Silver IRA Looks Profitable with 2016 Silver Increases

Now might be the perfect time to start a silver IRA! A look back at silver’s gains in 2016 show that silver values have risen 25%, reaching over $20/ounce. This increase surpasses the rate of all other precious metal gains so far in 2016, making silver an ideal choice for a precious metals IRA. What…

U.S. Mint Sells Out of New Gold Mercury Dime, 2016 Centennial Gold Series Off to Great Start

The U.S. Mint has already emptied its supply of the new 2016 Mercury Dime Centennial gold coins – the first of 3 gold coins in 2016 that harken back to the iconic coins of 1916. The other coins to be released this year as part of the Centennial Gold series are the Standing Liberty Quarter…

Metals, She Wrote: The Highs and Lows

As you likely know, Provident Metals is headquartered in Texas. There is a saying here, “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes; it’ll change.” This week, we experienced a downpour in the middle of a beautiful, sunny afternoon. In situations of unpredictable circumstances, what is the driving force behind your decisions? A comparison…

Metals, She Wrote: Show Me What You’ve Got

Well, I’ve got to give another shout out to Silverbugs; I stumbled across a topic regarding “carry pieces,” “pocket pieces,” and “touch pieces.” While the names are fairly self-explanatory, allow me to detail their meaning. In the fascinating world of coin collectors, many bullion aficionados choose a certain coin to tote with them on a…

Metals, She Wrote: Coins for the Ages

Good afternoon fellow bullion lovers! I must admit this blog has become a highlight of my week. I love hearing your unique stories regarding finds and family. This week will be a little interesting, and I’m looking forward to seeing your responses. History tells us the first type of standardized coins were used between 700-500…

Metals, She Wrote: A Family Affair

I must start this week’s post by saying I was thrilled to have the interaction from y’all for the introductory post in this Friday series. As a result of one clever post by user, Silver Chronic, the series has undergone a name change- Metals, She Wrote. Shout out to fans of Angela Lansbury. You are…