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What Does Mintage Mean for Coins?

What Does Mintage Mean for Coins?

Mintage means more than the process of producing coins. The word “mintage” also refers to the maximum number of a specific coin that has been produced. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, mintage can range from 10 to 65,000 and beyond. Silver American Eagles, for example, often have mintages in the tens of millions. Once a certain...

What Is a First Strike Coin?

What Is a First Strike Coin?

When shopping for new gold and silver coins to further diversify a precious metals portfolio, you might encounter the term “First Strike.” But what is a First Strike coin? Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the world’s top third-party coin certification companies, generally uses this term as a special designation for new...

How to Tell If a Coin Is a Proof Coin

How to Tell If a Coin Is a Proof Coin

One gold coin is just like the next, right? Not so fast. When it comes to coins made from gold and other precious metals, you’ll spot not-so-subtle differences between proof coins and bullion coins. But how do you tell them apart? As America’s Gold Authority®, we’re here to explain how to know if a coin is a proof coin or a bullion...

A 5-Step Guide: How to Gift Coins to a Loved One

A 5-Step Guide: How to Gift Coins to a Loved One

Sure, you can give cash or gift cards as holiday gifts. But doesn’t everyone do that? Why not unwrap a more rewarding gift-giving spirit by wrapping up gold or silver coins for your loved ones? “Frankincense and myrrh aren’t setting the commodities markets on fire, but gold is in high demand—as both a Christmas gift and [an asset]—for...

What Is the Liberty Coin Act?

What Is the Liberty Coin Act?

The Liberty Coin Act of 1985 brought to life one of the world’s most popular silver bullion coins. The Act authorized the minting of the popular American Silver Eagle coin. Learn how and why the Liberty Coin Act came about, what it called for, and how it compares to the Gold Bullion Act of 1985. The Origin of the Liberty Coin Act The...

What Are Bullion Coins?

What Are Bullion Coins?

If you’re new to precious metals, you’re probably new to the language of precious metals, too. Here, we walk you through the basics of bullion coins—which are a great starting point if you’re building your precious metals portfolio from the ground up. You’ll learn what these coins are, what differentiates them from proof coins, why...