Gold Jewelry as an Investment – 24k Gold Jewelry

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Just as with other forms of precious metals, such as coins, bars and rounds, investing in 24k gold jewelry makes practical sense. Jewelry made from 24k gold makes an excellent store of wealth. The value of the jewelry is not diluted by outrageous retail markups and the use of alloys to reduce the purity.

Anyone crossing international borders is required to declare any financial instruments valued at over $10,000. Jewelry made from 24k gold isn’t a financial instrument and in most cases does not need to be declared when traveling internationally. It’s possible that an individual could carry more than $10,000 worth of 24k gold jewelry while traveling.

How to Compare Silver & Gold Premiums and Find the Dealer with the Best Price

Learn how bullion dealer premiums work, what drives them, and how to compare premiums across dealers to find the lowest price on silver and gold coins, bars, and rounds.

PCGS Awards $5,000 Bounty for Circulated W Mint Mark Quarters

In celebration of the US Mint releasing the 2019-W Quarters into the wild, the coin grading company PCGS, has announced a number of rewards and bounty programs to those who submit some of the first coins for grading. The reward of $5,000 for first qualifying 2019-W Lowell quarter submitted and certified to PCGS has been … Read morePCGS Awards $5,000 Bounty for Circulated W Mint Mark Quarters

The Perth Mint has Released Official Mintage Numbers for 2018

The Perth Mint of Australia, renowned for producing some of the highest quality gold and silver bullion coins, has released their official mintage numbers for 2018 bullion and numismatic coins. The Australian Red Kangaroo Silver Bullion Coin Series, which made it’s debut in 2015, has seen it’s popularity decrease since it’s peak in popularity in 2016. … Read moreThe Perth Mint has Released Official Mintage Numbers for 2018

What determines the Silver Eagle price?

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Silver eagle prices are consistently higher per ounce than generic rounds. Investors that are new to buying silver and other precious metals are often confused by the prices of what seem to be the same or similar items. At the end of the day both are still 1 troy ounce of silver. Some of this … Read moreWhat determines the Silver Eagle price?

Which dealers are charging sales tax on bullion?

As a result of the Supreme Court ruling last year in South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., some online bullion dealers have begun charging sales tax on purchases. Many buyers had previously switched to buying bullion online in states that charge sales tax to keep the cost of investing in silver and gold bullion down. Over the … Read moreWhich dealers are charging sales tax on bullion?

What is a Silver Monster Box?

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The U.S. Mint ships American Silver Eagles in bulk to its network of authorized purchasers using standardized packaging known as a monster box. Understanding what a monster box is — and how the packaging works — is useful for investors who buy silver in quantity. After striking, the Mint packages Silver Eagles into plastic tubes … Read moreWhat is a Silver Monster Box?

Where is the best place to Buy Silver online?

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Many first-time investors getting their feet wet in precious metals are curious about the best place to buy silver online. There isn’t a simple answer to where to buy silver bullion online because there are many trusted and reputable bullion dealers, and the prices and premiums change frequently. The dealer’s premium is the amount you … Read moreWhere is the best place to Buy Silver online?