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 US Mint sold zero 1 oz American Silver Eagle bullion coins in May 2026 after a five-month decline. Retail demand for current-year Eagles has collapsed while dealers and wholesalers sit on heavy buyback inventory and refiners stay backlogged.
New JM-branded poured bars showing up on dealer shelves for the first time in a decade. Here’s what connects them and what it means for your stack.
Compare the best 1 oz silver coins — Eagles, Maples, Britannias, Philharmonics, and more. Purity, premiums, and which coin fits your stack.
Compare the best 1 oz silver bars by brand, premium, and value. PAMP, Valcambi, Sunshine, Asahi & more — plus where to find the best prices.
Complete guide to 1940s dime values. The decade spans the final Mercury dimes (1940-1945) and first Roosevelt dimes (1946-1949). Prices by grade, mint mark, Full Bands premiums, and key varieties.
The gold-to-silver ratio tells you how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. When it falls, silver is gaining ground. Here’s why investors watch it and what the current ratio means.
The 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle crashed the US Mint website and sold out in under 15 minutes. Here’s why this modern key date became a collector essential.
Learn whether grading your Silver Eagles is worth the cost. Compare MS-69 vs. MS-70, NGC vs. PCGS, understand First Strike designations, and make grading decisions based on your collecting goals.
The complete guide to 2026 American Silver Eagles, including the historic Semiquincentennial proof, grading, where to buy, and investment outlook.