Metals, She Wrote: It’s a Giveaway!

It’s quite obviously the end of the year because I am sitting at my desk with a blanket, a heater, a sweater, and a jacket…yet, I am fairly sure I am in the pre-stages of hypothermia. The fun in the ending of a year is remembering the last and looking forward to the next. Last…

Biting into the History of Hanukkah Gelt

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is right around the corner and families are getting ready to light menorahs, eat latkes, and play dreidel. For those who don’t know, a dreidel is a spinning top with hebrew letters on each of its four sides that represent the phrase “nes gadol haya sham,” or “a great…

‘Tis the Season of Giving Rare Coins

For the past 25 years or so, rare gold and silver coins have been dropped in holiday charity kettles across the country by anonymous donors. It’s become somewhat of a tradition for charities to find rare coins in the kettles stationed outside of retail stores during the holiday shopping season. It’s people’s way of leaving…

Precious Metals Fall as Interest Rates Rise

While the rise in interest rates came as no surprise to traders and investors, the resulting drop in precious metal prices has been significant. Because gold prices hit a minor surge in the 24 hours previous to the FOMC announcement, the subsequent drop in spot price appeared even more dramatic. Hawkish policy makers voted unanimously to…

Online Retailer Recognizes Importance of Precious Metals

While stories of doomsdayers preparing for a potential financial apocalypse are plentiful, learning of an enormous retailer following suit was a bit of a surprise. Online retailer, Overstock.com, has apparently prepared for a possible financial crisis rivaling the 2008 collapse by investing in millions in supplies and bullion in order to preserve the livelihood of…

The Captivating Cleopatra Mintage Announced

Beginning in September 2015, the alluring Cleopatra captivated collectors and investors of silver bullion. The strikingly beautiful ruler appears on her ultra high relief round in the traditional Egyptian garb of royalty.   Since her arrival at Provident Metals, she has done more than just provide 2 oz of stunning silver to buyers; she inspired…