Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

You’ve probably heard about the "gold/silver ratio." What is this exactly? It's simply how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Right now, that ratio stands around 67. Gold/Silver ratio: 67 oz. silver = 1 oz. gold: History shows it’s bounced from under 17 up to 125 over the past 55 years. You may be wondering is this ratio actually useful and what do current levels mean today? New research ... >> Read More        

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 this metal, carrying lower premiums than coins while providing direct ownership of a scarce, industrially critical asset. This article covers ... >> Read More        

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 into individual one-gram sections without tools, waste, or loss of metal. Now available in gold, silver, and platinum, CombiBars, as ... >> Read More        

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 look at these three factors and what they mean for gold ahead. Inflation Costs You More Every Week The July ... >> Read More        

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 generated more questions than this elusive silver dollar. While many famous rarities can trace their origins through mint records and ... >> Read More        

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 their gold. This week, amid rising geopolitical unrest, the Dutch Central Bank announced a move to strengthen its crisis preparedness ... >> Read More        

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