Palladium has been in the spotlight for the last couple of weeks because of its impressive rally in price. I watch the precious metals market very closely, and whenever I see dramatic price movements, I try to think of them in terms of human impact. How could this surge have affected any one person? On…
With Hindsight Being 20/20, What If You Bought Palladium at the Beginning of 2019?DetailsWhether born out of necessity or history, coin redesigns are relatively rare. There’s typically no predictable rhyme or reason to when redesigns happen. But when they do occur, they earn a place in what you might call the “Minting Hall of Fame.” Follow along as we take you on a guided tour of three high-profile…
The Tricky History of Redesigning Coins: 3 Rare Instances of RedesignsDetailsI was raised in Axtell, Nebraska, a place with a population of only 726 people at the last census—and it has pretty much been that size since I was born. Axtell is in rural Kearney County in southern Nebraska. The house I grew up in was first purchased by my grandparents before the Great Depression.…
Generational Wealth Protection Is Critical to This Mother of SevenDetailsFrom the Phoenix Gold Mine in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans, stories of hauntings abound. Could it be that ghosts really go for gold? Channel your inner ghost hunter and get ready for a scare! Phoenix Gold Mine Idaho Springs, Colorado The Phoenix Gold Mine, discovered in the 1870s,…
Haunted Mines & Mints: Spooky Tales of Ghosts & GoldDetailsMake no mistake: Gold is a serious business. As an asset, gold can influence markets, bolster retirement portfolios, and serve as a hedge against global economic uncertainty. Despite that seriousness, however, visionaries around the world have created some unapologetically odd things made of gold. Time Is Money—Lots of Money Every hour is the “golden hour”…
Genuinely Bizarre Things Made of GoldDetailsIs it coming? Is it imminent? Is it here? How close is the world to the next recession? There is certainly evidence that could spell economic trouble ahead. Bloomberg’s GDP tracker shows global growth slowing to just 2.2% in the third quarter of this year. There are also whispers that the IMF will cut its 2019 growth forecast, already projected to be the lowest since 2009. And the Brookings Institute is sounding the alarm…
The Monetary Black Hole and the Recession of 2020DetailsS, W, D, P Are these letters an arcane initialism? Secret message? Online coupon code? These letters are none of the above! S, W, D, and P are mint marks you’re likely to see on American coinage. Coin mint marks provide information about a coin that’s important for the following reasons. A Coin’s Mint Mark…
What Is a Mint Mark on a Coin?DetailsIt’s the simple things that we all have in common. Sometimes, all anyone wants at the end of the day is a sense of inner peace. Peace of mind, however, can be a scarce commodity. Nearly 40 percent of Americans have reported that politics have stressed them out. If you are stressed out about political turmoil, you are not alone. A recent study published in the Public Library of…
Diversification Brings Peace of Mind in Tumultuous TimesDetailsAs a gold buyer, you likely understand the relationship between gold and inflation, gold and silver, and maybe even gold and interest rates. But do you understand the tricky relationship between gold prices and crude oil prices? America’s Gold Authority® is here to break it down for you in plain and simple terms. Oil and…
A Simple Explanation of the Relationship Between Gold and OilDetailsGold remains one of the rarest elements on earth. But just how hard is it to come by, and when might the gold supply run out? America’s Gold Authority® has the answers. How Much Gold Has Been Mined? No one knows for certain how to calculate the total amount of gold ever mined, but the…
How Much Gold Is In the World?DetailsThe spot price of silver reflects the current market price of one ounce of silver. It doesn’t necessarily reflect the time or energy it takes to design, mint, or ship a silver coin. It also doesn’t factor in the supply or demand for an individual silver coin. Here, we’ll explain why offers to buy silver…
Can I Buy Silver at the Silver Spot Price?DetailsFor the past year, we’ve heard various predictions and prognostications from economic experts about an impending recession. Some have called for a downturn by the end of this year. Others maintain that there could be a recession—along with a contentious election—next year. And yet another group of analysts are calling for the longest uninterrupted economic…
Consumer Sentiment: A Wall Street “Sell” Signal?Details
