You’re out on the town and hungry for gold… What do you do? Head over to the gold vending machine, of course. Gold vending machines have popped up in a few select locations across the U.S. in the past few years. So far, they have been seen in places such as shopping malls, casinos, hotels,…
The Little-Known Law that Reopened Gold Bullion in the U.S.
It’s easy to assume Americans have always had the right to own gold coins and bars. Many blogs — including our own — take for granted that there was a time bullion couldn’t be bought or sold in this country. Although the United States used gold currency since its founding, actions taken by the federal…
Sun Gods and Leprechauns: Our 5 Favorite Gold Mythologies and Fables
Throughout history, storytelling was commonplace within most cultures. Likewise, gold has been held in high esteem dating back more than 5,000 years. That’s why it’s not surprising many of the world’s best stories include our favorite yellow metal. Gold Mythology and Fables Broadly speaking, mythology is defined as a traditional story that can “arise as…
The Air France Heist: Is Your Bullion Safe?
With the inexplicable disappearance of millions of dollars in gold from an Air France flight, we got to thinking. What’s the best way for private investors to protect their precious cargo? On Tuesday, French news sources were abuzz with the breaking story of a real live heist—a story so scandalous it seems destined for the…
