Last month, the Perth Mint of Australia took the bullion world by storm with an all-new series: The Next Generation. All of the coins in this product line feature both a mother and baby of various iconic Australian animals. The series kicked off with a striking two-ounce silver piedfort featuring two koala bears. Given The…
In response to many of our unique gold offerings, we’re often asked exactly how gold is purified. Although most bullion dealers and investors are familiar with the concept of refining, the process itself might be somewhat obscure. In this blog post, we’ll explain the fascinating methods by which gold is purified—and why fineness is important…
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…
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