Recent Gold Articles

You’ve likely heard that gold prices are climbing and silver prices are keeping pace with gold. The price of gold has held above the $1,800/oz. mark, and the price of silver rose to its highest level in nearly three years on Monday, July 13, 2020. Does this mean you’re missing out on a potential opportunity…

Gold is primed to maintain a starring role as a store of wealth while fears of inflation grow amid global stimulus efforts that have poured cash into the financial system, according to Barron’s. How has gold developed this reputation over time, and what does the future look like? Learn about the pillars of gold’s status…

The number of central banks buying gold is expected to rise substantially in 2020. According to the 2020 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, 20% of central banks anticipate increasing their gold reserves over the next 12 months, compared with just 8% of respondents in the 2019 survey. Keep in mind that a central bank…

If you’ve purchased precious metals consistently over the years, you’ve probably heard about the gold-to-silver ratio—especially when it breaks upward. With the ratio continuing to climb to new heights, now is one of the best times to pause and answer seven of the most commonly asked questions about the gold-to-silver ratio. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Q&A 1.…

Is a Bronze Star really bronze? Is a Silver Star really silver? The precious metals content and meaning behind many of America’s military medals and awards might surprise you. “Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events than medals,” Col. David Humphreys,…

Since it’s nearly impossible to destroy gold, most of the precious metal that’s been mined remains in existence in some form, and much of it is continuously recycled. How does this happen, and how is recycled gold used? Get answers from America’s Gold Authority,® U.S. Money Reserve. Why Does Gold Need to Be Recycled? The…

Where there’s data, there’s insight. Learn what gold prices tend to do around election time and the financial lessons we can apply before we head to the ballot box on November 3, 2020. How Do Presidential Elections Affect Gold Prices? According to TV station KOMO, gold prices typically soar in the month of September before…

The use of gold in medical treatments dates back to 1890 when German bacteriologist Robert Koch discovered that gold compounds could curb the growth of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Today, gold compounds are being tested and used to detect and treat several types of cancer, curb rheumatoid arthritis pain, and fight HIV and malaria.…

“I’m just a bill. Yes, I’m only a bill. And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill.” You heard the Schoolhouse Rock! song in grade school. Now it’s time to revisit the jingle with a look at gold legislation that could someday become law. From a push to get back on the gold standard to a…

Of all the Irish myths that exist, the story of leprechauns and their pots of gold seems to have infiltrated American culture the most. You can’t go anywhere around St. Patrick’s Day without seeing posters of rosy-cheeked, red-haired fairies sliding down rainbows into cauldrons of gold coins. What’s the origin of the pot of gold…

Do you think you have to be a chemist to understand how gold transforms from a “rock” in the ground into the American Eagle you hold in your hand? Think again! We’ll walk you through how gold is refined and processed and highlight the key role that the U.S. Mint plays in producing some of…

Uncertain times at home and abroad continue to make gold shine as a safe-haven asset. The price of gold jumped more than 18% in 2019. That was gold’s best annual performance since 2010. Now experts envision that the gold rally will gain even more momentum in 2020 as economic and political uncertainty lingers. In our…