Head toward the East for more incredible investment coins from around the world. Russia Russia is so large, it can be classified as either Europe or Asia, but it really stands on its own. The 1 oz Palladium Ballerina is a unique and beautiful investment that, like its country of origin, truly is in a…
Coins of the World: Middle East
This hot and contentious area produces popular silver bullion. Armenia Located at the crosspoint between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Armenia is a democratic nation state situated near Iran, Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Its rich cultural history is shown on the Armenia 1 oz Silver Noah’s Ark coin. Though the Noah’s Ark coin is minted…
Coins of the World: Europe
Our international coin tour now departs from the New World for a trip to the Old. England The 1 oz Silver Britannia is the most iconic bullion coin released by the Royal Mint. They were introduced in 1997, and were 95.8% pure silver. Since 2013, the purity has been .999 fine silver. The reverse…
Coins of the World: South America
South America isn’t as well-known for numismatic or bullion coins, but there are still a few interesting options. Argentina Beginning in 1881, Argentina produced the gold peso fuerte, sometimes known as Un Argentino. The coins contain 90% fine gold with an actual gold weight of .2334 troy ounces. They were also released in silver and…
Travel the World with Sovereign Coins: North America
Nations around the world have solidified their culture, history, and important symbols through currency since 700 BC, when the first coinage was created. Today, countries produce not just circulating coinage, but also sovereign bullion with incredible designs. Join us as we “tour” the sovereign bullion around the world! First stop: North America. Canada The Royal…
Are You an Ethical Silver Stacker?
As the world becomes more interconnected, consumers are learning more about where our goods come from–and sometimes that is leading to uncomfortable realizations. There is a growing movement for ethically produced clothing following the factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013; locally grown or ethically produced foods are cropping up in your grocery stores; and the…
