It was an eventful year for precious metals. As the spot price of gold and silver oscillated in response to economic uncertainty and concerns over stimulus tapering, some investors urged the selling of precious metal assets. Others — looking for a hedge against inflation — nabbed as much as they could at low prices. Yet…
Five Reasons To Give Platinum a Second Look
Did you know there is more platinum on the moon and in meteorites than in the Earth’s crust? That rarity is just one reason the naturally-occurring element is commonly called white gold. Platinum is extremely rare — more rare than silver and about as scarce as gold. Yet only a fraction of the metal has…
America the Beautiful: Production and Problems?
We’ve seen a lot of chatter on coin forums and on social media about the quality of the America the Beautiful coins. YouTube alone has hundreds of unboxing videos, each featuring analysis and, sometimes, complaints. The America the Beautiful silver bullion series will run from 2010 to 2021 and highlights national parks and historical sites…
12 Days of Christmas: Gifts for Beginner Stackers
Welcome your family and friends to precious metals investing by making sure they have all the basics covered. Our list for the third day of Christmas below features recommendations to help a new stacker. 10 Power Chrome Jeweler’s Loupe A beginner stacker is still learning the ropes of coin grading, and this loupe will allow…
Gold and Silver for Hanukkah
In Jewish tradition, families give “gelt,” or money, rather than gifts for the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. Handing out gelt for Hanukkah is a way to teach children the importance of charity, as the custom originally evolved as a way to ensure poor families had enough money to purchase the holy candles needed to celebrate…
The Anatomy of a Coin
It’s likely that many people reading this already have fundamental knowledge of valuable gold and silver coins — and why they make for a wise investment. Unlike paper currency, you understand that precious metals have inherent or intrinsic value. And as a collector of gold and silver coins, you know precious metal bars and coins…
