The West Point Mint is one of the highest security mints in the nation. It’s both a storage and manufacturing facility. What goes on inside this featureless concrete building surrounded by turrets? U.S. Money Reserve, America’s Gold Authority®, is here to give you a peek inside. Learn about the history of the West Point Mint,…
Ever wonder where your gold and silver coins begin their lives? How about your pocket change? America has official, coin-producing minting facilities from east to west, north to south. These facilities are some of the most popular and trusted coin minting facilities in the world. In order of date established, the mints are located in…
Burnished. Is it a coin type? Classification? Grade? To “burnish” something means to make it shiny or lustrous, especially by rubbing. In the world of numismatics—the study of coins and currency—a burnished coin is more than a polished piece of gold or silver. The basics: What is a burnished coin? The burnishing process was first…
The Gold American Eagle depicts Lady Liberty, fearlessly gazing into America’s future. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to show her without a crown. The Gold American Buffalo features… who? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. The front of the Gold American Buffalo shows a…
Many people think that all coins are made the same way, just with different designs and out of different precious metals. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Coins are minted in various ways and for different purposes to produce different finishes. Proof coins and uncirculated coins, for instance, are both wonderfully designed and carefully…
A nation’s mint is generally responsible for producing the country’s currency and has the government’s consent to manufacture legal tender coins. Mints can also produce coin-related products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins, as well as silver and gold bullion coins. U.S. Money Reserve is committed to delivering only the highest quality precious metals products,…
Are Gold American Eagle Coins pure gold? How much are Gold Eagles? Why buy them? If you have questions about one of the U.S. Mint’s most popular gold bullion coins, U.S. Money Reserve has answers. Check out our easy to follow American Eagle Q&A to learn more about a gold coin that symbolizes American tradition,…
When’s the last time you picked up a coin and really looked at it? You probably first noticed its condition, then its design. If you didn’t give it any more thought than that, you missed out! There’s a treasure trove of information on a coin, from its inscription to its motto. When you understand the…
The Gold American Eagle Coin and Gold American Buffalo Coin are two of the most popular U.S. Mint gold coins in history. Both the proof and bullion versions feature patriotic renditions of American symbols, are minted at the West Point Mint, and carry historic significance. So how do the two differ and what’s the story…
Rising global tensions. Looming trade wars. Market panic attacks! If there were ever a time to worry about your long-term financial security, the time is now. Experts anticipate gold prices in 2018 to top $1,400, if not $1,500 an ounce, due to geopolitical turbulence, supply constraints, and other factors. To help you prepare for what’s…
The U.S. Mint makes not only coins but also history. Congress authorizes special U.S. Mint coin programs to celebrate and honor uniquely American people, places, events, and institutions, and to provide everyday citizens an opportunity to hold U.S. gold and silver as powerful financial assets. Coin programs can include circulating coins, uncirculated coins, proof sets,…
Watch as U.S. Money Reserve President and Former U.S. Mint Director, Philip Diehl, discusses the importance of physical gold and why you should add the precious metal to your portfolio. Special Gold Report Issued at Emergency Conference – Video Transcription Narrator: 00:00 Your less than a minute away from an emergency conference called by…
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