This week in precious metals: a hot May CPI print sent gold to its lowest since November and silver to its most oversold reading of the bull market — then silver reversed hard off $64. Plus a record-setting Q1 demand report.
This week in precious metals: gold slips back to $4,450 on Iran de-escalation, India probes Valcambi’s owner for $159 billion in inflated revenue, and six countries quietly drive every ounce of sovereign gold demand.
The United States Mint launches the first installment of its Best of the Mint series. A five-set program pairing 24-karat gold coins struck in classic American designs with newly designed silver medals.
Specie — gold and silver coin — was the basis of American money for most of the country’s history. Understanding how that system worked explains why millions of people still hold physical precious metals today.
Valcambi gold bar guide: CombiBars, gram bars, kilo bars, and how premiums compare to PAMP. Live dealer pricing on every size.
The rare coin market rewards patience and knowledge, not hype. Here’s how to distinguish coins with lasting value from those riding a temporary wave.
The 2026 American Gold Eagle is the first Gold Eagle ever struck with a dual date. Every collector version carries ‘1776 ~ 2026’ on the obverse and a Liberty Bell privy mark for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
The 2026-W Proof Gold Eagle marks the U.S. Semiquincentennial with a dual date, Liberty Bell privy mark, and hard mintage caps across all four sizes.
The 2026-W Gold Buffalo Proof is the first dual-date and first privy-marked coin in the 20-year Buffalo series. Capped at 15,000, released May 7, 2026 at $5,540.
Complete $1 gold coin value guide covering all three types — Liberty Head, Indian Princess, and Large Indian Head. Prices by year, condition, and gold content.