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.

2018 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins Have Arrived

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights, Gold

Rising global tensions. Looming trade wars. Market panic attacks! If there were ever a time to worry about your long-term financial security, the time is now. Experts anticipate gold prices in 2018 to top $1,400, if not $1,500 an ounce, due to geopolitical turbulence, supply constraints, and other factors. To help you prepare for what's…

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10 Last-Minute IRA Tips for Tax Season

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

Your window for IRA contributions doesn't close until this year's tax filing deadline, which is April 17, 2018. That means you may still have time to improve your tax situation and cut your tax bill. Just follow our quick list of last-minute tax tips to find out how contributing to the right Self-Directed IRA could…

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Get to Know the U.S. Mint’s Most Popular Coin Programs

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights, Gold, Silver

The U.S. Mint makes not only coins but also history. Congress authorizes special U.S. Mint coin programs to celebrate and honor uniquely American people, places, events, and institutions, and to provide everyday citizens an opportunity to hold U.S. gold and silver as powerful financial assets. Coin programs can include circulating coins, uncirculated coins, proof sets,…

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Are Precious Metals Prices Headed Up or Down in 2018?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold, Silver

What direction are gold and silver headed in 2018 and what should you watch for? Get your precious metals price forecast from U.S. Money Reserve, America's Gold Authority®. We've gathered the top insights from industry leaders and secured an exclusive interview with Alistair Hewitt, director of market intelligence at the World Gold Council.

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Three Key Economic Realities of the New Year

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

As 2017 draws to a close, we’re facing at least three key economic certainties going into 2018. The first is that the market is clearly in a boom cycle. The S&P 500 is on a 12-month winning streak. Year to date it’s up over 18%. The Dow is up over 4,500 points since January.

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The Federal Reserve: The Wolf in the Henhouse

By John RothansExecutive Insights

At an international banking seminar this past weekend, prominent figures from the banks of Japan, China, the European Union, and the United States met to discuss their respective monetary systems. For her part, Janet Yellen went on record stating that inflation has been the biggest surprise of the U.S. economy.

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Is the Bitcoin Bubble Poised to Pop? Proceed with Caution

By John RothansExecutive Insights

Bitcoin has had a busy few weeks. The most popular digital currency in the world faced price drama, a new legal ban, and harsh words from big banks. Some say the cryptocurrency has bounced back stronger than ever. Others argue that Bitcoin is finally being exposed for the volatile fad that it is. While no…

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