Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

Inflation is coming. Are you ready? Listen to what these three luminaries said about inflation: Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man. – former president Ronald Reagan In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation. There is no safe store of value. – former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Inflation is taxation ... >> Read More        

The 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter was part of U.S. currency that began in the mid-1830s and extended to the late 1890s. The obverse shows the Goddess of Liberty grasping a pole. On the top of the pole is a Phrygian cap. This detail was meant to convey freedom. The cap is recognized by a distinct fold in the top. Originally, the hat signified the Roman goddess of liberty. In time, this symbolism later appeared in ... >> Read More        

In early societies items like shells, beads and even clay tokens were used as money. Ancient societies then advanced to using precious metals including bronze, gold and silver as the basis for their monetary systems. What defines "good" money? The key element that is essential to good money is something that maintains its purchasing power over time. Whether it’s a shell or a dollar bill, good currencies retain their value against a basket of consumer ... >> Read More        

The value of gold surged in 2020. This performance has left many wondering how much further it can go in the coming year. Many believe there is room to run. Given strong a strong previous 12 months, one might ask what could propel additional growth. The two factors that are most likely to drive gold prices up are low interest rates across the globe and the weakening US dollar. In recent reporting from Societe Generale ... >> Read More        

Inflation affects us all. If it feels like a dollar doesn't go as far as it used to, you aren't imagining it. You are experiencing the powerful impact from inflation. Inflation is the steady rise in price for everyday goods and services – things like groceries, cars and homes – that's known as the rising cost of living. When inflation causes prices to rise, but our paychecks don't, it reduces our purchasing power, and thus ... >> Read More        

Looking into the Crystal Ball for 2021 It's that time of year again. This is when investment firms begin to roll out their forecasts and projections for 2021. Degussa recently unveiled its 2021 outlook report. Their take on gold? Look for gold to climb to $2,500 an ounce by mid-2021, they say. "It appears that the savvy investor has quite some reason to expect that interest rates will remain very low in the foreseeable future, ... >> Read More        

It was September 1857. A 280-foot, wooden-hulled steamer named the S.S.Central America set sail for New York from San Francisco. Known as the Ship of Gold this steamer carried 578 souls and over two tons of gold and coins from San Francisco. Unwittingly, this legendary ship sailed straight into a Category 2 hurricane off the coast of the Carolinas. She took on water fast and the 105 mph winds shredded her sails. Steam pressure fell ... >> Read More        

With the presidential election results under investigation, gold investors turn their focus to the Senate this week. Judy Shelton, an economic advisor to President Trump, is most famous for her advocacy for a return to the gold standard. And, her long-standing criticisms of the Federal Reserve. This week – there is a historic opportunity for President Trump – to put his personal stamp on the Federal Reserve with his nomination of Judy Shelton to the ... >> Read More        

With the U.S. dollar index down 10% this year and inflation stirring, it's a great time to diversify investments with blue chip rare gold. A generation ago, it was common to find rare coins, collectible books, art masterpieces and extensive wine collections only in the homes of the wealthy upper class. Today, investor movement toward alternative stores of value has exploded. In fact, middle class investors want in on these smart money tangible investments too ... >> Read More        

The potential win by Democrat Joe Biden ushers in a new era for government policies from taxes to trade to energy. Indeed, Biden's energy platform and priorities would look very different from Trump's. Silver is up 35% this year. Here's why it could go even higher next year. During his campaign, Biden released an ambitious green energy agenda, which if even partially enacted could unleash a new uptrend in the silver market. In recent months, ... >> Read More