Modern Restrikes vs. Vintage Bullion: How to Tell, What to Pay, and When to Buy
This guide breaks down the differences between vintage bullion and modern restrikes, spanning Mexico and Europe, so you can buy confidently.
This guide breaks down the differences between vintage bullion and modern restrikes, spanning Mexico and Europe, so you can buy confidently.
Pre-1933 Gold is trading at premiums so close to spot that some are openly a “rare window” to stack historic U.S. gold at near-bullion prices
The Wonder Woman Comic Art release is a set of collector products minted from gold and silver.
The 2025 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set is a compelling low-mintage release from the San Francisco (S)-mint.
Multiple reputable dealers are advertising 90% coin lots ($100 face bags of quarters or mixed face) at prices below the melt value, with additional offers at spot price.
Johnson Matthey silver bars are high-recognition bullion with strong collector demand, which can add premium above melt.
U.S. Navy 250th Anniversary ASE Proof is positioned to perform with its 100,000 mintage and a one-per-household launch.
The 2026 authorization covers $1 coins for the anniversary; official details on metals/finishes come from product pages. Until then, assume the standard dollar alloy unless the Mint announces otherwise.
The 2025-S Proof Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars feature historic designs, modern execution, disciplined mintages, and a program with clear momentum.
Is the 2025 100th Anniversary Proof 2 oz Silver Proof Coins meant to appease Libertad collectors? It likely wasn’t conceived as a patch, but it does give Mexico-focused collectors something legitimate and beautiful to pursue in a tight Libertad year.