How is Silver Refined? Processes for refining silver include pyrometallurgical and electrochemical methods. We briefly explain these methods and how they differ. Read More
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How Much Platinum is in a Catalytic Converter? Did you know your catalytic converter relies on platinum to operate? Find out how much platinum is in your catalytic converter. Read More
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What is a Drachm and What Could You Buy with One? Have you ever wondered what you could buy with a drachm in ancient Athens? Here we discuss what a drachm is and what it could Read More
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Is Gold Magnetic? Do you know if gold is magnetic? We break down magnetism and whether gold is attracted to magnets. Read More
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When did the U.S. Mint Stop Issuing Silver Coins? The U.S. Mint has issued coins with a broad range of silver content through the years. When did the US stop issuing silver coins for Read More
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When did the U.S. Mint Stop Making Wheat Pennies? Explore the years the Wheat Penny celebrating President Abraham Lincoln was minted and the last year it was produced. Read More
Are Silver Coins Magnetic? Is silver magnetic? We break down ferromagnetism, diamagnetism, and how they relate to silver coins. Read More
What is a Specimen Coin? What is a specimen coin and why are they produced? This article answers these questions and more. Read More
Do Banks Sell Silver Coins? Some silver coins are considered legal tender. Can they be obtained from a local bank? Read More
How is Silver Refined? Processes for refining silver include pyrometallurgical and electrochemical methods. We briefly explain these methods and how they differ. Read More
Why Does My Silver Bar Have Burn Marks on Both Sides? If your silver bar appears to have burn marks, it may have been toned naturally or artificially. With a careful eye, you may be able Read More
Are Buffalo Nickels Silver? Do you know if Buffalo nickels contain silver? In this article, we will describe the composition of Buffalo nickels and the origin of the three-cent Read More
What is Palladium Used For? You’ve may have seen palladium sold as rounds and bars, but do you know how much it is used in other applications? Like in aerospace. Read More
Can I Stack Sterling Silver? Have you ever seen a sterling silver round? Can you stack 92.5% silver rounds? This article explores reasons to consider stacking sterling silver. Read More
What is Rhodium? Do you know what rhodium is or how it differs from platinum? Here we compare Rhodium’s properties such as melting point, density, and harness to Read More
How Much Platinum is in a Catalytic Converter? Did you know your catalytic converter relies on platinum to operate? Find out how much platinum is in your catalytic converter. Read More
What is IRA Approved Gold? Let us talk about retirement accounts. Do you know what distinguishes IRA approved gold from other gold products? Read More
How Much does It Cost to Make a Penny? Do you know how much the U.S. Mint spends to produce a penny? This article will provide the answer. Read More
What is a Drachm and What Could You Buy with One? Have you ever wondered what you could buy with a drachm in ancient Athens? Here we discuss what a drachm is and what it could Read More
What Nickels are Rare? | Rare Nickels How do you know if you’ve found a rare nickel? Let’s break down some of the hardest nickels to find and explain why they are Read More
Is Gold Magnetic? Do you know if gold is magnetic? We break down magnetism and whether gold is attracted to magnets. Read More
How is Gold Refined? Do you know how gold is refined? In this post, we will break down each of the five steps for refining gold. Read More
When did the U.S. Mint Stop Issuing Silver Coins? The U.S. Mint has issued coins with a broad range of silver content through the years. When did the US stop issuing silver coins for Read More
What are PCGS Black Label Coins? Coins encapsulated with the Professional Coin Grading Service’s (PCGS) black label are MS-70 coins with special or unique designations. Read More
What are Key Dates? Are you curious about what key dates are in coin collecting? We explain what they are and how they are valued. Read More
How Do I Verify a Coin’s Condition? How do I verify that a coin for sale has received a grade from a reputable coin grading organization? Read More
When did the U.S. Mint Stop Making Wheat Pennies? Explore the years the Wheat Penny celebrating President Abraham Lincoln was minted and the last year it was produced. Read More
Are Silver Coins Magnetic? Is silver magnetic? We break down ferromagnetism, diamagnetism, and how they relate to silver coins. Read More
What is a Specimen Coin? What is a specimen coin and why are they produced? This article answers these questions and more. Read More
Do Banks Sell Silver Coins? Some silver coins are considered legal tender. Can they be obtained from a local bank? Read More
