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At just 0.80 grams, the three-cent silver piece was the lightest and thinnest coin ever struck for circulation by the United States Mint. Created in 1851 to address everyday commerce challenges – most notably the need to purchase three-cent postage stamps without making change – this unusual denomination circulated for more than two decades before…

Investors rushed back into precious metals after the late-January sell-off, snapping up gold and silver and driving prices sharply higher. Gold rebounded about 6% and silver about 9% as dip-buyers treated the pullback as a brief hiccup in what many are now calling a powerful gold Supercycle. Banks Still Call for Record Highs in Gold…

In the early 1920s, the United States was still grappling with the memory of the Civil War, even as the nation moved deeper into the modern age. Veterans were aging, monuments were rising, and Americans were searching for ways to honor the figures who had preserved the Union. Few names carried as much weight as…

The Carson City Mint operated for only 16 years of actual coin production. Yet, despite its brief existence, a “CC” mintmark can command premiums ranging from modest to extreme compared to identical coins from Philadelphia or San Francisco. Established in 1870 to process Nevada’s Comstock Lode deposits, the mint’s limited production and sporadic closures created…

For investors seeking fractional gold without paying excessive premiums, Swiss 20 francs stand out as one of the most efficient options available. Each Swiss 20 franc gold coin contains 0.1867 troy ounces of pure gold and typically trades at just 3-5% over melt value, among the lowest premiums for fractional gold coins globally. That pricing…