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October 3, 2018September 17, 2018

Canadian Gold and Silver Maple Leaf Coins: When Only the Finest Will Do

South Africa started the gold bullion rush with the Krugerrand. Once other national mints noticed that investors couldn’t get enough of the gold and silver bullion coins, they followed suit. Now in competition, the sovereign mints of the United State, Australia, China, Canada and Switzerland offer beautiful coins of guaranteed high quality which are also legal tender in their respective countries. But no product quite reaches the level of purity as the Canadian Gold and Silver Maple Leaf coins. When you want only the very finest bullion, look to the Royal Canadian Mint.

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September 5, 2018August 21, 2018

The History of the Krugerrand

Like South Africa itself, gold Krugerrands have a storied history. As one of the most popular gold bullion coins on the market in decades past, its allure continues well into the twenty-first century. So, what are Krugerrands? Read on to find out. Continue reading “The History of the Krugerrand”

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018

Rare Coin Series: 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

The United States has produced many different coins over the centuries, many of which have gone on to become valuable collector’s items. However, none are as valuable and elusive as the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Here’s what you need to know about this unique coin. Continue reading “Rare Coin Series: 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle”

March 1, 2018February 28, 2018

Spotlight on the Gold American Eagle

Did you know that the Constitution and the Coinage Act of 1792 made gold and silver the only form of lawful money in the United States? But from 1933 to 1974, you faced a decade in prison if caught with gold money in your pocket (unless you were a dentist, in which case you could own 100 ounces). It seems unbelievable, doesn’t it? Yet, in 1933, the newly-elected president, Franklin Roosevelt, nationalized gold, declaring by executive order that owning gold would henceforth be illegal. You could say it was a bank robbery in reverse. Continue reading “Spotlight on the Gold American Eagle”