Nations around the world have solidified their culture, history, and important symbols through currency since 700 BC, when the first coinage was created. Today, countries produce not just circulating coinage, but also sovereign bullion with incredible designs. Join us as we “tour” the sovereign bullion around the world! First stop: North America. Canada The Royal…
Where Have the Good Jobs Gone?
The United States economy is in its fourth year of recovery after the Great Recession of the late 2000s. While we aren’t out of the woods yet, financial analysts are taking a look at how far we’ve come and what challenges stand in the way of full economic recovery. So how are we doing? According…
India’s ‘War On Gold’ Ends
The world’s second most populous country has been making headlines in a big way the last couple of weeks. For starters, India just concluded an historic election season earlier this month. With a population of over 1.2 billion people—almost a fifth of the world’s population—and a voter turnout of an estimated 553.8 million people, India’s…
Four Ways to Invest in Gold
Adding gold and other precious metals to your portfolio is a well-known way to diversify your investments. Including gold in your investments improves your long-term financial stability and acts as a hedge against currency depreciation. But deciding how to invest in gold can sometimes be tricky. When it comes to acquiring the metal, investors typically…
Mobile May Gold Giveaway
Provident Metals has gone mobile and we want to celebrate! Use your smartphone to make a purchase now through May 31 and you’ll automatically be entered to win a Provident Metals 1 oz Gold Bar worth about $1300 — just by ordering from your smartphone. You may also qualify by sending a self addressed envelope to Provident Metals…
Fracking May Impact Price of Gold
The controversial drilling method for extracting oil from underground layers of shale rock — known as “fracking” — has created a divide in public opinion, while simultaneously growing as a common practice. Naysayers cite the very real danger of underground water contamination because of toxic chemicals, while those in favor of the technique argue it…
