At Provident, we aim to make it easy to find the products and information you want. In line with that goal, we’re excited to unveil a new feature on our main navigation menu: mint pages. You can now search for products by mint, as well as learn about the history behind these long-standing establishments. We…
The investing process doesn’t end when your precious metals arrive at your doorstep. Once you receive your metals, you’ll need to protect them to preserve their quality. Gold and silver are very soft in their pure form and it’s easy to scratch, dent, nick, or bend them. Precious metals are also susceptible to damages that…
Following the success of the state quarter program—which became a favorite among new and seasoned coin collectors—the US Mint introduced the America the Beautiful series of 5 oz silver coins in 2010. Five coins have been and will continue to be released each year until the 56-coin series reaches a conclusion in 2021. The ATB…
Everyone knows the scene…a lone, rugged cowboy trudges across a dirt road with a pistol or two strapped into a beaten leather holster riding low at his waist. The image of a western gunslinger is popular in the media, but did you know that it was predominately created by the media? The Hollywood version of…
At Provident, we’re constantly looking for products that let you invest and collect at the same time. In today’s market, for approximately the same price as generic bars, you can own gold coins with interesting stories, beautiful designs, and historic significance. Typically, these numismatic items sell for significant collector premiums, but in today’s quieter bullion…
This coin is now SOLD OUT at the US Mint, but still available from Provident Metals! Over the past year, the US Mint has released an unusually small quantity of 5 oz Silver America the Beautiful coins. Unlike Silver Eagles, which are made continuously throughout the year, ATBs have short spurts of production. The net result:…