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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 example, often have mintages in the tens of millions. Once…

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 mints and private mints produce gold coins. They include: ● U.S. Mint ● Royal Canadian…

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 companies, generally uses this term as a special designation for new coins received…

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? A liquid asset is any asset…

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 precious metals from U.S.…

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 and produces gold coins. In 2020 alone, the U.S. Mint…

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 Council (WGC), China accounted for about 11% of global…

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 most famous bullion depositories. But when you need to store your own…

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 2021? The IRS began accepting returns for the 2021 tax year…

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 and performs “the many custodial and administrative…

Gold coins can be a great addition to a financial or retirement portfolio. Plus, it’s easy to take care of the precious metal because gold does not tarnish. Head with us down the yellow-metal road as we explain why gold coins don’t tarnish and how to take care of your gold coins. Do Gold Coins…

Each time the calendar flips from one year to the next, you’re one step closer to retirement. If you’re several years or even decades away from retiring, you might not have given much thought to what your financial life will look like once you’re out of the workforce. But whether you’re one year, five years,…