The World’s 4 Most Terrifying Currencies
When you think about money, it probably doesn’t conjure up horrific visions. Sure, money is the root of all evil, but when you’re holding a $100 bill in your hand, you’re not thinking about an evil Benjamin Franklin. However, the world has plenty of terrifying currencies that can make you feel uneasy. Here are some
Read more4 Surprisingly Strong Currencies That Aren’t the U.S. Dollar
As the U.S. Dollar continues to gather value comparatively to some of the world’s other currencies, a few countries still have the upper hand in terms of value. While the Euro goes neck-and-neck with the U.S. Dollar in terms of value and the British Pound continues to go strong, other currencies fall under the radar.
Read moreWhat Are the Oldest Coins in the World?
Currency has been around in some form for over 5,000 years, starting with the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. Since that time, the currency has evolved to what you see today, using materials of little value to represent higher amounts of wealth. If you’re a current coin collector or an aspiring one, adding old currency to your
Read moreWhy You Should Consider Precious Metals and Coins During a Bear Market
The bear market of 2022 is on. The anomaly of the post-COVID bull market has run its course and the current down-slope of the market appears to have no end, at least in the short term. Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned veteran, the question remains: what do you invest in to weather
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between Currency and Cryptocurrency? A Quick Guide
It seems like a new cryptocurrency pops up every day. And while Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum continue to dominate the cryptocurrency landscape, extreme volatility remains. To this effect, cryptocurrency investments are all about timing. But cryptocurrency shouldn’t overshadow investments in true currency, such as historic coins, bullion, or currency notes. However, amateur investors often have
Read moreCelebrate National Coin Week 2022 This April
Whether you’re an avid coin collector or you’re just beginning your collection, April is one time of year to get excited about. Each April, enthusiasts get together around the country to celebrate National Coin Week, and in 2022, it falls between April 17 and April 23. So, if you’re a numismatist by trade or passion,
Read more5 Reasons to Love Coin Collecting
The societal view toward coin collecting isn’t one of glamour or prestige. In most cases, it has a general sense of nerdiness to it. But just like stamp collecting or action figure collecting, it’s a profitable enterprise that can help you shed the stigma of loving everything about currency. If you’ve thought about entering the
Read moreReasons Precious Metals Are the Perfect Holiday Gift for You (and Others)
Since the COVID-induced stock market collapse in March 2020, investors keep hearing the same thing: the inevitable crash or bubble burst is just beyond the horizon. While markets have maintained steady and even absurd returns (here’s looking at you, Tesla), the current rate of market growth can’t persist. So then, it becomes a matter of
Read moreThe Most Valuable Coins That Might Be Hiding in Your Change Jar
Everyone has dreams of retiring early, spending time with family, or just grabbing a cocktail and sitting on the beach of some far-off island. In most cases, a lifetime of work and savings is the only way to make this happen. But in other instances, people just get lucky: like the family that found $1
Read moreIs a Volatile Market Turning Investors to Precious Metals?
On March 16, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 3,000 points in one day, marking the biggest one-day drop in the Dow in history. Since that time, the market has rebounded in ways no one imagined and continues to sustain a bull run with only minor hiccups. But with the rise to
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