Friday Fables: Russia’s Amber Room

Among the many instances of artwork being looted by the Nazis and lost to history is the Amber Room, a prized symbol of peace in Russia that has often been considered the eighth wonder of the world. In 1701, Friedrich I, the first king of Prussia, commissioned the construction of an amber room, designed by…

Never Judge a Coin by its Face Value

Much like you should never judge a book by its cover, you should also never judge a coin by its face value. A coin’s face value is the denomination stamped into the coin. For instance, a quarter’s face value is 25 cents. But when it comes to precious metal bullion coins and other collectible coins,…

Friday Fables: Nuada of the Silver Hand

According to Celtic mythology, the Tuatha de Danann—the gods and goddesses who descended from the Celtic goddess Danu—long ago inhabited the region north of Ireland. Among them was Nuada. He proved to be a fierce warrior and skilled leader, which led to him being crowned their first king. At his coronation, the Tuatha de Danann…

Celtic Lore at Provident

In the Iron Age of Europe, the early Celts—who came from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany—created a polytheistic mythology and religion. This folklore of the Celtic people spanned for centuries before much of it was lost with the rise of Christianity. Even so, several characters you may already know have…

How to Safely Store Your Metals

As your precious metal bullion collection grows, it becomes more and more important to find a storage solution that gives you peace of mind. After all, you want to know that your metals are safe. Stuffing coins into a cookie jar won’t cut it for very long if you regularly invest in bullion. Let’s take…

Friday Fables: The Treasure of Victorio Peak

In southern New Mexico, just northeast of Las Cruces, there is a 3,200 square mile expanse of desert. Hembrillo Basin, a dry desert lake, lies within the nothingness; and Victorio Peak, a 500-foot tall outcropping of rock, lies in the center. The area has since become the White Sands Missile Range, but many secrets were…