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.
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
The announcement today notes that the minimum order size has been reduced to $250.
It should come as no surprise that Donald Trump is a goldbug. His NYC apartment in Trump Tower was audaciously decorated entirely with marble and 24k gold.
The 101-page disclosure report, filed as part of his 2024 Presidential Campaign, shows that Trump still owns a substantial stack of physical gold.
First time customers can buy an Argor-Heraeus 10 gram Gold Bar at spot price which includes insurance and shipping. More details can also be found on the SD Bullion offer page.
The American dollar system is broken. All of the major swings in the economy over the last few years that have been driven by political and policy-based initiatives have led to a decline in global trust of the American dollar. The ongoing banking crisis makes it more evident.
A 100-ounce silver bar is an investment vehicle that can be used to accumulate wealth at home while taking up only a relatively small storage space.
The selection of government mint one gram gold bars available from online bullion dealers are minted are an excellent way to stack gold in fractional increments.
The dealer premiums for 1 gram bars can seem high when comparing them against a solid full ounce, however, they remain a practical options for incremental buying fractional gold.
The mines in Egypt’s Eastern Desert represent an incredible source of income for the country. Gold from the El Sukari mine is already being used to grow the Central Bank of Egypt’s reserves which have recently been reported to have increased to 125 tons of gold.
The US Mint continues to be slow and unable to meet investor demand.
The failures of the Mint and their planchet suppliers have led directly to significant increases in dealer premiums in recent weeks. This week, the lowest dealer premium for silver eagles is more than 60% over spot price.
Some dealers, such as APMEX and JM Bullion are currently selling silver eagles with premiums at over 88% above spot price.