National Coin Week honors the United States’ rich history of coinage and paper money, a history that President Ronald Reagan brought national attention to when he officially declared the third week in April as National Coin Week. He reignited American interest in precious metals by launching two of the most successful coin programs in the…
The Gold and Silver American Eagle Coin Program is one of the U.S. Mint’s most popular coin programs to date. The Mint is even required by legislation to issue enough bullion American Eagles to satisfy public demand, and in satisfying this requirement, often sells out of Proof American Eagles. So what makes American Eagle coins…
In 1995, former Director of the United States Mint and current U.S. Money Reserve President, Philip N. Diehl, and others began the legislative process of creating a new platinum coin. The only U.S. bullion coin that has a yearly alternating design, this coin is unique in the pantheon of American Bullion for several reasons. If…
The burden of national debt on the American public has the potential to become even heavier. Following a decade of trillion-dollar annual deficits, the Congressional Budget Office projects federal debt will be 98% of the GDP by 2030. By 2049, it is forecasted to be 174% of GDP. Learn more in this episode of USMR…
Ever wonder why our nation’s coins proclaim, “In God We Trust”? Or what prompted the creation of the U.S. Mint? American history is punctuated by critical pieces of overlooked legislation that shaped and continue to shape gold coins, silver coins, and circulating coins as we know them. Here, we break down seven of America’s most…
Lady Liberty is a universal sign of freedom. Her name conjures visions of immigrants hungry for a new life and a torch raised high against the New York City skyline. Before she was known as the Statue of Liberty, though, Lady Liberty first graced the face of American coins. Learn how and why Lady Liberty’s…
Who’s first in line for turkey? Who gets to deal the cards? Who picks tonight’s movie? You can settle almost anything with a coin flip. Learn about the history of the coin toss, its significance over time, and how we use coin flips today to decide everything from United Kingdom elections to football kickoffs. What’s…
Think you know which location the “D” mint mark on a coin indicates? You may need to think again. The likeliest answer, Denver, is only half correct. Georgia’s Dahlonega Mint produced gold coins long before the Mile-High City did. A Forgotten Gold Rush Few people aside from the most dedicated amateur historians know this, but…
Fort Knox is famous for holding the largest quantity of gold among all of the U.S. Mint’s gold depositories. It has been consistently portrayed in movies and media despite its reputation for being nearly impossible to enter. Learn more in today’s episode of “Did You Know?” How Much Gold Is in Fort Knox: Did…
A mint mark is a small letter or symbol that is stamped into a coin as it is being made to identify which mint the coin was produced at. Congress created the mint marking process after the first mint branches were created in 1835. If you’re interested in learning more about mint marking, watch this…
First minted in 1986, the Gold American Eagle Coin is one of the world’s most popular gold bullion coins, not only for its gold content and iconic design, but also for its historical significance and important role as a portfolio diversifier. Learn more about Gold American Eagle coins in today’s episode of “Did You Know.”…
Have you ever been curious about the various events that lead to the creation of American coins? In today’s episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s “Did You Know?” we follow the 200-year timeline of American Coinage from the first coins ever minted to the famous, modern Gold American Eagle. History of American Coinage: Did You…
