With the recent release of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), there is a great deal of uncertainty about the future of international relations, trade, and the valuation of domestic and foreign goods. The relationship that the United States of America maintains with its foreign partners is tenuous, and the interpretation of the TPP by the US…
Space Mining has Platinum Potential
Platinum is one of the Earth’s rarest metals. Despite its rarity, platinum has many industrial uses that make the metal both valuable and versatile for manufacturers and investors alike. Because of platinum’s limited resources on Earth, miners in search of the metal have begun to look toward space for new mining opportunities. In fact, one…
Coin Care Do’s and Don’ts
You may have some really valuable coins in your possession, but how valuable will they be when you’re ready to sell them? The truth is, no matter how high in demand a coin may be, how well you care for it while it’s in your possession can greatly affect the return you’ll get by selling…
Eighth Zombucks Design Released
There will be no fooling around this April 1st. As the latest undead design in the Zombucks: Currency of the Apocalypse™ series from Provident Metals, the Slayed Dollar will be on the attack beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2015. This Zombucks design pays homage to the Trade Dollar silver coin, which depicted a seated Lady Liberty….
Provident Metals to Offer Free Shipping, Every Day
When you’re shopping online, the only thing better than low prices is free shipping. That’s why we’re excited to announce that our customers will now be able to enjoy both — EVERY DAY! It’s no secret that Provident Metals has the best pricing in the industry, but now we’ll also deliver your order fast and…
Why You Should Never Take a Coin at Face Value
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “Never judge a book by its cover,” right? Well, in the case of coin collecting, the same rule applies. Or put differently, you can’t assess the worth of a coin by its face value. Here’s why: Face Value vs. Actual Worth When determining a coin’s monetary worth, there are several…
