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Gold bullion coins from various mints, all facing up.

Should We Store or Take Possession of Our Bullion?

The decision to store your gold and silver with a third party or in your home is going to be a matter of preference, convenience,
Two Morgan Silver Dollars from the Redfield Hoard are shown side by side.

What is a Morgan Redfield 1889 Paramount?

A Redfield 1889 Paramount Morgan silver dollar is perhaps the most valuable and coveted of all the Morgan silver dollar coin series specimens. LaVere Redfield
A 1983 Canadian coin album is open, revealing the coins inside.

How Much Silver is in the 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar?

The 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar celebrated the 1983 Summer Universiade, or World University Games, which were held at Edmonton University in Alberta. It was the
Two one ounce bars side by side, slightly overlapping.

What is the Difference Between Gold In Assay and Gold With Assay?

When purchasing gold, it is important to know the level of purity or fineness, as this can affect the value and quality of the gold.
Three silver bars facing up and slightly overlapping.

What’s the Difference Between Cast Silver and Hand-Poured Silver?

Hand-poured silver bars and cast-poured silver bars involve different production methods, and there is a visible difference in the finished product. Both hand poured

Will Removing My Silver Products from Their Capsules and Storing them in Tubes Affect Their Value?

An alternative to storing your silver coins in a tube would be to consider one of the boxes APMEX carries designed to hold coins in
Obverse view of a 1971 Eisenhower Dollar.

Is the Eisenhower Dollar 40% Silver or Silver Clad?

The Eisenhower dollar was issued from 1971 until 1978. It was the first one dollar coin the United States Mint issued since the Peace dollar
A 1971 Mauritius 10 Rupees coin

Is There Silver in a Mauritius 10 Rupees?

In 1971, the Royal, United Kingdom, and Llantrisant Mints issued Mauritius 10 Rupee coins with a bust of young Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and
Image of gold bars spread across a surface.

How Do I Know My Gold is Real?

Use the following recommendations as a starting point to get a feel of whether your gold products are authentic. If they do not pass these
One Silver American Eagle rests against three stacks of American Silver Eagles.

Do I Need to Collect Sales Taxes on Silver Sales in California?

Bullion sales under $1500 are subject to state and local taxes, which vary from municipality to municipality. This is based on section 1526 of the
Two $2 bills slightly overlapping each other on a patterned surface.

Are $2 Bills Worth Any Money?

As with coins, numerous factors play into the value of paper currency. These include the relative scarcity of the bill, its condition, its age, and
Sterling Silver rounds and bars laid across a surface.

What is Sterling Silver?

Fine silver is naturally soft. Because other metals reinforce it within the alloy, 925 silver, or sterling silver, is more robust than fine silver and
Silver Bullion Rounds arranged so the designs are visible

I Want to Buy Silver on a Small Budget That I can Quickly Sell in Case of an Emergency.

Focusing on popular and easily recognized silver pieces means it’s going to be easier to sell at a coin shop or in the secondary market
Three Large Cents showing Obverse and Reverse sides.

Is My 45-Degree Rotated Reverse Large Cent Valuable?

Rotated die errors are the outcome of a mint die being improperly oriented as the design relates to the other side of the coin. Sometimes mint
An 1854 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle in a Holder.

What Does CAC stand for in Coin Grading?

The CAC, or Certified Acceptance Corporation, is a third-party grading service founded in 2007. The goal of the CAC is to provide collectors with another
A 2019 Jefferson Nickel, Facing Obverse.

What are the Dates of the Jefferson Nickel?

The Jefferson Nickel has been in circulation since 1938, when the Buffalo or Indian Head Nickel was discontinued. It has undergone numerous changes in its
A Silver Trime and Three Cent Nickel are Obverse Facing in Front of a Background.

I Have Two 3 Cent Coins. How Can I Tell If They are Nickel or Silver?

An easy way to tell these two apart is the obverse design, either a 6-pointed star or the Head of Liberty. If the design on
An American Silver Eagle is facing obverse-up.

How Should I Store My 1 oz Silver American Eagles BU?

How do you keep your investments safe? Follow these guidelines and avoid over-handling your Eagles to ensure they remain in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Two small Gold bars, laying face-up on a decorative surface.

Do I Need to Buy a lot of Gold to Start?

Does a Gold investment strategy require purchasing One Kilo Gold bars up front? When you’re new to Precious Metals, it may seem like investing requires
Two One Ounce Silver Mexican Libertads, One is in MS-70 Condition, the Other is a Proof coin.

What is the Value Difference Between Proof Coins and MS-70 Coins?

The value of a specific Proof or MS-70 coin depends on its condition, specific characteristics, and the current market for that coin or how in-demand
Two One-Ounce Silver Bars and One Five-Ounce Silver Bar in Front of a Patterned Background.

What Does Secondary Market Mean?

One of the caveats of buying Secondary Market Precious Metals is that often, several brands’ products will be grouped into one product. For instance, a
The decision to store your gold and silver with a third party or in your home is going to be a matter of preference, convenience,
A Redfield 1889 Paramount Morgan silver dollar is perhaps the most valuable and coveted of all the Morgan silver dollar coin series specimens. LaVere Redfield
The 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar celebrated the 1983 Summer Universiade, or World University Games, which were held at Edmonton University in Alberta. It was the
When purchasing gold, it is important to know the level of purity or fineness, as this can affect the value and quality of the gold.
Hand-poured silver bars and cast-poured silver bars involve different production methods, and there is a visible difference in the finished product. Both hand poured
An alternative to storing your silver coins in a tube would be to consider one of the boxes APMEX carries designed to hold coins in
The Eisenhower dollar was issued from 1971 until 1978. It was the first one dollar coin the United States Mint issued since the Peace dollar
In 1971, the Royal, United Kingdom, and Llantrisant Mints issued Mauritius 10 Rupee coins with a bust of young Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and
Use the following recommendations as a starting point to get a feel of whether your gold products are authentic. If they do not pass these
Bullion sales under $1500 are subject to state and local taxes, which vary from municipality to municipality. This is based on section 1526 of the
As with coins, numerous factors play into the value of paper currency. These include the relative scarcity of the bill, its condition, its age, and
Fine silver is naturally soft. Because other metals reinforce it within the alloy, 925 silver, or sterling silver, is more robust than fine silver and
Focusing on popular and easily recognized silver pieces means it’s going to be easier to sell at a coin shop or in the secondary market
Rotated die errors are the outcome of a mint die being improperly oriented as the design relates to the other side of the coin. Sometimes mint
The CAC, or Certified Acceptance Corporation, is a third-party grading service founded in 2007. The goal of the CAC is to provide collectors with another
The Jefferson Nickel has been in circulation since 1938, when the Buffalo or Indian Head Nickel was discontinued. It has undergone numerous changes in its
An easy way to tell these two apart is the obverse design, either a 6-pointed star or the Head of Liberty. If the design on
How do you keep your investments safe? Follow these guidelines and avoid over-handling your Eagles to ensure they remain in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Does a Gold investment strategy require purchasing One Kilo Gold bars up front? When you’re new to Precious Metals, it may seem like investing requires
The value of a specific Proof or MS-70 coin depends on its condition, specific characteristics, and the current market for that coin or how in-demand
One of the caveats of buying Secondary Market Precious Metals is that often, several brands’ products will be grouped into one product. For instance, a

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