The Cost of Wearing Gold: Did You Know?
One of the factors that makes Gold so unique is its malleability and ductility. In 2008, a chemist named Georg Steinhauser conducted a study showing the effects of wearing a gold ring when performing everyday activities. You can prevent wearable gold from being worn...
A History of Gold as a Currency: Did You Know?
Gold has been used as a currency since some of the earliest civilizations known to man. Gold’s history as a coinage dates back to at least the ancient Lydians of 700 B.C. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s “Did You Know?”...
[VIDEO] Here's How Much Gold Is in Your Body: Did You Know? Video
While the role of gold in the physiological processes of the human body was unknown for many years, it has recently been determined that gold plays an integral part in the human body. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s...
Silver In Photography: Did You Know?
Silver has long served as an integral component in analog photography because of its use in camera film. Traditional photography film coating contains microscopic silver halide crystals. Even today, many photographers and videographers have continued to use analog...
Silver Production in Mexico: Did You Know?
Silver production in Mexico has been thriving from colonial times to today. Mexico is a leading producer of silver today, particularly in the state of Zacatecas. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s “Did You Know?” Silver...
Paranormal Activity and Gold | Did You Know
If you are scared of ghosts, you may want to stay away from the Phoenix Goldmine in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Legends of murder, witchcraft and mysterious spirits called “tommyknockers” give the former gold mine a chilling reputation. If you’re interested in learning...
4 Benefits Of Buying and Owning Platinum: Did You Know?
Does the precious metal platinum have a place in your portfolio? There are four great benefits of buying and owning platinum. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s “Did You Know?” 4 Benefits Of Buying and Owning Platinum:...
American Platinum Eagle: Did You Know?
In 1995, former Director of the United States Mint and current U.S. Money Reserve President, Philip N. Diehl, and others began the legislative process of creating a new platinum coin. The only U.S. bullion coin that has a yearly alternating design, this coin is unique...
How Gold Gets Its Color: Did You Know?
Have you ever wondered how gold got its famous yellow color? Scientists found the answer using the field of relativistic quantum chemistry. Or simply put, it is ingrained in its atomic structure. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money...
Antibacterial Silver: Did You Know?
Since ancient times, one precious metal has been used for its antibacterial properties: silver. From keeping water safe to modern antibiotics, silver’s history in antibiotics has been varied and surprising. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of...
Gold's Electrical Conductivity: Did You Know?
Copper and Aluminum are metals commonly utilized as electrical and heat conductors in engineering. But, so are precious metals like gold and silver. Gold's electrical conductivity is used in electronics like computers and phones. If you’re interested in learning more,...
Platinum's Resistance: Did You Know?
One of the most valuable aspects of platinum is its inertness. The noble metal is very chemically stable, giving platinum resistance to corrosion and oxidation, even at high temperatures. This is partly why the metal has been so heavily prized. If you’re interested in...
3 Facts About Platinum: Did You Know?
While commonly associated with modern industry, platinum has been used since ancient Egypt, where platinum alloys adorned coffins along with gold and silver. If you’re interested in learning more about platinum, watch this episode overviewing 3 facts about platinum. 3...
How Much Gold Is in the Ocean?
While the vast oceans of the world could contain millions of tons of dissolved gold, extracting it could be almost impossible. That hasn’t stopped people from trying before, such as pastor Ford Jernegan. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of...
Nevada Gold & Silver: Did You Know?
Nevada has served as a hotspot for gold and silver mining since the early 1850’s. The discovery of gold in the Carson river and the subsequent discovery of the Comstock Lode propelled Nevada to one of the most important sources of mining in the United States. In...