7 Simple Ways to Test Silver at Home
Here are some simple and dependable methods for testing silver at home.
Silver Coins
2023 South Africa Krugerrand Gold and Silver Coins
2023 South African Krugerrand coins are now available from a variety of online bullion dealers. One of the cheapest government investment coins is available in fractional weights.
Silver Eagle Sales Down Year over Year in January
Slowing demand likely caused by excessive premiums resulting from last year’s supply chain and production problems
Cheaper Alternatives to Silver Eagles
Smart, lower silver premium alternatives to help lower dollar-cost average
2023 King Charles Britannia
The official coronation of King Charles will occur in May. The Royal Mint is releasing new coin designs to celebrate this historic event and transition. The Type 2 design for the 2023 Britannia features a newly sculpted portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.
Commonwealth countries will likely be following the lead and updating their coins.
Prepping with Silver
Not long ago, the idea of prepping, and having the tools to survive in the event of a disaster seamed pretty far fetched.
Comparing Government Minted Silver Coins
These coins carry a legal tender face value in their country of origin, are backed by government guarantees of weight and purity, and are widely recognized in the global precious metals market.
Modern History of Silver Coins in the US Economy
Precious metals coins have been found by archaeologists and historians that date back thousands of years. Historians and archaeologists from around the world have unearthed precious metal coins from cultures that vanished long ago. Many notable examples from China, India, Ancient Greece and Egypt are on display in museums. Silver, Gold and other precious metals … Read moreModern History of Silver Coins in the US Economy
A-Mark/JM Bullion acquires BGASC
On August 30, A-Mark announced that their JM Bullion subsidiary had entered into an agreement to buy online bullion dealer BGASC for $4.5 million in cash. BGASC was founded in 2012 in California and has reported more than 70,000 customers and $200 million in annual revenue. BGASC is an abbreviation for Buy Silver and Gold … Read moreA-Mark/JM Bullion acquires BGASC
The End of Silver in U.S. Coins: History of the Coinage Act of 1965 and Why Junk Silver Still Matters
The Coinage Act of 1965 marked the end of more than a century in which precious metal circulated as everyday money in the United States.