Coin Grading: The Sheldon Scale & NGCX
Learn how the Sheldon Scale revolutionized coin grading and discover how NGCX is reshaping modern numismatics. Understand grading for Pre-1933 Gold Coins and why it matters.
Gold
China Adds Gold to Reserves for Sixth Consecutive Month
China’s central bank continues its buying spree that has so far spanning six months. In April, the bank added an additional 8.09 tons of gold to its reserves, now topping 2,076.47 tons.
Russian Agents Detain Man Smuggling 25 kg of Gold Bars in Luggage
A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be a man in custody in an office with authorities photographing two LBMA-style 12.5 kg gold bars laying out on a desk.
Zimbabwe Sells $14 Million in Gold-Backed Digital Tokens
The token’s initial offering is backed by 140 kilogram gold bars that have been allocated from central bank reserves
The offering from Zimbabwe is causing a ruckus with the IMF that is reminiscent of the outrage posited against El Salvador when it established bitcoin as a legal currency and began issuing bitcoin bonds.
FBI Seizes $86 million in Cash from Customer Safe Deposit Boxes
More than $86 million in cash and millions of dollars worth of valuable personal items were seized, most of whom were innocent of any crimes or wrongdoing.
Texas Committee Passes Bill To Create 100% Gold And Silver-Backed Transactional Currencies
Legislators in Texas are leading the charge against the Federal Reserve’s monopoly on fiat money by offering an option for people to conduct business in sound money.
Physical gold and silver that would support the backing of the digital currency would be stored in a pooled account at the Texas State Bullion Depository.
20 Francs – A Fractional Gold Coin Ideal for Investing
Minted during the 1800s and early 1900s, 20 Francs Gold Coins are among the most popular gold coins for investors due to the low premiums.
PAMP Suisse Fractional Gold Bars: Lady Fortuna, Lunar Series and More
PAMP Suisse is world-renowned for its exquisite fractional gold bars featuring the iconic Lady Fortuna and other stunning designs. From wearable gold pendants to the collectible Lunar Series, discover why these 24k gold bars are a top choice for investors and collectors alike—offering flexibility, liquidity, and prestige in the precious metals market.
24k Gold Investment Grade Jewelry
It is very common throughout Asia to own high karat gold jewelry as a store of wealth.
New bullion jewelry options are now available to 24k gold investors that go beyond your typical fashion accessory.
Gold Smuggling on the Rise throughout Asia
Border police in India have arrested a woman attempting to cross the border wearing 2 kg of gold bars under her clothes.
Customs authorities have seized more than 604 kilograms of gold at Mumbai airport alone over the last year.