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It’s no secret that global central banks have been stockpiling gold. But we just didn’t know how significant the central bank gold buying has been. Demand for gold bullion is so strong that the precious metal has surpassed the euro to become the second-largest asset held by central banks around the world. For the last…

The enduring story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island remains one of the biggest mysteries in American history. Established in the late 1500s on Roanoke Island, present-day North Carolina, the colony was England’s first attempt to establish a settlement in the New World. Yet, one day, the entire colony disappeared without a trace. The…

There are growing signs the U.S. economy has entered a slow patch in the first half of the year. From a negative growth reading in the first quarter to a sharp increase in Americans collecting unemployment checks, uncertainty about what lies ahead is showing up in the data. In the midst of it all, gold…

This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to begin the process of making gold and silver legal tender in that state. Why? “This is our ability to give you the financial freedom to be able to protect yourself against the declining value of the dollar,” said DeSantis. The new state law will go…

The Barber Quarter is a perennial favorite among collectors for its historical significance and the exciting challenge that comes with trying to assembling a complete set, including coins from all mint facilities. In their era, Barber Quarters primarily went immediately into circulation and stayed there. They were heavily used and today survivors in high grades…