Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

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 efficiency stems from Switzerland’s participation in the Latin Monetary Union gold standard, which imposed uniform specifications on gold coinage across ... >> Read More        

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady As expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at Wednesday's meeting, as the dynamic rush into the safety of precious metals continues this week. Fed policymakers are grappling with above-target inflation and a weakening labor market, and decided to shift into a holding pattern on monetary policy after three interest rate cuts in 2025. The official Fed Funds rate remains at 3.50-3.75%. Historic Run In Precious Metals Picks Up Speed ... >> Read More        

In the early decades of the United States, coinage was more than a medium of exchange. It was a statement of identity. Long after independence had been secured, Americans continued to use coinage to define who they were, where they came from, and what they chose to remember. The 1936 Norfolk Bicentennial Half Dollar stands as one of the clearest examples of this tradition, using silver not simply to mark value, but to preserve the ... >> Read More        

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points Tuesday, over 1.5%, as a global stock sell-off deepened following intensifying U.S. threats over ownership of Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark, a NATO ally. President Trump announced a 10% import tariff starting February 1 on all goods sent to the U.S. from eight NATO nations—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland. Those eight nations recently sent troops to Greenland for military ... >> Read More        

Gold and silver stormed to new record highs in mid-January, as investors continue to look for alternatives to traditional assets. Gold hit another fresh record at $4,728.90 an ounce and silver touched $94. Investors are trading paper dollars for precious metals as geopolitical uncertainty climbs as European troops are deployed to Greenland amid President Trump’s calls to take over the island, and violent protests continue in Iran. The post World War II order is shifting ... >> Read More        

For many years, Blanchard has had the privilege of working with thoughtful, disciplined investors who take a long-term view of wealth. One of those clients is Dr. Doroghazi, a cardiologist, author, and the longtime voice behind The Physician Investor Newsletter. Dr. Doroghazi has worked with Blanchard and his portfolio manager, Stephen Davidson, as his trusted source for physical precious metals, relying on our guidance, access, and execution. That long-standing relationship reflects the disciplined, long-term approach ... >> Read More        

Hawaii plantation tokens are among the most evocative and regionally distinctive forms of American exonumia. Issued during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these privately made pieces tell the story of sugar, labor, and life in the islands long before Hawaii became the fiftieth state. They were not coins in the traditional sense, yet for tens of thousands of workers, they functioned as money all the same. Today, these tokens are studied, cataloged, and ... >> Read More        

Gold and silver traded at or near record highs following news that third quarter U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) beat expectations with a 4.3% gain, marking the strongest growth level in two years. Precious metals have posted a blistering rally in 2025, with gold up 70% and silver up 124% this year, and are still climbing despite some pullback this week. The latest economic news, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, surprised Wall ... >> Read More        

Gold climbed toward its record high in late December, following news the Consumer Price Index slowed in November. Investors bought gold and silver after the CPI report as cooling inflation gives the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates more aggressively in 2026 to help the faltering labor market. Non-yielding assets like gold and silver perform well in low-interest rate environments and this latest report helps sets precious metals up for a strong start to ... >> Read More        

In the earliest days of the United States, coinage was not simply a matter of commerce. It was a declaration of independence. When the young nation struck the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime, it did so with limited resources, immense ambition, and a clear desire to prove that America could stand on its own. Small in size but immense in historical importance, this coin represents the birth of federal silver coinage and the fragile optimism ... >> Read More