About the U.S. Money Reserve Team

Philip N. Diehl

JOHN ROTHANS

Master Numismatist

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.

3 Ways to Buy Gold: Which Way Is Best for You?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

If you’re reading this, you’re likely aware of why someone gets gold. It can be a hedge against inflation, a portfolio diversifier, and a store of wealth. However, you might not be aware of the ways to buy gold. Should you buy gold online or in a store? Should you buy a gold coin or…

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4 Gold-Filled Shipwrecks You’ll Want to See to Believe

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

The sea holds many mysteries. Few of them are as captivating as the final resting places of vessels transporting gold coins, bullion, and bars. Sometimes, enterprising treasure hunters solve one of these mysteries—and the sunken treasure they find is amazing. Here are four gold-filled shipwrecks you need to see to believe! Civil War–Era Shipwreck Gold…

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How to Transport Your Gold Across Town or Overseas

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

You might know how to store your gold coins and bars, but have you ever thought about how you’d move them? What would happen if you relocated across the country or the Atlantic?Roughly 40 million Americans move each year, and many of them move during the summer. If you move, follow these tips from U.S.…

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Why Is the Current Gold-to-Silver Ratio Breaking Out?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold, Silver

The year was 1993. Michael Jordan had hung up his Air Jordan sneakers and retired from basketball. Jurassic Park was dominating the box office. And Seinfeld was still ruling the airwaves. The year 1993 also was the last time the gold-to-silver ratio reached 93—until this year. On July 10, 2019, the gold-to-silver ratio rocketed to…

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What Is Bretton Woods? We Recognize & Explain

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights, Gold

The year 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference, which created the World Bank and its sister institution, the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Learn how the Bretton Woods system affected gold—and what we can learn from it today. Setting World Monetary Policy In July 1944, shortly after D-Day, delegates from 44 nations…

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Could We Be Hit with a Global Recession in 2020?

By John RothansExecutive Insights

Thanks to an array of warning signs, the alarm bells regarding a global recession in 2020 are getting louder. In June 2019, David Malpass, president of the World Bank, cited several ingredients of a potential global recession: “a tumble in business confidence, a deepening slowdown in global trade, and sluggish investment in emerging and developing…

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South African Krugerrand Celebrates 52 Years

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights, Gold

Happy birthday to the South African Krugerrand! The first South African Krugerrands were struck on July 3, 1967, when the public was just beginning to gain interest in buying and holding gold coins for personal portfolios. Since then, Krugerrands have been struck every year with occasional small changes in diameter and thickness. Follow along to…

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What Drives Gold Prices Over the Short Term and Long Term?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

Do you watch gold prices like you immerse yourself in college football? If so, you’ve probably noticed that different things trigger gold prices to go up or down at different times, similar to what happens with gasoline prices. As America's Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is uniquely positioned to speak to how gold prices work.…

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Do a Double Take: What’s a Double Eagle Coin?

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights, Gold

You'll recognize Lady Liberty on the front of this coin; the reverse side depicts the flight of an eagle. It’s one of the most iconic U.S. coins ever minted, yet it’s highly doubtful that you’ve got a Double Eagle Gold Coin in your pocket. You might want one after reading this, though! Learn about the…

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