Just one day after taking office, by referencing an old World War I statute called the “Trading With The Enemy Act” of 1917, Roosevelt essential declared war on ordinary American citizens when he declared a four day bank holiday and closed all banks including the Federal Reserve.
A few days later, the Emergency Banking Act was signed into law which gave Roosevelt an unprecedented amount of power and control over the economy.
Prior to the Great Depression, gold coins were the normal and natural form of money and in common circulation throughout the world.
Gold coins can bring unique diversity to an existing investment portfolio, while expanding on an interest in numismatics or history. Beyond potential financial gains, the process of collecting, studying, and preserving historical coins can morph into a numismatic hobby.
While all gold coins carry value due to their metal content, vintage coins can also have numismatic value. The numismatic value depends on collector demand, rarity, historical significance, condition, other attributes.
The notion of sales tax on precious metals investing is a contentious issue to some and represents a line in the sand between some legislators and investors. 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.
When you buy silver and gold bullion from online dealers the pricing displayed on their websites can be confusing. It can sometimes be hard to tell if you’re getting a good deal or not. All bullion dealers, whether online or a local coins shop, price their bullion relative to the spot price of the precious … Read moreCompare Premiums to Determine Which Silver Dealer Has the Best Price