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.
Gold
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.
Zimbabwe to Launch Gold-Backed Digital Currency
Zimbabwe has had a long history of economic instability. From 2004 until 2009 the country experienced five years of hyperinflation.
More than ten years later, the economy is Zimbabwe is still in shambles. The Zimbabwe dollar was reintroduced in 2019. More periods of high inflation quickly followed.
2023-W Proof Gold Eagle and Buffalo Coins from the US Mint
The US Mint releases proof finish versions of the American Eagle and American Buffalo coins each spring. The coins are meticulously minted to a mirror-like finish which highlights the astonishing details sculpted into each.
Resale premiums on proof finish coins are higher than bullion. Dealer Buyback prices are often a few percent above melt value for coins that are in mint state.
Sales Tax When Buying Silver and Gold
Despite the long history of gold and silver being recognized as money, many states continue to tax their citizens for the privilege of owning these metals. The notion of sales tax on precious metals investing is contentious to some and represents a line in the sand between some legislators and investors.
Gold & Currency Heist Reported in Canada
The latest officially released figures estimate that 1.6 metric tons, the equivalent to 1,600 kilos of gold were included among the stolen stash.
Unofficially, some media in Canada also reports a large amount of cash was stolen in an unknown currency