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Platinum is often cited as being around 30 times rarer than gold. Yet for much of the past decade, it has traded well below its historical relationship to the yellow metal – a disconnect that has drawn increasing attention from value-oriented investors. Platinum bars are one of the most cost-efficient ways to gain exposure to…

Standard gold bars have long presented investors with a practical limitation. Once purchased, they cannot be partially sold, divided among heirs, or broken into smaller units without losing value in the process. Break-apart bars address this problem directly. In 2011, Swiss refiner Valcambi Suisse introduced the Valcambi CombiBar, a precision-scored bar designed to break cleanly…

In recent weeks, gold climbed above $4,600 an ounce, surging 15% in 25 days. What’s driving gold higher? The same underlying forces that boosted the precious metal to above $5,500 in January. These key drivers for gold include persistent inflation, historic levels of rising U.S. debt and geopolitical risks around the globe. Let’s take a…

Every great rare coin has a story. Some were minted in tiny quantities. Others survived wars, economic crises, or government recalls. A select few achieved legendary status through a combination of rarity, historical significance, and collector demand. Then there is the 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar. Few coins in American numismatics have inspired more debate or…

In today’s world of inflated food and gas prices, war in the Middle East, a trade war with Canada, and a slumping bond market, gold is serving as an anchor of trust, the Dutch Central Bank says. We are seeing a new trend where geopolitical tensions are prompting central banks to reconsider where they keep…