Texans are saying “howdy” to House Bill 78, which eliminates the sales tax levied on purchases of gold, silver and platinum bullion and numismatic coins. The bill introduced by Texas Representative David Simpson passed both the Texas House and Senate earlier this year and became effective Oct. 1. Prior to HB 78, the sale of…
Golden Cinema: 10 Classic Movies Featuring Bullion
Throughout cinematic history, gold has been immensely popular as a subject. Several classic movies have focused on gold – be it thrilling heists or tales of daring adventure on the frontier. Below are the top 10 movies featuring the yellow metal in order of release The Gold Rush (1925) This silent film comedy starring the…
Limited Edition Superman Coin Series Now Available
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the limited edition Superman coin series from the Royal Canadian Mint! The RCM, in a special partnership with DC Comics, has released seven unique coin designs to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Man of Steel, created by Canadian artist Joe Shuster and American writer Jerry Siegel. These…
Fed Puts Tapering Plans On Hold
Precious metals had been dipping for days, but on Wednesday, commodities, stocks and bonds began to rally after the Federal Reserve’s decision to continue its $85 billion bond-buying program. With the economy improving slower than the Fed had hoped, policymakers voted to continue monthly purchases until progress of the economy could be sustained. Back in…
Funds for the Whole Family: Getting Kids Involved in Precious Metals Investing
When you’re passionate about investing in precious metals, it’s natural to want to share your enthusiasm with your family. But this investment strategy can be complicated when you want to teach your children–how do you explain backwardation to your 12-year-old? Or explain your interest in survival silver without giving your 5-year-old nightmares? Here are a…
America’s Most Mysterious Mint
As you already know, here at Provident Metals we love gold, silver and precious metals in general. Their history, portability, and the fact coins can maintain their value for hundreds of years are just a few of the reasons. Another reason we love precious metals so much is it seems we’re always learning something new…
