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The U.S. Mint of today is a solid and stable institution that Americans rely on to keep up the supply of coins for all their personal and business needs. It almost seems like the Mint has been around forever, or at least since the beginning of the United States. However, there was a time when there was no U.S. Mint. The story of how the mint came into existence and how it developed into what it is today is a fascinating one. The U.S. Without a Mint While the leaders of the new country were...

You may have heard about the great opportunity for investing in precious metals by buying 90% silver. You may even have heard these coins called “junk silver.” The question is, if they’re junk, what’s the point of investing in them, anyway? To help you understand their value and why it makes sense to set them aside, here’s a short primer on 90% silver coins. Definition of 90% Silver Ninety percent silver coins are those that are made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% other metals. This type...

A highly anticipated public auction was underway on the evening of January 24th, 2013. That night, one lucky buyer would leave Stack’s Bowers Galleries with an unmatchable treasure. In the prestigious New York City auction house, buyers waited anxiously to bid on a rare coin that was expected to sell for more than any other, ever. The coin was a 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar, and it was a coin with a backstory deeply rooted in early American history. America Needed a Dollar The story of the...

Drops in Precious Metals Moderated by Weak Dollar and Falling Tech Stocks During July 2018, precious metals saw significant losses. Gold, for example, took a long, slow drop through the month of July, starting at $1,250 per ounce and reaching $1,220 early on the 31st. Those numbers aren’t ideal, of course. Still, the weakening dollar played a part in moderating the drop. While gold remains bearish, investors are watchful for signs of increasing geopolitical unrest that could decrease the...

Precious metals can make a powerful addition to a diversified investment portfolio. Yet, most investors have no idea how much they should invest in them. Everyone has an opinion, and it can be hard to know who to trust. The truth of the matter is that choosing how much to invest in any one type of investment is a highly personal decision. There’s no one right answer that works for everyone. The good news is that you can find the answer that makes sense for you. Why Diversify with Precious...