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 Great Atocha and the Immortality of Precious Metals
We’d like to start by letting you in on a new feature at the Provident Metals Blog. While we’re confident we’ve developed a top-notch resource for silver-and-gold bullion investors, our blog has focused almost entirely on the “bread and butter” of precious metals investment. Until now. The truth is, gold, silver and other precious metals…
Effects of Inflation Grossly Underreported, Experts Say
While economists and central bankers believe inflation may boost economic recovery, it can also have a dramatic and widespread effect on prices. Contrary to popular belief, inflation can be defined as an increase in monetary supply. And while many associate inflation with rising prices, an increase in the cost of goods and services is simply…
Silver: Nowhere Near Its Peak
In the perpetual battle of silver bull vs. bear, some say the bear has the upper hand. At least for right now. Many analysts and investors point to silver’s April 2011 surge to nearly $50—and the subsequent correction—as proof that silver’s long, secular bull market, which began in 2002, is officially over. Some naysayers even…
Gold Confiscation – Why a Future Call-Back is Unlikely
Gold confiscation – it’s a myth that too many gold investors have been caught by in years past. That myth of course is perpetuated by dealers out to make a quick buck. They claim certain coins (i.e. bullion) can be confiscated by the government. Therefore, you should purchase more expensive coins that can’t be. This…
