Executive Insights

Some people think of gold as treasure. For others, it’s a financial haven. But is gold money? Yes and no. The answer is complicated. Follow along as we revisit the history of gold as currency and weigh the characteristics of gold that make it similar to money (and those that make it different). Is Gold…

In an environment of ultra-low interest rates, people should consider gold as a replacement for bonds, the World Gold Council advises. In fact, the Council recommends looking at increasing exposure to gold as part of a diversified portfolio. In October 2019, the World Gold Council noted that as central banks have shifted to an “easy”…

There is a common image in many people’s minds about what a person who owns or buys gold is like. They often picture a gold buyer as someone who is immensely rich—a member of the upper crust dressed to the nines, perhaps even adorned with a monocle and top hat. Popular culture reinforces this idea.…

To help plan for your long-term financial well-being, you need to know what’s ahead, economically, politically, and otherwise. Some market analysts believe the U.S. is in for a recession. Others dismiss that belief as nonsense. Still others predict 2020 will be the most volatile year in history, with or without a recession. What major political…

Coin grading is the process of determining the condition of a coin and assigning it a number from 1 to 70 to indicate its grade. As simple as coin grading sounds, it provides the owner of a graded coin with more benefits than a typical bullion coin. Why is this? The reason is rooted in…

Have you ever started a long road trip to a destination so far away that the distance should be measured in days, not miles? If you have, did you start this trip with a quarter tank of gas, no money, and nothing packed for the trip or for an emergency? While you might answer “yes”…

Lady Liberty is a universal sign of freedom. Her name conjures visions of immigrants hungry for a new life and a torch raised high against the New York City skyline. Before she was known as the Statue of Liberty, though, Lady Liberty first graced the face of American coins. Learn how and why Lady Liberty’s…

For many, gold’s allure can be hypnotic. It drives desperate people—even entire nations—to commit dangerous gold heists. Despite facing an array of security obstacles, some people succeed with their crimes. The past century alone has given us some of the biggest gold heists ever. As America’s Gold Authority®, we break down the most noteworthy ones…

Millions of Americans recently made New Year’s resolutions to strive for in 2020. Tackling a new year can often seem like a daunting task, but this annual tradition often helps people plan for the year ahead. I’ve been talking to a lot of friends, family, and work colleagues about their goals, and something stood out…

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…

2019 was a very big year both personally and professionally for me and our company.  The changes were big, and almost all of them for the better.  Personally, I am happy to say that my family and I have never been in a better place, we spend more time together and focused on the important…