Chief Procurement Officer and Master Numismatist John Rothans has been a key fixture in the numismatic industry for over 30 years. Rothans joined U.S. Money Reserve as a consultant in 2004, eventually becoming Chief Procurement Officer and overseeing all wholesale operations, new product lines, and coin strategy. Rothans is credited with the development, production, and distribution of proprietary product offerings, including U.S. Money Reserve’s best-selling Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima coin series.
Welcome to National Coin Week 2020! National Coin Week is held every third week of April. This year, we celebrate with the worldwide release of the Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary coin series and a special coin week sale! National Coin Week 2020 Coin Week wasn’t always the occasion it is today. In 1923, the governor…
Future-proofing your financial portfolio is about more than picking stocks and watching the markets. You need to consider diversifying with assets (both traditional and alternative), accounting for inflation, and making legacy plans, among other actions. You need to consider “future-proofing” your portfolio. What Is Future-Proofing? As defined by the Principles of Future-Proofing website principlesoffutureproofing.com, the…
Since it’s nearly impossible to destroy gold, most of the precious metal that’s been mined remains in existence in some form, and much of it is continuously recycled. How does this happen, and how is recycled gold used? Get answers from America’s Gold Authority,® U.S. Money Reserve. Why Does Gold Need to Be Recycled? The…
Where there’s data, there’s insight. Learn what gold prices tend to do around election time and the financial lessons we can apply before we head to the ballot box on November 3, 2020. How Do Presidential Elections Affect Gold Prices? According to TV station KOMO, gold prices typically soar in the month of September before…
The use of gold in medical treatments dates back to 1890 when German bacteriologist Robert Koch discovered that gold compounds could curb the growth of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Today, gold compounds are being tested and used to detect and treat several types of cancer, curb rheumatoid arthritis pain, and fight HIV and malaria.…
In the world of commercial real estate, one mantra stands out above all others: “Location, location, location.” When it comes to your portfolio, the overriding theme is “Diversification, diversification, diversification.” Diversification is one of the key principles of managing wealth. It can help prevent big losses if similar asset classes drop in market value in…
Times are uncertain. Markets are in a state of flux. It might feel like the right financial move is difficult to see. If you’ve made some money moves that feel more like regrets, read on. We’re here to empower you with some tips for turning financial trials into triumphs and helping you better avoid financial…
“I’m just a bill. Yes, I’m only a bill. And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill.” You heard the Schoolhouse Rock! song in grade school. Now it’s time to revisit the jingle with a look at gold legislation that could someday become law. From a push to get back on the gold standard to a…
From portraits of historical figures to regal depictions of animals, the images etched on North American coinage display the nation’s history and natural beauty. Move your coin knowledge from the forest floor to the canopy and learn about the symbolism of natural elements on gold and silver coins. The History of Coin Symbolism It is…
Of all the Irish myths that exist, the story of leprechauns and their pots of gold seems to have infiltrated American culture the most. You can’t go anywhere around St. Patrick’s Day without seeing posters of rosy-cheeked, red-haired fairies sliding down rainbows into cauldrons of gold coins. What’s the origin of the pot of gold…
On February 23, 1945, a photograph was taken of six U.S. Marines raising the American flag on the highest point of Iwo Jima. You’ve likely seen the photo, but have you really seen the men in the picture? Do you know their identities? Their stories? Until recently, most of the world didn’t. Join us as…
Global economic growth is likely to be the worst this year since the Great Recession of 2008–2009, according to Bank of America Global Research, and that’s based on headwinds of all kinds. Learn about the new fears that are drawing new recession predictions from analysts across the country. Worrisome Global Growth In a research note…
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