A frequent question we receive from gold bullion investors is, “What the heck is the difference between a bullion and numismatic coin?” A recent article in our gold investors’ knowledge center explores this topic in-depth, but we wanted to provide a quick summary here in our blog. Essentially, the difference between bullion and numismatic coins…
Can I Really Drive from Atlanta to Orlando for 2-Ounces of Silver?
Much of our interest in silver is driven by its comparison to paper U.S. Dollars. A few months ago, we wrote a post about a gas station in Oregon accepting 90% junk silver quarters and dimes. In that commentary, we explored the relationship between silver (…or commodity backed money) and the fiat dollar and found…
Premiums for Bullion – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
When shopping for bullion, it’s pretty easy to determine the premium of the specific item you’re looking at. The premium is the amount at which something is valued in addition to that particular bullion’s spot price. These costs are a result of numerous factors which are primarily demand driven and vary on a per product…
