A question we have heard many times over the years is, can the government confiscate gold? The answer is a resounding yes! Gold has been confiscated in various countries throughout history, with some of the most well-known examples occurring during the 20th century. One of the most significant confiscations of gold occurred in the United…
It shouldn’t surprise you the validity and legitimacy of the US dollar (USD) is today in question. Never in American history have we seen this much cash printed in such a short period of time. If the reason for this massive injection of fiat is because of the pandemic, we must find out who or…
People who want to protect their assets from inflation love gold bullion. And the first question most people ask: Do I have to report gold bullion? This is a fundamental question but has a somewhat complex answer. First, we always recommend that you fully understand any and all reporting requirements. Second, the biggest mistake you…
Most metals companies these days want to sell you gold and silver bullion, but what if you want to sell your gold and silver bullion? How do you know you will get paid the fair market price? What happens if your package gets lost during the shipping process? There are a few key factors that…
There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic if you are a precious metals investor in 2023. In 2022, global central banks jammed gold into their vaults in amounts not seen since the US dollar was pegged to the gold standard. The World Gold Council reported gold demand rose 28% as private citizens and investors…
Not long ago a group of entrepreneurs approached us about a great idea they had that involved a gold-backed cryptocurrency. Over a couple of years, the conversations persisted, and the project gained steam with business plans and projections. Numbers were thrown back and forth of the great fortune that was possible in the endeavor. A…
A question we get daily is why are precious metals prices going down if inflation is so high? The simple answer has everything to do with the rise in interest rates. The YTD US dollar index is up a staggering 15%, while gold is down over 7%, and silver is down double that. What does…
As our once mighty economy of a couple years ago sinks deeper into the abyss, people nationwide are struggling to make ends meet. This financial crisis is a gut punch to the middle class otherwise known as the heartbeat of America. The Federal Government and its fiscal policies have put millions into financial peril. To…
One question that doesn’t get asked often enough when people buy gold bullion, is how to sell it. There is a process involved when you sell your metals and its best that is understood before you buy. There are several different options available when the time comes to sell gold bullion and other precious metals.…
It’s affordable: With a whopping 90:1 ration when compared to gold, you cannot find a better bargain or time to buy silver bullion. Premiums for bullion coins and bullion bars are skyrocketing as global demand increases putting a squeeze on production and supply. Regardless, if you are looking to stretch your dollar we recommend you…
One of the questions people have asked for many years, is gold a good investment? To answer this you must understand what an investment really is. Typically a good investment is something that pays you back more than what you paid for it after factoring in inflation and time. Everybody knows the US dollar buys…
Generally speaking, those interested in precious metals and who want to protect their assets from inflation have a decision: should I buy gold or silver? This is a great question and there are many debating factors to consider before any choice can be made. There is no simple answer as every portfolio and individual is…
Modern day bullion investors in a sense serve as their own central bank. And like a central bank that has tons of gold stored in its vault, the private sector is tasked with safely storing their metals. You have ultimate control over the asset and you must have a plan for storing your metals safely.…
If you think bullion is right for your portfolio, you should not be discouraged to BUY with the latest economic forecast. The entire precious metals complex is fighting an uphill battle with a stronger Dollar. Rising interest rates causing a deflationary trend, and an economy mired in a recession has a strong grip on the…
There are several key factors that will impact the price of gold bullion in 2022. As the US dollar lunges ahead and Wall Street roars, inflation is outta hand with consumers paying a huge premium for the basic necessities. The Federal Government explains with a chuckle the inflation we are seeing is only temporary or…
The Vienna Philharmonic Gold Coin What could be better than a beautiful evening under clear blue skies listening to the sounds of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra? The next best thing of course – a collection of Vienna Philharmonic gold coins. When they invented the phrase “Kings Ransom”, they may have been referring to the origins…
The $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle is one of the most popular gold coins in history. The brilliance and beauty of the design brings back a time when hard money dominated the scene. Today, the $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle serves as a reminder what real money used to look like. The story behind the…
When you make the decision to sell your metals there are several steps that need to be completed to ensure you get fair market value and the sale goes smoothly. To begin you must take inventory of the metals you plan to sell. Get an idea what the metals market price is for the metals…
When you make the decision to buy gold, there are a few things you should consider first. For starters you will need to decide what form of gold you want to buy, and what purpose it will serve. This is where it gets interesting. Not every gold coin and gold bullion product are the same.…
Will 2021 be remembered as the year silver finally breaks loose of its massive, short positions, or will it be yet another year that sees its price(s) stagnate? Physical demand for the metal was off this year because of the pandemic even though there are more electric vehicles on the road, and solar panels on…
Unfortunately, I was one of those who ignored crypto currencies in the beginning. For a lousy few thousand bucks I could have made millions. At the time I simply had my head in the sand when it came to really cool easy ways to get rich. As the years went by and Bitcoin went into…
Like many sovereign nations, Afghanistan had its own vault of gold safely kept at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY). The Afghan government had assets stored worldwide with the gold bars in New York valued at an approximate 1.3 billion. Another estimated 4 billion is held in US treasuries and other USD denominated…
Silver bullion has seen unprecedented demand the past 18 months, for unprecedented reasons. As the financial arena becomes more complex, a growing number of investors worldwide have turned their attention to precious metals bullion. Wise investors who seek an alternative to other mainstream investment vehicles, like the idea of having a portion of their assets…
What is the best way to buy gold bullion? There are tons of websites that sell gold bullion. The strategy is price, and who can say they provide the best service. One thing you do not hear much about is suitability. Suitability is big stuff. Suitability helps determine if the particular asset is the right…
There is a wide variety of ways to buy gold bullion bars online. Gold bars are convenient for storage, and are generally the most cost effective way to buy gold bullion. Because gold bars trade close to the gold spot price investors can eliminate the higher premiums associated with gold coins. It is important to…
If you’re new to investing and collecting precious metals, this special way of measuring gold and silver can be confusing. The troy ounce is different than the regular ounce used to measure other goods, such as food. This system was put into place to keep the unit of measure standardized, as gold and silver are bought, sold and traded all over the world.
Handling your precious metals coins properly will help them retain their numismatic value. Leaving marks from your fingers, trying to wipe them clean or dropping them can decrease their value. This is important for coins like; proof coins, uncirculated coins and rare coins because they are valued for more than their metal content.
As you probably know silver is a great way to protect your family from uncertainties in our economy and it’s also great for collecting. Silver is affordable and can be very useful. It comes in many forms including; coins, bars, rounds and bullets. Which form of silver is the best to buy?
You may be asking yourself, should I buy silver coins or silver rounds? Unlike bars, coins and rounds can be easy to confuse, especially for a beginner. In this article I will discuss the simple yet important differences between coins and rounds.
The spot price is determined by a series of factors including supply, demand and futures prices. There are two different prices to be concerned with. The “Bid” price is the price you will be paid in the event you sell a commodity like gold or silver bullion. The “Ask” price is what you will pay when making a purchase.
Many of our customers ask the question when they call us to place an order, where do we see the price of gold going in 2019? We have heard this question for many years, and will usually stick with our routine out of the box answer….that is a great question!
What is going on with Palladium these days? If you look closely at the chart below you will see a low price 15AUG2018 of $847.60 per ounce. Now fast forward to 28FEB2019 and you will see a price of $1,549.10, an 80% increase in price! Is this increase in price just temporary? What is behind this tremendous jump in price?
You have worked your entire adult life building a retirement portfolio to support the lifestyle you dream of having. With some losses along the way you managed to keep your nest egg intact with prudent investing decisions, sage advice, and cutting back on your spending when you had to.
Before there was ever the dollar, yen, dinar or euro, there was gold. We know dating back thousands of years the basis for “money” as we know it today, was gold. Not the kind of gold you buy on paper or in a fund, but the actual cold hard metal itself.
These days you have to take what the market gives you when buying precious metals. When the bulls are off and running and the prices soar, people buy. This is usually fueled by a large dose of negative data from the US Dollar and equity markets, AND overzealous media!
The newest addition to the Lunar Series, the 2013 Year of the Snake 1oz Gold Bar is now available for delivery. Each bar contains 1 ounce troy of .9999 fine gold and are LBMA certified. Made in the USA, each bar comes freshly minted and sealed in a Certi Card security case.
How can a sophisticated nation like Cyprus get away with taking 40% of its citizens money legally? Cypriot banking ministers and government leaders say they had little choice but to take action and prevent a catastrophic collapse of their banking system.
If now is the time for you to buy silver bullion, we suggest you consider the 1oz American Buffalo Silver Round. Each silver round contains one full ounce of pure .999 fine silver bullion. These American Buffalo Silver Rounds are freshly minted and have never been touched by a human hand.
Plenty of focus is put on how to buy gold and silver bullion online, but what if you need to sell gold online or other precious metals? It is important that we establish exactly what it is you wish to sell. Next we want to determine the value of the items you wish to sell.
Any way you slice it the spot light is and will remain on the Federal Reserve Bank, and its attempt at a soft landing from its current “easing” program. If they shut off the stimulus altogether, Wall Street would crumble under the weight of insolvent companies that are highly dependent on Uncle Sam`s cash handouts,…
