Have you seen the price of silver the past few days? $33.50 today is pretty impressive and I’m happy. The recent price trends for gold and silver have been quite interesting. Gold prices have been steadily rising, driven by economic uncertainties, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions. Investors often flock to gold as a safe-haven asset […]
The major commercial center linking the Asian kingdoms of the east with the coastal Greek cities of Ionia was Sardis, the capital city of ancient Lydia. So it was only natural that the first coins ever made would start here. Around 650 BC, give or take 10 years either way, coins with the head of […]
We’ve seen in recent years the collapse and near collapse of financial giants and companies considered too big to fail. Many of those same financial behemoths are even more leveraged today and the next financial crisis could bring them all down. For this reason, many people are looking for alternative ways to preserve and increase […]
The first paper currencies were notes redeemable for gold or silver, or warehouse receipts for stored gold. Eventually, the receipts themselves were exchanged, and became currency in common usage. The link to precious metals became less concrete. As governments needed to buy votes or finance wars, they yielded to the temptation of printing more notes […]
For silver coin collector’s, the most difficult part is how to find the coins for the collection. Many collector’s main method of acquiring coins is by buying them from a coin dealer. A common alternative in acquiring a coin through purchase in auction sales. Rare coins and those that are of high quality are oftentimes […]
How’s that “transitory” inflation working out for you? It’s going to be a lot worse. The world economy seems to be in an accelerated and precipitous decline which will make the 2007 to early 2009 downturn seem like a walk in the park. The world financial system is temporarily been on life support by trillions […]
Starting a silver coin collection is a great hobby that you will quickly find yourself addicted to. There are several different coins which can be collected so it is a great idea to pick something to focus on when you are just starting out. This will prevent you from getting overwhelmed. When individuals think about […]
Are you one of those people who are just getting into the silver coin collecting hobby? If you are new into silver coin collecting, the first thing that you need to do is to learn how to choose the kind of silver coin to collect. You cannot just go out and pick up any coins […]
More and more people are now becoming actively involved with Canadian silver coin collecting, and one of the reasons is that like the American Dollar, Canadian paper money has deflated in value by as much as between twenty-five to thirty percent over a relatively short period of time. This increased interest in Canadian silver coin […]
Mike Maloney discusses the best ways to buy silver in the following video. Mike Maloney: GLD SLV ETFs = Potential Scams I like what he says, “If you can’t hold it, you don’t own it.” OWNx is a great program to dollar cost average your silver purchases. With OWNx, you can automatically save in silver […]
It is never too early or too late to have a hobby. Some people are hobbyists for fun while others see a bigger picture; and that is to make money. Some objects that may seem inexpensive now may become valuable or priceless later. A few good examples are baseball cards, toys and stamps. Many people […]
While the accumulation of 90% “junk” silver is popular among many people, this guy in these video’s presents some interesting thoughts to consider as we try to protect ourselves with silver bullion. Silver coinage 90%, bullion, or bullion coins which to buy? (Part 1) Apart from the debate over 90% silver coins vs. bullion silver, […]
America the Beautiful Quarters capture the breathtaking beauty of America’s natural landscapes that have inspired countless poets, adventurers, and artists. Today, these hallowed sites are protected and are enshrined through the U.S. Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Now into its seventh year of inspiring designs, the program has finally crossed paths with the National […]
Starting a silver coin collection is a great hobby that you will quickly find yourself addicted to. There are numerous different coins that can be collected so it is a good idea to pick something like silver coins to focus on when you are just getting started. This will prevent you from getting overwhelmed. When […]
Accumulating things seems to be the human condition. People collect all sorts of things for a variety of reasons. Usually, it’s because they either enjoy the things they collect or they believe their collection will have greater value in the future. Well, if you’re going to collect something… why not collect real money? Silver and […]
I like to dollar cost average my silver purchases using a program called OWNx. OWNx makes it possible for small and medium sized investors to save or invest in real silver just like the big investment houses and governments do. If you are looking for an easy way to accumulate some silver, you might want […]
This is a beautiful set of 90% silver quarter proofs. U.S. Mint proof coins feature sharp relief and a mirror–like background. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them an exceptional cameo effect. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished and cleaned to ensure high quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with specially polished […]
Picking silver dollars for your coin collection can be a time consuming process. You have to find a place that sells silver dollars and then you have to painstakingly browse through the available coins that they might have. It is possible that the one silver dollar you need to finish off your coin collection might […]
Some of my favorite silver coins are the silver 2008 Ron Paul Commemorative and 2009 Ron Paul Barter round from the Freedom Mint. These brilliant uncirculated coins are minted in 1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver in a proof-like finish.
Another way I’m buying silver coins every month is by joining a silver coin club. As I refer others to the club and they join and buy their silver, I earn free silver American Eagle coins. This way, I can get my silver at below spot price.