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Why Choose PCGS Coins for Your Portfolio?

Why Choose PCGS Coins for Your Portfolio?

PCGS stands for Professional Coin Grading Service, one of the most respected names in third-party coin certification. Such a distinction means that a PCGS coin label is more than a piece of paper. It's a guarantee of authenticity, quality, condition, and even satisfaction. If you're not sure why or how PCGS coins could benefit your...

What Happens at the U.S. Mint at West Point?

What Happens at the U.S. Mint at West Point?

The West Point Mint is one of the highest security mints in the nation. It's both a storage and manufacturing facility. What goes on inside this featureless concrete building surrounded by turrets? U.S. Money Reserve, America's Gold Authority®, is here to give you a peek inside. Learn about the history of the West Point Mint, which...

What Happens at the U.S. Mint at West Point?

What Happens at the Four U.S. Mint Facilities?

Ever wonder where your gold and silver coins begin their lives? How about your pocket change? America has official, coin-producing minting facilities from east to west, north to south. These facilities are some of the most popular and trusted coin minting facilities in the world. In order of date established, the mints are located in...

How Proof American Eagle Coins Are Made

How Proof American Eagle Coins Are Made

Proof American Eagle Coins are among the most esteemed coins produced by the U.S. Mint. With their frosted, sculpted foreground and glamorous shine, these ever-popular gold and silver coins naturally stand out. But Proof American Eagle Coins are more than just magnificent to look at—they can act as powerful means of wealth preservation,...

Who Designed the Gold American Eagle Coin?

Who Designed the Gold American Eagle Coin?

Brilliantly designed and widely revered, the Gold American Eagle Coin is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful gold coins ever struck, in part thanks to two American sculptors. Learn more about these artists, their designs, and how you can incorporate a symbol of American tradition and unity into your gold portfolio today. Designing...

What to Know About the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985

What to Know About the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985

When President Ronald Reagan signed the Gold Bullion Act of 1985, he changed American gold ownership forever. Without his foresight, U.S. gold might still be out of reach for many of today’s citizens. The Act called for the U.S. Treasury, via the U.S. Mint, to produce a family of gold bullion coins. It set forth specific guidelines...

A Quick Guide to How Silver Coins Are Made

A Quick Guide to How Silver Coins Are Made

Buying silver coins can be exciting. From their shine to their design, silver coins are intrinsically beautiful. How do they achieve such detail and what goes into the creation of a silver coin? Find out how some of the country's most popular silver coins are typically manufactured and what to pay attention to before buying silver...