In 1995, archeologists discovered flat and cubical coins in the Anhwei province. These coins came to scholarly attention during a 6-year excavation that took place at the bottom of the PA-Kung Hills and near tributaries of the Huai River. Because archaeologists found similar pieces bearing other names of various Ch’u cities, it remains highly probable [...]
Many people think about making an investment in precious metals, but they never take the plunge. Quite a few different things can cause people to step back and reconsider making a metal investment. Most often, these reasons boil down to one thing: fear. People fear that investing in precious metals is going to be too [...]
As you begin to look into new investments, you may be considering precious metals. These highly sought after precious metals are a great way to add stability, security, and strength to your financial portfolio. Once the economic crisis hit, it became very necessary for people to look at their finances to see where they could [...]
Investing in a gold bar is going to be much different from many other types of investment that you might make. Instead of putting your money in the hands of a broker who will invest it for you, you are able to make your own gold investments easily. While you may also be able to [...]
Gold as a commodity has been around as long as humans. It is because of its durability, its value to weight ratio and transportability that has made it a much used source of currency and investments for centuries. The rare gold coin has been one of the greatest investments because not only does it increase [...]
Silver coins were first hoarded for their intrinsic bullion value. It wasn’t until the 14th century that people began to collect coins based on their artistic value. Since that time, the world of coin collecting has become refined, and determining the value of a single coin has become a detailed practice known as numismatics. In [...]
Investors around the world are flocking to gold and silver, but the truly savvy investors are turning to a precious metal that hasn’t gotten a lot of media attention. Palladium is poised to have a big price increase, which can deliver high profits and financial success to you if you have the courage and the [...]
The United States mint has been producing gold and silver coins since 1795, and the tradition still exists today. The values of the coins rely on the amount of gold they contain, as well as the purity. If you find gold American Eagle coins from years past, you can be relatively sure that they will [...]
In an age of fiat money, precious metals shine through the darkness, acting as a true global currency and as a hedge against any economic tribulation that could occur. It is plainly obvious to many that paper does not carry true value. The more money that is printed, the less it is actually worth. Precious [...]
The recent decision of the Federal Reserve to extend the average maturity of its holdings of U.S. Treasuries sent stocks down along with gold prices. The dollar went up as many sold their gold to gain capital. Moreover, many stock investors had hoped the Federal Reserve would have done more to help get the economy [...]