For first-time gold buyers, the variety of gold coins available for purchase may seem overwhelming. The same holds true for first-time silver buyers. But with a little extra information, anyone can find the right silver coin for their precious metals portfolio and...
5 Reasons Silver Demand May Increase in 2022
Do you own gold? If so, you’ve taken a great first step towards diversifying your portfolio with precious metals. But owning precious metals can involve far more than just buying gold. If buying gold is one great move, another is diversifying within your precious...
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...
7 Great Coins for the First-Time Gold Buyer
First-time gold buyers may wonder where to begin, and that’s understandable. Fortunately, the first-time gold buyer can gain knowledge from U.S. Money Reserve to help them choose the right gold coins for their portfolio. Who Produces Gold Coins? Several government...
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...
Is Gold a Liquid Asset?
Liquidity is a prized benefit of holding physical gold. But if you’re not familiar with the term “liquidity,” you might be a little confused. Gold itself is solid, but gold is also considered a liquid asset. How can it be both solid and liquid? What Is a Liquid Asset?...
10 Things That Set U.S. Money Reserve Apart From Other Precious Metal Companies
Just as you have choices when buying groceries or a car, you have choices when buying your precious metals. We can’t offer guidance about where to pick up a loaf of bread or pick out a new family vehicle, but we can give you some ideas about why you should purchase...
Why Gold Can’t Be Created
The U.S. government is a money-making machine. For the 2020 budget year, the U.S. government ordered the printing of nearly $146 billion in paper currency—a total of 5.2 billion notes ranging from $1 to $100 each. By contrast, the U.S. government stashes tons of gold...
Which Country Is the Biggest Producer of Gold?
California experienced a gold rush in the mid-1800s. But these days you won’t find much gold in California. To witness a modern-day gold rush, you’ll need to head to Asia. In 2020, China ranked as the number-one country for gold production. According to the World Gold...
What Is a Bullion Depository?
Located in Kentucky, south of Louisville and north of Elizabethtown, is the facility known as Fort Knox. This veritable fortress holds about half of the American federal government’s stored gold, weighing more than 18,000 metric tons. It is also one of the world’s...
Info From the IRS: What to Expect for the 2021 Tax-Filing Season
This year’s tax-filing season began on January 24. Now the clock is ticking before we reach the April 18 tax-filing deadline. Follow along as we review various deadlines, refund expectations, and tips for simplifying your tax filing. When Can I Start Filing Taxes for...
Can You Transfer an Inherited IRA to a New Custodian?
When you inherit an IRA, you might be puzzled about what to do with it. One of your options is to transfer the inherited IRA to a new custodian. Remember, a custodian is a special bank, credit union, or nondepository bank that executes asset directions from IRA owners...