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Coins. We collect them in jars, listen to them jingle in our pockets, pop them in vending machines, and even hold onto certain gold and silver coins to help protect our wealth for generations to come. Since the first gold coin was struck around 550 B.C. by King Croesus of Lydia, civilizations around the world…

While it's been possible to add IRS-eligible gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion coins and bars to an IRA savings mix since 1997, not everyone is aware of how to go about doing so. At U.S. Money Reserve, we understand this, and we're proud to walk our clients through the process of protecting their retirements…

If you're new to gold, you may think that apart from their size and design, gold coins are all essentially the same. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. There are a variety of different classes of gold coins, each of which can help you achieve a specific financial goal over a different amount…

When President Ronald Reagan signed the Gold Bullion Act of 1985, he changed American gold ownership forever. Without his foresight, U.S. gold might still be out of reach for many of today’s citizens. The Act called for the U.S. Treasury, via the U.S. Mint, to produce a family of gold bullion coins. It set forth…

Setting financial goals is one thing. Charting a course for meeting these goals is something else entirely. In order to do so, you must educate yourself about how different assets move within the marketplace and stay on top of events that could cause movement within it. As a precious metals owner, understanding the difference between…

You may already know that the best time to find great deals on grills and patio furniture is at the end of summer, and that the best new car deals can be had at the end of the year, but what about when to buy gold bullion coins? Understanding how precious metals prices move isn't…

During the holidays, nothing feels better than giving a gift you know is truly appreciated by the recipient. The perfect gift is thoughtful, meaningful, and both a joy to give and receive. You could even say that the perfect gift brings two people closer together. This holiday, give something that won't expire, go out of…

Buying silver coins can be exciting. From their shine to their design, silver coins are intrinsically beautiful. How do they achieve such detail and what goes into the creation of a silver coin? Find out how some of the country's most popular silver coins are typically manufactured and what to pay attention to before buying…

During times of war or financial crisis, central banks and governments can feel the need to jump start economic activity by manipulating their country's currency. Even as far back as 60 AD, leaders were taking measures to artificially shape the economic landscape via currency intervention—and sometimes outright currency manipulation. The Roman emperor Nero debased the…

Gold has had a pretty favorable year. Despite tempered buying across China, India, and many emerging central banks, the price of gold has "risen close to 20%" this year, notes the World Gold Council (WGC). This price increase is due, in part, to shifting perspectives on normalizing U.S. interest rates as the Fed has teetered…

In July, silver made impressive gains on the coattails of Brexit, jumping to more than $20 an ounce to its highest level in roughly two years. Towards the end of August, however, prices dropped towards roughly $18 an ounce, but have steadily rebounded throughout September. While silver and gold have gained from the safe-haven rally…

Since the day King Croesus of Lydia ordered the first gold coins to be struck around 550 BC, civilizations around the world have been fascinated by gold's monetary qualities. International debts were settled with gold. Paper money could be exchanged for gold. And under what’s referred to as “the gold standard,” many world currencies were…