The Gold Bulls charged when the economy was at its lowest in 2008/2009, and countless enterprises offering “cash for gold” began to pop up. Though most focused on gold jewelry, many were also willing to purchase bullion coins and bars. Cash for Gold companies quickly sprung up in nearly every town — and of course…
The Great Atocha and the Immortality of Precious Metals
We’d like to start by letting you in on a new feature at the Provident Metals Blog. While we’re confident we’ve developed a top-notch resource for silver-and-gold bullion investors, our blog has focused almost entirely on the “bread and butter” of precious metals investment. Until now. The truth is, gold, silver and other precious metals…
6 Rules for Properly Handling your Precious Metal Coins
Whether you buy gold and silver coins as an investment or purchase a unique coin you’ve wanted in your collection for years, you must handle them properly to build and maintain the value of your collection. Having coins with blemishes, contact marks and other worn features can reduce the value of your investment, sometimes significantly,…
