Plastic green army men have lived in children’s toy boxes for generations. Silver soldiers, reminiscent of those tiny toy soldiers you played with as child, are now available at Provident Metals. The first plastic army were made from metal and lead, but in the 1930s, plastic became the only medium used to create the iconic infantrymen. The toys even…
Finding Junk Silver “In The Wild”
“Junk” silver, or circulated coins valued for their silver content rather than face value, are increasingly sought-after. Because junk silver is recognizable, affordable and has convenient silver content, they are a good choice for survival silver collectors and investors of all kinds. There is a difference between silver bullion coins and rounds and junk silver….
12 Days of Christmas: Gifts for Silver Stackers
A silver stacker is happiest with the gift of silver. Brighten your favorite investor’s holiday with these fine choices from Provident Metals with our 10th day of Christmas gift-giving guide. OPM 1 oz Silver Bullion Round For the silver investor focused on accumulating as much as possible, these rounds from Ohio Precious Metals can’t be…
Investigation Into Silver Market Manipulation Closed
Late last month, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission announced it was closing its 5-year investigation into silver market manipulation. The CFTC’s Division of Enforcement, which spent an astounding 7000 hours investigating claims of market manipulation, explained in a press release on September 25 that “there is no viable basis to bring an enforcement action…
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…
Love Your Veterans, Provident Metals Partner for Veteran Support
To properly honor and assist the noble and courageous heroes of our armed forces, Melanie Davis created the Love Your Veterans charity organization, which directly impacts veteran support programs and organizations. Provident Metals teamed with Melanie to help raise awareness by donating the proceeds from sales of Melanie’s “The Triumph Book: HEROES” and the No…
