The American silver eagles are the official bullion silver coins of the US. The first release was in 1986 by the United States Mint, with it being struck in the one troy ounce size. This coin has a face value (nominal) of 1 dollar and has a guaranteed content of one troy ounce of silver…
If you want to buy junk silver as an investment option, it is always wise to first understand the value of the different varieties available. The term “junk silver” may imply lack of value but this is not so. This is a term that was coined by coin collectors to define silver coins that have…
Introduction Safe deposit boxes are a secure way to store valuable items, important documents, and sentimental treasures. However, not everything belongs in a safe deposit box, and making the wrong choices can lead to regrets down the road. In this article, we’ll explore the eight things you’ll regret keeping in a safe deposit box…
Introduction: In recent years, the term “cryptocurrency” has become a buzzword in the financial world, captivating the attention of both investors and the general public. Yet, many still find themselves perplexed by this emerging asset class. This article aims to demystify cryptocurrency, providing a comprehensive overview of what it is, how it works, and why…
Introduced as a replacement and successor to the popular Morgan dollar series in 1921, the Peace Dollar was created to commemorate peace restoration after the World War 1. On one side of these coins is a rendering of Lady Liberty and on the reverse side is a bald eagle resting on top of a mountain…
There is a huge selection of different silver minted coins being circulated on the market; among all of the different designs and variations, the Morgan dollar is a United States silver minted coin that was produced from 1878 to 1921. Since it is one of the silver minted coins that were produced before 1945, it…
Investors and coin collectors interested in gold coins should pay particular attention to the Krugerrand, which is a South African gold coin that was first minted in 1967 with the objective of marketing South African gold. The name Krugerrand is derived from the word Kruger who is the man that is symbolized on the gold…
Like gold, silver’s fate now lies in the hands of the individual investor and institutions. Regal Assets! The advent of gold and silver exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) over the last decade has resulted in a massive consumption boom as these funds lunge after physical supplies. Silver industrial demand has historically closely tied to the global economic cycle….
This is no hocus-pocus, thanks to the new reporting requirements sneaking into the health care reform bill. I just read that “Every U.S. business, and individuals as well, will be forced to obtain the tax ID number and/or the Social Security number of everyone with whom they do more than $600 worth of business in…