have become so well-known throughout pop culture. After a full year of 4H rounds, the series run is coming to an end next week. This is your last chance to…
When you think of investing in precious metals, you probably think about gold and silver. It makes sense. These metals have been widely accepted as currency and stores of value for centuries. But newer types of metals have recently broke into the mainstream precious metals industry, providing investors with more ways to diversify their portfolios….
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, people will soon be celebrating by wearing green clothing and enjoying some cold beer. The leprechaun—easily recognizable for its small stature, green suit, buckled shoes, red beard, and derby hat—has become the icon of the holiday. But where did leprechaun lore begin? Eighth-century Irish folklore portrayed leprechauns…
Last week, the US Mint caught the market off guard with a surprise sell-out. The 2018 Pictured Rocks ATB coin—the first of the 2018 America the Beautiful series—ended production with a paltry mintage of just 20,000. To put this number in perspective, the US Mint typically strikes millions (if not tens of millions) of Silver…
Does the steampunk aesthetic capture your heart and imagination? Lucky for you, the Steampunk Angels and Demons series brings this immersive genre to silver bullion rounds in stunning detail. Released by the Osborne Mint and designed by Ana and Mercedes Hidalgo of Studio Kawaii, the Steampunk Angels and Demons collection features six angels and six…