If you’re new to the world of coin investing, you may be wondering exactly what the difference is between numismatic and bullion coins and rounds…and if the difference matters. Numismatic Coins The value of a numismatic coin lies in its historical significance, rarity and condition. In other words, its value is not tied to the…
A Brief and Wondrous History of the Gold Standard in America
Mark Twain, one of America’s most-renowned authors once wrote: “No occurrence is sole and solitary, but is merely a repetition of a thing which has happened before, and perhaps often.” In other words: history often repeats itself. While some might find this discouraging news, the upside is that history can also be used as a…
‘Round the World: Private Mints
We’ve completed our trip around the world for sovereign bullion, but we had to leave out a number of amazing pieces by private mints that represent their countries well. If our tour of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia and the Pacific wasn’t enough for you, consider adding these…
Coins of the World: Australia & the Pacific
Australia is well-known for excellence in precious metals, but other island nations have some interesting options as well. Australia Australia’s Perth Mint produces many wildly popular designs, but one of the most iconic is the annual Silver Koala series. These .999 pure silver pieces come in a range of sizes, and the reverse design changes…
Coins of the World: Africa
Despite being the origin of much of the world’s gold, platinum and diamonds, Africa is fairly sparse in precious metals bullion. South Africa The South African Gold Krugerrand is perhaps the most recognizable gold bullion in the world: 46 million troy ounces have been sold since 1967. It was a pioneer in the gold bullion…
Celebrate Father’s Day with Precious Metals
It’s time to celebrate dear old dad: master of the grill, leader of the camping trip, and the guy who scooped you up off the pavement when you fell off your bike and scraped your knee. This Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day, and we at Provident Metals thought this year dad might deserve a little…
