The California Gold Rush of 1848 sparked a worldwide obsession for gold and put California and the American West on the map. The first people to reap the benefits of gold frenzy were the local Californians themselves and those who lived nearby. However, it didn’t take long for eager gold seekers from all corners of…
First American Gold Rush in North Carolina
If you guessed that America’s first gold rush occurred in California, you’d be wrong! In fact, the first gold rush in our nation happened in the state of North Carolina. It began in 1799—half a century before the more well-known California Gold Rush—around the area surrounding Charlotte, which was then dusty town called “Charlotte Town”….
Rare Coins Found At the University of Buffalo
While not technically buried, employees of the University of Buffalo recently “uncovered” priceless coins hidden in the college library – a treasure that would make any hunter gleeful. A professor of classics, Phillip Kiernan, had heard a rumor that the library housed some ancient Greek and Roman coins. When he went to investigate, curator of…
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…
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…
12 Days of Christmas: Gifts for Gold Lovers
There is nothing like the gift of gold for Christmas. These coins and bars will make your beloved’s eyes glitter with joy in Provident Metals’ 11th day of the gift-giving guide. Mexican 2 Peso Gold coin The peso includes .0482 troy ounces of pure gold and features a portrait of Mexican hero Don Miguel Hidalgo….
