Silver Eagles vs. Silver Maple Leafs: Which Is the Better Buy?
A practical comparison of American Silver Eagles and Canadian Silver Maple Leafs: purity, premiums, liquidity, IRA rules, and which one makes more sense for your goals.
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Precious Metals Weekly: Silver Snaps Back From the Brink, Gold Erases Its 2026 Gains, and Bar Demand Sets a Record
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.
Silver Eagle IRA Guide: How to Add American Silver Eagles to Your Retirement Account
Complete guide to holding American Silver Eagles in a precious metals IRA. Learn IRS requirements, storage rules, costs, and whether a silver IRA is right for you.
Precious Metals Weekly: Valcambi Owner Probed for $159B Fraud, Six Countries Driving Sovereign Gold, Ron Paul on the Fed
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.
Silver Eagle Sales Hit Zero in May 2026: The Retail Buyer Has Left
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.
Johnson Matthey, Asahi, and the Legacy Refiners: Bars Worth Stacking!
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.
Best 1 oz Silver Coins to Buy: Eagles, Maples, Britannias & More
Compare the best 1 oz silver coins — Eagles, Maples, Britannias, Philharmonics, and more. Purity, premiums, and which coin fits your stack.
Best 1 oz Silver Bars: Top Brands, Premiums & What to Buy
Compare the best 1 oz silver bars by brand, premium, and value. PAMP, Valcambi, Sunshine, Asahi & more — plus where to find the best prices.
1940s Dime Values: Mercury to Roosevelt — Complete Price Guide by Year & Mint
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.
Gold-to-Silver Ratio: What It Is, Why It’s Falling, and How Investors Use It
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.