2026 Canadian Maple Leaf Gold and Silver Coins: Purity, Security, and Pricing
The 2026 Canadian Maple Leaf continues the series in both gold and silver, with the full range of sizes available from dealers.
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2026 Krugerrand Gold and Silver Coins: The Original Bullion Coin
The 2026 Krugerrand continues the series in both gold and silver, maintaining the same Paul Kruger portrait and springbok antelope design that have defined the coin since its inception.
2026 China Panda Gold and Silver Coins: Annual Design, Specs, and Pricing Guide
The 2026 China Panda continues this tradition with a fresh design from the China Mint depicting the beloved giant panda in a new pose and setting.
How Much Silver Is in a Tomahawk Missile? Myth Debunked
Every time the U.S. fires a volley of Tomahawk missiles, the 500-ounce silver claim resurfaces — a number that happens to equal exactly one American Silver Eagle monster box. The reality, according to credible analyst estimates, is closer to 15–20 troy ounces per missile: less than a single tube of Silver Eagles. Here’s where the myth came from, what the actual numbers look like in coins and bars, and why the distinction matters for silver investors.
Texas Launches State-Branded Bullion Coins and Gold Notes: What Buyers and Collectors Should Know
The 1 oz gold bullion and proof coins are struck in .9999 fine gold, placing them on par with modern sovereign issues in purity. The silver version follows standard 1 oz bullion conventions.
Density of Silver and Gold: Why It Matters for Testing and Verification
Silver and gold’s unusually high densities are part of what makes them effective stores of value, and difficult to imitate convincingly.
What the U.S. Mint’s Silver Pause Really Tells Us About the Silver Market
The Mint pause is not evidence of “unobtanium silver.” The Mint has paused sales before during periods of extreme price volatility. It is evidence of a silver market operating under exceptional pressure.
Bullion Exchanges Opens a New UL-Class-3 Vault in NYC
Bullion Exchanges has integrated the storage directly into its retail ecosystem, eliminating friction points that can add cost and risk to gold ownership
A-Mark Precious Metals Becomes Gold.com
What impact will the Gold.com rebranding have on the precious metals industry?
Junk Silver Below-Melt Deals and What to Consider Before Buying
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.