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.
Slowing global growth. Tit for tat tariff trouble between the U.S. and China. Frightful fires in the Amazon. The price of gold rose by more than 18 percent! A lot happened in 2019. Here we revisit key gold price increases during the year and explain what may have spurred the most significant bumps. Looking Back…
The U.S. and Canada share a rich history of collaboration and partnership. Today the two countries enjoy one of the best trading relationships in the world. We also share something else—an appreciation for gold coins. Let’s take a moment to honor one of the most popular gold bullion coins in North America—the Canadian Gold Maple…
Paul Volcker racked up many milestones as chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1979 to 1987. Most notably, he sought to reverse the inflationary slide of the U.S. by pushing for higher interest rates. Following Volcker’s death on December 8, 2019, because of complications from prostate cancer, The Washington Post noted that the 92-year-old “left…
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…
Movies and TV shows about gold—gold discoveries, gold heists, even James Bond’s golden gun—enthrall audiences around the world. Not only does gold fascinate us, but those who have gold fascinate us, too. Many nations prize the precious metal and hold large reserves of it. That same interest trickles down to everyday buyers here in the…
As predicted by Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 7, 1941, is indeed a date that lives in infamy. It was on this day that the Empire of Japan attacked our nation by air and by sea and took the lives of around 2,400 people. December 7 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day—a date that helps us…
Voters in Texas approved legislation that strengthens the case for precious metals in wealth diversification and Precious Metals IRA retirement strategies. The Lone Star State’s “thumbs-up” on Proposition 9 means precious metals held in precious metals depositories are exempt from property taxation. Precious metals depositories are facilities where owners can securely store their gold, silver,…
The global economy was on fire in 2017 and 2018. Manufacturing and trade buoyed economic growth to new heights. In 2019, however, the flames have begun to fade. The International Monetary Fund deemed global growth to be “subdued” in its July 2019 report. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently cut nearly all…
Parades are great. So are handshakes and salutes. But do you know another way you can express your appreciation for our military veterans? You can honor them with something that stands strong and solid even when times take a turn for the worse: physical gold. Celebrate Veterans Day and enhance your military knowledge by learning…
Whether born out of necessity or history, coin redesigns are relatively rare. There’s typically no predictable rhyme or reason to when redesigns happen. But when they do occur, they earn a place in what you might call the “Minting Hall of Fame.” Follow along as we take you on a guided tour of three high-profile…
From the Phoenix Gold Mine in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans, stories of hauntings abound. Could it be that ghosts really go for gold? Channel your inner ghost hunter and get ready for a scare! Phoenix Gold Mine Idaho Springs, Colorado The Phoenix Gold Mine, discovered in the 1870s,…
Make no mistake: Gold is a serious business. As an asset, gold can influence markets, bolster retirement portfolios, and serve as a hedge against global economic uncertainty. Despite that seriousness, however, visionaries around the world have created some unapologetically odd things made of gold. Things Made of Gold Time Is Money—Lots of Money Every hour…
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