One of the big ten surprises that await investors in 2019 is gold dropping to $1,000 an ounce, said Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions vice chairman Byron Wien in his annual prediction. While the majority of analysts expect the gold rally to continue — and for the yellow metal to break out to the upside, after […]
Category Archives: Coins
How Not to Get Scammed By T.V. Ads for Coins
If there is one story from this week that makes my blood boil is from the Houston Chronicle. They reported that a 72-year old woman was duped by the National Collector’s Mint (NCM) into purchasing $1.3 million in alleged rare coins. The elderly woman, like many other elderly who may not have the experience to deal with the […]
A Little History About U.S. Paper Money
Large-Size U.S. Paper Money Large-size U.S. paper money of 1861-1929 was once 50% larger than today’s currency. Of all U.S. paper money, the large-size notes issued before 1929 offer the greatest variety of beautiful, artistic designs, subject matter, and history. Their unique themes and symbolic design elements make them prized by collectors worldwide. Large-size notes […]
The History of Pre-1933 US Gold Coins
Pre-1933 Gold coins are amongst some of the rarest and most sought-after gold bullion types available on the precious metals market. These U.S. Gold Coins have been struck in 90% gold purity by the U.S. Mint since before 1933 but their history dates back to the 18th century. The Coinage Act adopted in 1794 was the first legislation that sanctioned the […]
History Of The Obverse Silver Eagle Design
The Silver American Eagle is one of the most prolific and successful bullion programs produced by the United States Mint. Silver American Eagles are widely popular and highly collected coins today but their significance is rooted in more than just the sales. There is historical significance to this coin and it starts with the obverse […]
Where to Find Your Coin’s Mintmark
Locating a Mint Mark on Coins If you are looking for a mint mark on coins made in the United States before 1968, they are usually on the reverse. In 1968, however, the location was changed by the Mint Director to the obverse (front) side of the coins. There were some exceptions, however, including the […]