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The History and Factors That Drive Palladium Prices

When assessing palladium prices, knowing the economics and geopolitical events that affect the precious metals market will help you make investment decisions.

A Brief History Of the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint has a long history of producing high quality products that are highly sought after by people all over the world. Thy

Price of Silver Today and Throughout History

The price of silver today and throughout history reveals key trends and major events, from the Hunt Brothers' spike to rising demand for solar panels

Lucy Pickens and the Confederate $100 Bill

The only woman depicted on any CSA currency is Lucy Pickens – the Queen of the Confederacy.

Why are Philharmonics so Special to Austria?

Read this article to find out why Philharmonics are special to Austria, from their iconic design and purity to their fractional sizes and heritage.

Under Three Flags – The New Orleans Mint

The New Orleans Mint was the only mint in history where it flew under three flags and it remains an important historical landmark today.

What are National Bank Notes?

National bank notes are an important part of history and remains that way today. Different from federal reserve notes, national bank notes can be found

The Legend of the Mexican Libertad Coin

The Mexican Libertad coin is one of the most popular coins on the market. The design is widely considered one of the most illustrious and

Silver Thursday | The Hunt Brothers Scheme

Fueled by an enormous amount of capital, the Hunt brothers continued stockpiling Silver and purchasing Silver futures contracts. By early 1979, the price of Silver

Five Famous Coin Artists and Their Work

These five coin artists played an integral role in creating lasting designs that were important and awe-inspiring both for their time and future generations of

Royal Canadian Mint Production Technology

In 2001, the Royal Canadian Mint became the first mint in the world to use laser technology in its manufacturing process. The molten pattern is

The Great War Silver Dollar

Morgan Silver Dollars have perhaps one of the most rich historical contexts of any coin. America had a love affair with Silver Dollar, which prompted

The $10000 Gold Certificate

The history of the $10,000 Gold Certificate is wrought in infamy. It is an interesting and satisfying account for any collector of numismatics and history

Gold Demand Throughout History

While the Gold Rush was a period of significant demand, modern technology has created a level of need for Gold that is higher than ever

The Demand for Silver Throughout History

The demand for Silver today is higher than ever because it is a crucial component of mobile phones and widely manufactured electronics.

Where are Coins Minted in the U.S.?

The U.S. Mint represents the most traditional of American values and takes pride in their coins and their ability to hold value and connect generations

The Story of Pre-1933 Gold Double Eagle Coins

The 1933 Double Eagles hold their place in history because they were the last Gold coin struck before the infamous Gold coin recall of 1933.

The Role of Coins in History

Learn how ancient coins shaped the world's payment system, from ancient Gold coins and ancient Roman coins to ancient Greek coins. Buy your own Gold

The History of Small Size U.S. Currency

Small size currency is an important and beneficial numismatic item because it has historical roots. This rare currency can be bought at competitive prices through

The History of Large Size U.S. Currency

The history of large size U.S. currency is an important one that can be traced all the way back to the beginning of the nation's

The History Of 90% Silver Coins

Also known as junk Silver, 90% Silver is highly sought after by Silver investors and metal stackers. Learn about the value of buying junk Silver

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The History and Factors That Drive Palladium Prices

A Brief History Of the Royal Canadian Mint

Price of Silver Today and Throughout History

Lucy Pickens and the Confederate $100 Bill

Why are Philharmonics so Special to Austria?

Under Three Flags – The New Orleans Mint

What are National Bank Notes?

The Legend of the Mexican Libertad Coin

Silver Thursday | The Hunt Brothers Scheme

Five Famous Coin Artists and Their Work

Royal Canadian Mint Production Technology

The Great War Silver Dollar

The $10000 Gold Certificate

Gold Demand Throughout History

The Demand for Silver Throughout History

Where are Coins Minted in the U.S.?

The Story of Pre-1933 Gold Double Eagle Coins

The Role of Coins in History

The History of Small Size U.S. Currency

The History of Large Size U.S. Currency

The History Of 90% Silver Coins

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