Old coins can be fun to collect simply because there are so many unique designs and histories behind each coin. But are they worth anything? Like any type of collection, worth depends on what you have. Investing in old coins can prove to be very profitable if you get your hands on the more rare…
The South African Krugerrand is the first and most well-known gold bullion coin in existence. The Krugerrand is made of 92 percent gold. If that’s not enough to make you want one, here are some other reasons to add a South African Krugerrand to your coin collection: 1. It has no face value. This may…
When it comes to the market, news headlines can cause chaos even before anyone reads the actual article. Many people assume things before they know all the facts. One news headline about the failing economy or plummeting stocks on Wall Street could send investors running to change their investment strategies. Two words of advice for…
Skulls. For some, skulls serve as a ghoulish reminder of our own mortality. But throughout Mexico and Central America, skulls have long been a hallmark of celebrating death as a part of life in one of the most colorful and unique ways. The iconic Calavera, or sugar skull, plays a leading role in Mexico’s Day…
You may have heard us talking about our first annual SLAED event a lot lately. “What the heck is “SLAED”, you ask? In order to understand where we came up with the idea, we must first take you back in time – all the way back to the summer of 1954 – to a legendary…
It’s September, which means that we’ll soon say goodbye to another staggeringly fast-moving year while we rush headlong into 2019. And shortly after we ring in the New Year, the Chinese will be ringing in their own. In the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2019 is the Year of the Pig – the last sign in the…