The Basics of Silver as a Store of Value and Wealth

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This historical significance isn’t just a matter of antiquity; it’s a testament to the intrinsic value these metals have played for thousands of years across various cultures and civilizations, but which is often overlooked in modern times.

With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, silver, like gold, began to be seen more as a commodity and an investment. The shift to paper money and, later, digital transactions, led to a decline in the use of silver as everyday currency.

Kitco.com Website Down Resulting From Cyber Security Incident

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Over the weekend, the website for Kitco went offline. After the outage, the company posted a message on their website that announced that they were responding to a cyber security incident.

In addition to being a precious metals dealer, Kitco is well-known for its news, data, and analysis on the precious metals, mining and commodities markets. It provides live prices and charts for metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as well as market news and reports.

Latest Silver & Gold Coin Releases from the Royal Mint

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The Royal Mint is known for its beautifully crafted and intricate designs, often steeped in British history and culture. From iconic images like the Britannia and the Tudor Beasts series to special commemorative issues, the designs are not only artistically appealing but also often have cultural significance and intrinsic value.

America the Beautiful Proof 90% Silver Quarters and 5 oz Silver Coins

American The Beautiful Proof 90% Silver Quarter coins

The America the Beautiful series was conceived as a continuation of the popular state quarters program that was launched in 2010. The series included 5 oz silver coins as well as 90% Silver Proof Quarters. The complete series included 56 different designs by its conclusion in 2021. For investors looking for options from the US Mint, these 90% Silver coins make an excellent option for junk silver investors looking to add weight to your stack.

What is the Federal Reserve?

The Federal Reserve is part public entity and part private entity that has operated as the central banking system of the United States since the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. The Federal Reserve System, often referred to simply as the Fed has a unique public-private structure that controls the nation’s monetary policy by managing interest … Read moreWhat is the Federal Reserve?

What Dimes Contain Silver?

Silver Dimes

Silver dimes, like all 90% silver US coinage are sometimes referred to as “junk silver”. This is a common term adopted from the coin collecting industry for coins that have little to no numismatic value. Their value lies strictly in the silver content.