How Payment Methods Affect Gold & Silver Premiums
Dealer premiums are normal. Payment method premiums are normal too. The mistake is treating them like “background noise.”
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.
2026 Silver Bullion Coins: A Buyer’s Guide to the World’s Most Trusted Government Issues
These coins are minted specifically for investment, backed by sovereign mints, and traded globally with transparent pricing tied closely to the silver spot price.
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.
APMEX CEO Letter Signals a Bullion Market Under Real Strain
Gold and silver have hit record highs causing bullion demand to surge sharply from both new buyers and experienced investors.
2026 US Mint Bullion Coins: What to Know Before Buying
The first-struck US Mint 2026 American Silver Eagles (ASE), American Gold Eagles (AGE), and American Gold Buffaloes (AGB) are poised to hit dealer pipelines in the coming weeks.
Stacking U.S. Mint .999 Fine Silver Proof Quarters: A Practical Guide for Stackers and Collectors
Starting in 2019, silver proof quarters changed to 99.9% silver and often show up on the secondary market surprisingly close to melt.
Modern Restrikes vs. Vintage Bullion: How to Tell, What to Pay, and When to Buy
This guide breaks down the differences between vintage bullion and modern restrikes, spanning Mexico and Europe, so you can buy confidently.
2025 Cyber Week Bullion Deals: Gold & Silver at Spot in a Real Bull Market
Cyber Week 2025 is hitting very differently from last year. Gold at spot and silver at spot or even under while metals are ripping higher.