Junk silver coins – broadly defined as silver coins whose value is based strictly on silver content – is a popular, and inexpensive way to buy silver. Junk silver coins basically consist of former legal tender coins that are no longer being produced. In the U.S., a large bulk of junk silver consists of half-dollars,…
Gold, Silver End Volatile Week of Quick Selloff
In August, it seemed gold was about to cross the $2000 threshold – it came close to doing so, peaking out at over $1900 per ounce just about a month ago. Silver too looked to be heading back to $50. But as in times past, there was a pullback, especially here in the last few…
Remember Unique Treasures with Special Issue Coins from U.S. and Canadian Mints
Do you have any special places or events you’d like to see immortalized on a silver coin? Most silver investors are aware of the standard silver coins coming from the U.S. and Canadian Mints. The U.S. Silver Eagle and Canadian Silver Maple are two of the most popular bullion coins on the market. Many investors…
Uncertainty Clouding Prospects for both the U.S. Economy and Gold/Silver Bullion
Uncertainty is certainly (…no pun intended) nothing new. It’s a persistent fact of life that’s been around in both good times and bad throughout the ages. But right now seems different – the economy in the U.S. and around the world can be characterized as ‘shaky’ at best. Unemployment in the U.S. is officially hovering…
Gold, Silver and Commodities End Roller Coaster Week
“Like a roller coaster..” is the perfect simile to describe the recent events in precious metal markets. As in actual roller coasters, everyone on board looks to the big drop-off with either terror or anticipation (…reaction to this metaphorical drop depends on your level of experience in precious metal investing). Recent events in gold and…
Mines Company CEO Predicts $1500 Gold, mid-$40s Silver
Coeur d’Alene Mines’ CEO Dennis Wheeler recently stated he “would not be surprised” if gold is trading in the $1500-$1600 and silver in the mid-$40s per ounce price range by the end of the year. Speaking at the Reuters Mining and Steel Summit last Thursday, Wheeler says increased instability through political turmoil and natural disasters…
