Inflation is another one of those alarming, yet distinctly vague terms you’ve heard thrown around a lot in the last few years. Concerns about “rising prices” and the value of the U.S. dollar after all is what drove many of us to invest in gold and silver coins in the first place. Although “inflation” is…
Texas Hoping to Eliminate Sales Tax on Gold and Silver
“Everything’s bigger in Texas” with the exception of sales tax on precious metals, as Texas is “fixin to” become the first state in the country to completely abolish the tax on gold and silver coins. Currently, Texans are paying 6.25 percent on all gold and silver purchases of less than $1,000, but the Texas Senate…
Free Silver – Twitter Giveaway!
Provident Metals is planning to give one lucky Twitter follower a FREE Don’t Tread On Me Eternal Vigilance 1 oz Silver Round, which is Provident Mint’s first round ever produced. The Brilliant Uncirculated coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Winning is easy, just follow @ProvidentMetals and mention us in a tweet using…
2013 ATB White Mountain National Forest 5 Oz. Silver Coins
Mount Chocorua is popular among photographers and hikers due to its breathtaking views and challenging trails. It’s now gaining popularity with investors after appearing on the White Mountain National Forest 5 Oz Silver Bullion Coin from the U.S. Mint’s 2013 America the Beautiful (ATB) silver bullion series. Each coin contains 5 troy ounces of .999…
The Origins of Money: A Brief History
Unless you’re independently wealthy, thinking of money means thinking of mortgage payments and utility bills, filling up the gas tank and buying groceries, even saving for your children’s education. Money can keep you awake at night! Yet when it comes to the origins of money, we rarely give it a moment’s thought. One of our…
3 Simple Steps: Selling Gold Bullion at Top Dollar
The Gold Bulls charged when the economy was at its lowest in 2008/2009, and countless enterprises offering “cash for gold” began to pop up. Though most focused on gold jewelry, many were also willing to purchase bullion coins and bars. Cash for Gold companies quickly sprung up in nearly every town — and of course…
