Silver prices plunged last week and demand for the precious metal skied. Naturally, the most popular and well-recognized silver coin in the country – the American Silver Eagle – was being snatched up as quick as the ordering process would allow. That wasn’t a surprise. What did come as a surprise to many was the…
Cattle of Geryon Final Mintages Released – Hercules
It was Hercules’ job to round of the Cattle of Geryon for King Eurystheus, and the Greek demigod succeeded in his task. Hopefully you followed suit and rounded up the silver and copper Cattle of Geryon rounds from the 12 Labors of Hercules series while you had the chance. The .999 fine bullion rounds were…
Slayed Dollar Bullion Mintage Announced – Zombucks®
After three months atop her throne of skeletons, the Slayed Dollar will no longer be able to hunt down the living, due to her containment on July 1, 2015. The eighth design in the Zombucks: Currency of the Apocalypse® series was an infected version of the U.S. Mint’s Trade Dollar, which was minted between 1873 and…
3 Questions Before Creating a Precious Metals Portfolio
Diversifying your investment portfolio with precious metals is a great idea. Don’t just take our word for it – professional economists will tell you the same thing. With precious metals you can reduce inflation risks while ensuring your portfolio withstands the test of time. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are all examples of how precious…
Melt Values of Professional Sports Trophies
With the close of the 2014-2015 NHL and NBA seasons, you may have just seen Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews hoist the Stanley Cup overhead or Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry showing off the Larry O’Brien Trophy. These trophies represent some of the greatest athletic successes in history. But if you overlook the sentiment,…
Girdle of Hippolyta Final Mintages Released – Hercules
King Eurystheus’ daughter desired the Girdle of Hippolyta, so naturally Hercules was tasked with tracking it down. Sales of the .999 fine silver and copper rounds which commemorate his efforts have concluded, and the final mintage numbers have been tallied. Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, was the ninth release in the 12 Labors of Hercules…
