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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…

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…

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…

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…

A Celebration Cast in Silver Some coins commemorate presidents. Others honor military victories, world expositions, or great moments in American history. Then there are coins like the 1936 Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. At first glance, it may seem like just another silver commemorative from the 1930s. Yet behind its intricate design lies a…