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The Final Curtain for Silver and Gold Eagles

The Final Curtain for Silver and Gold Eagles

The Silver and Gold Eagles, considered to be the most popular bullion coins in the world, will finally be getting a face lift… or least a “tail” lift.

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Getting on Board the Silver Express!

Getting on Board the Silver Express!

Over the last half year or so, a number of analysts, well-heeled individuals, and mega-hedge fund managers have been taking a shine to silver. So far the “restless metal” hasn’t been letting on that it’s noticed.

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Silver’s Coiling Like a Spring

Silver's Coiling Like a Spring

The Dollar Index is now facing some significant resistance in the 99-100 zone. If the buck turns lower from here, that should help hard asset prices continue to recover

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Chinese Gold Premiums at 18-Month Low

Chinese Gold Premiums at 18-Month Low

GOLD prices ticked higher in London trade Friday, rising against the US Dollar for the 6th of 7 weeks so far in 2020 and setting fresh all-time highs against the Euro currency as global stock markets struggled despite a drop in new cases of coronavirus reported by world No.2 economy China.

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Gold Sets Record Euro Price

Gold Sets Record Euro Price

Gold Price Sets Fresh Euro Record as ETF Investing ‘Offsets’ China’s Coronavirus Slump Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 13 February, 2020 By Adrian Ash Head of Research at Bullion Vault GOLD […]

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Gold Flat as Fed and ECB Urge Stimulus

Gold Flat as Fed and ECB Urge Stimulus

GOLD PRICES struggled $5 below last week’s closing level in London’s bullion market on Wednesday, trading at $1565 per ounce as world stock markets rose yet again, nearing last month’s fresh all-time highs on the MSCI World Index

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London Gold Volume Rising as Crude Bounces

London Gold Volume Rising as Crude Bounces

Over the last 2 years, gold bullion accounted for 7.0% of all UK imports of goods by value, and 5.9% of all exports according to source data from the HMRC tax authorities.

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Prosecutors Target JPMorgan in Price Rigging Probe

Prosecutors Target JPMorgan in Price Rigging Probe

The road to full accountability for JPMorgan remains long and full of obstacles. But it is certainly nice to see prosecutors treating the bank without the usual kid gloves.

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THIS Is What a Run on the Bank for Precious Metals Looks Like…

THIS Is What a Run on the Bank for Precious Metals Looks Like…

Put simply, available inventories are failing to keep up with demand largely from the automotive industry. According to Refnitiv GFMS, the palladium market will be under-supplied by 883,000 ounces this year.

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Gold Shows 1st Weekly Drop in Nine

Gold Shows 1st Weekly Drop in Nine

GOLD PRICES headed for their first weekly drop in 9 on Friday, but held onto a $25 rally from Wednesday’s 2-week lows despite the United States reporting much stronger-than-expected January jobs data as the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown in China saw the death of a whistleblower spark anger with the authorities on social media

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Gold Struggles After Tesla Drop Burns Short Sellers

Gold Struggles After Tesla Drop Burns Short Sellers

GOLD PRICES struggled to regain half of this week’s $40 losses in London on Thursday, trading below $1565 per ounce as world stock markets rose yet again despite a fast-worsening economic outlook amid the coronavirus outbreak spreading from China.

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Gold Set to Grow, Stock Markets Defy Coronavirus

Gold Set to Grow, Stock Markets Defy Coronavirus

GOLD INVESTING prices steadied above 3-week lows of $1550 in London trade Wednesday, rallying $6 per ounce as world stock markets surged for a second day after Chinese TV claimed scientists have developed an effective treatment for coronavirus.

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Central Bankers Try to Avert Coronavirus Crash

Central Bankers Try to Avert Coronavirus Crash

The emerging coronavirus pandemic is already crimping global commerce. In response, the S&P 500 has put in two weeks’ worth of declines since making new highs to start the year.

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Gold Down and Safe Havens Fall Despite China Virus

Gold Down and Safe Havens Fall Despite China Virus

GOLD fell from 3-week highs, as risk sentiment recovered – and Western stock markets rallied despite plunge in Chinese equities as Beijing vowed to ensure financial stability amid coronavirus emergency.

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Silver Lags Gold’s Gains as Banks Keep Rate Unchanged

Silver Lags Gold's Gains as Banks Keep Rate Unchanged

GOLD and SILVER PRICES rose trading at $1579 and $17.85 per ounce respectively as the WHO met to decide whether the coronavirus outbreak marks a global emergency and the Bank of England followed the US Fed in keeping its low-rate unchanged yet again

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Gold ‘Set to Rise 9%’ in 2020

Gold 'Set to Rise 9%' in 2020

“Going forward, gold is likely to continue benefiting from supportive central bank policies” forecasting an annual average gold price of $1515 per ounce – a rise of 9% from last year’s daily average – with a peak of $1650 to hit late in 2020.

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There’s No Fever Like Gold Fever!

There's No Fever Like Gold Fever!

In Germany buying anything more than one and one-half troy ounces of gold will now activate customer ID paperwork, and for businesses – a criminal background check…

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Spike In Gold Price Sets New 7-Year Record

Spike In Gold Price Sets New 7-Year Record

GOLD eased back Tuesday, below yesterday’s new 7-year US Dollar highs at London’s benchmarking, as confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus spread, Hong Kong closed its borders with mainland China.

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Kennedy Half Dollars for Beginners

Kennedy Half Dollars for Beginners

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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Why Palladium is on a Tear

Why Palladium is on a Tear

Physical palladium and rhodium markets are buzzing with reported prices for both metals leaping higher in recent days. The story behind palladium’s move is that a physical shortage has developed in London…

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Will The US Mint Stop Making Burnished Eagles?

Will The US Mint Stop Making Burnished Eagles?

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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Gold Jumps to 3-Week Highs on China’s New Year Crisis

Gold Jumps to 3-Week Highs on China's New Year Crisis

GOLD PRICES jumped 1% at the start of Asian trading before easing back on Monday as the Chinese coronavirus death-toll rose 81 with almost 3,000 confirmed sick.

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What Is My Coin Collection Worth?

What Is My Coin Collection Worth?

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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How to Protect My Rare Coin Collection

How to Protect My Rare Coin Collection

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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Gold Sets Euro Record as Trump Targets Europe

Gold Sets Euro Record as Trump Targets Europe

Ultimately it will be very easy,” Trump told Fox, “because if we can’t make a deal, we’ll have to put 25% tariffs on [European-made] cars.”

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Gold Firm as ECB Talks Negative Rates

Gold Firm as ECB Talks Negative Rates

Gold Prices Firm as ECB Seeks ‘Robust Inflation’ with Negative Rates, Deadly Virus Hits Chinese New Year Bullion.Directory precious metals analysis 23 January, 2020 By Adrian Ash Head of Research […]

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Hoard of American Silver Eagles Discovered at the U.S. Mint

Hoard of American Silver Eagles Discovered at the U.S. Mint

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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Are Pre-1933 Gold Coins a Buy Right Now?

Are Pre-1933 Gold Coins a Buy Right Now?

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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