Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

Some coins are valuable because they are rare. Others are important because they represent a defining moment in American history. The 1846-O Seated Liberty Dollar is both. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this historic silver dollar was the first Liberty Seated Dollar ever produced at a branch mint and one of only four Seated Liberty Dollar issues struck in New Orleans. Today, it stands as one of the most sought-after silver dollars of the ... >> Read More        

Buying 500 American Silver Eagles one at a time typically costs more than purchasing them in a sealed monster box. A monster box is the U.S. Mint’s official bulk packaging format, containing 500 one-ounce Silver Eagles in their original sealed case. Because this format is how coins enter the authorized dealer network, monster boxes are usually priced closer to wholesale levels than individual retail purchases. Depending on market conditions, buying in bulk can meaningfully reduce ... >> Read More        

Gold has soared 17% since the start of August, and the late summer rally is picking up steam. The precious metal hit a three-month high this week as the U.S. Treasury’s bond-market buyback program spooked global investors, with the U.S. national debt topping $40 trillion for the first time in history. Investors are flocking to the safety of gold as concerns grow that the government is debasing the U.S. dollar as it buys back its ... >> Read More        

Private mints produce silver rounds that rival government coins in appearance and purity but sell for far lower premiums. These coin-shaped pieces contain .999 fine silver without legal tender status, allowing them to typically trade much closer to spot price than American Eagles or Canadian Maple Leafs. The result is a format that combines the handling advantages of coins with pricing that approaches bare silver bars. This article examines how silver rounds compare to bars ... >> Read More        

Home builders aren’t a happy bunch these days. The numbers show it. Mortgage rates have climbed since the start of the war in Iran, and high home prices are keeping buyers away. What’s more, rising material and construction costs eat into a homebuilder’s profits. So, many builders in America today are saying, “Why should we even start a new project?” In July, housing starts, or new residential construction, dropped 12.4%. This is just another signal ... >> Read More        

Gold moved above $4,400 an ounce this week boosted by news that July inflation data was subdued, likely easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates. Gold jumped to a two-month high. Bullion has climbed swiftly in recent days as the near-term trend turned strongly positive for the precious metal. Consumer inflation rose 0.1% month over month in July, pulling the annual pace of inflation down to 3.4% from 3.5% in June. The ... >> Read More        

A 1 oz gold bar fits in a package smaller than a credit card, yet contains a full troy ounce of gold. This makes it one of the most widely traded physical gold investment formats worldwide. It offers a practical balance between gold content and reasonable premiums over spot prices, especially compared with smaller fractional bars. This article explains the physical specifications, pricing factors, manufacturer differences, fractional alternatives, storage options, and key considerations for buying ... >> Read More        

In the summer of 1652, Boston was a growing port town perched on the edge of the known world. Merchant ships crowded its harbor, warehouses filled with timber, fish, furs, and goods bound for Europe and the Caribbean. New settlements continued to push farther into the forests of New England. What had begun as a small religious colony only a few decades earlier was rapidly becoming an economic success. Yet beneath that growth was a ... >> Read More        

At Blanchard, Every Client Relationship Matters For more than 50 years, Blanchard has helped individuals and families invest in physical gold and silver with confidence. We understand that purchasing precious metals is an important financial decision, which is why we take a personal, white-glove approach with every client. When you work with Blanchard, you're not just another order number, you become part of the Blanchard family. We take the time to understand your goals, answer ... >> Read More        

The U.S. economy slowed in the second quarter, falling to a 1.5% GDP growth rate from 2.1% in the first quarter, according to an advance estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gold traded higher following the news, punching to a five-day high. Gold has been trending higher in recent weeks and is showing signals of a potential upside breakout ahead. The $4,000 level has acted as a strong floor and minor dips below that ... >> Read More