Along with other forms of investments, precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum have been increasingly popular modes of investment recently. Due to their rarity and scarcity, these valuable commodities have withstood the test of time, making them a perfect addition to people’s investment portfolios.
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Americans interested in investing in precious metals often ask about doing so through an IRA, or Individual Retirement Account. But what exactly is an IRA and can and IRA hold numismatic coins like American Silver and Gold Eagle Proofs?
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Sure, it sounds flashy when people talk about buying gold, but the reality is that a lot of our investors are simply buying gold as another way to store money rather than stockpiling their savings in the banks.
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There is value in Scrap! Huge value in fact, so much that the scrap gold and silver industry has seen massive amounts of people benefit with selling their unwanted jewellery or old silverware at the highest prices the markets have ever seen!
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Which is the better investment, bitcoin or gold? It’s an increasingly common question asked more and more among both newbie and experienced investors. The debate makes sense. Both commodities bring benefits…
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Coin collecting can be fun and for many can become a lifetime passion. If done correctly, it can be a profitable activity, too. This article looks at the things that you should (and shouldn’t) do with your rare coin collection
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Corey Kelly needs little by way of an introduction. Many of us in the precious metals industry know him personally, everyone else either knows of him or have heard the legends…
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How far in the future FedCoin will launch remains to be seen, but it sure seems like the U.S. is closer to the first major overhaul of the monetary system (and your private life) in decades.
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The purchasing of gold in coins or bars is one of the more satisfying ways to own gold – being able to touch the gold coins or bars, feeling their weightiness all while admiring their sparkle and sheen brings a kind of emotional satisfaction to the owner unavailable in any other investment.
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The U.S. Mint, which has existed for 228 years, produces circulating coinage, bullion coins, numismatic coins and medals, is the nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and the world’s largest coining facility.
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Though the proposed program remains popular with collectors, the bill never gained much support in Congress. Just before the year ended, the Congress passed the Law Enforcement Commemorative Coin Act and earlier in the year it passed the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act.
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Within 5 days of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Mint Director Eva Adams authorized work to begin on a new silver half dollar with a likeness of the slain president.
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Gold coins have always had a special allure as a store of value and hedge against currency depreciation and because of their beauty. And in times of economic crisis like today, they also serve as a safe haven and asset diversifier, especially at a time when equity market volatility remains heightened.
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Even if you are relatively new to coin collecting, you probably already know that the value of a coin is directly tied to its condition. But what are Mint State Coins?
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The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar was met with tremendous success as many Americans wanted to save the coin as a memento. As a result, the Kennedy Half Dollar became one of the most successful half dollar coin programs in the history of the U.S. Mint.
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Will the U.S. Mint Stop Producing it’s Burnished Silver Eagles in 2021? Bullion.Directory precious metals guest post 27 January, 2020 By Nick Adamo President at Bullion Shark LLC The Burnished […]
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How Do I Know What My Rare Coin Collection is Worth? Bullion.Directory precious metals guest post 25 January, 2020 By Nick Adamo President at Bullion Shark LLC Many people inherit […]
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Your rare coin collection is something you should be proud of. It is likely part of your “nest egg.” You have spent some of your hard-earned money to build a unique and impressive coin collection, so it is important that you keep it safe.
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In 2019, the United States Mint was doing their year-end audit and discovered a leftover inventory of 2016 Proof Silver Eagles that was not accounted for. 183,781 coins were found in what is now called “The West Point Mint Hoard.”
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Years ago, premiums over spot gold were significantly higher than they are today. Premiums over spot for common date $20 Saint Gaudens, Gold Liberties, and Gold Indians were sometimes north of 20-30%. Now, they can be found for less than a 10% markup over spot.
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What are Dungeons and Dragons gold coins worth in our modern world? We answer the question literally nobody is asking and put it this way, it’s hardly worth going into the dungeon.
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The bullion business is competitive, and buyers can easily evaluate dealer ask prices. In this internet age, people are more inclined and able to evaluate pricing than ever. It’s easy to compare one merchant’s offer with another.
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If the sharp selloff in stocks late last year has you looking for other places to invest your retirement money, self-directed IRAs are worth a look. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis […]
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Years ago coins were bought uncertified, or as many call it “raw.” This was standard practice for collectors until the first grading service, ANACS, was founded in 1972
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Trouble Spotting Market Trends? This Can Help Bullion.Directory syndicated content June 28, 2018 By Elliott Wave International – Collated by Alison Macdonald Commercial Editor at Bullion.Directory Let it be stated […]
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Silver is down but not out Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 8, February 2018 By Chris Lemieux Marco Strategist at TrendFlex™ & MacroView.co – Twitter @Lemieux_26 Silver is down over seven […]
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Lotto Tickets of Desperation Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 8, February 2018 By Chris Lemieux Marco Strategist at TrendFlex™ & MacroView.co – Twitter @Lemieux_26 In January, I wrote a note “The […]
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It’s been an interesting couple of days. Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 8, February 2018 By Chris Lemieux Marco Strategist at TrendFlex™ & MacroView.co – Twitter @Lemieux_26 The S&P 500 fell […]
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