What 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 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 moreAll About Tax when you buy and sell precious metals
Making investments is all about diversification. Whether you choose stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or something safer like precious metals, choosing a wide array of places to put your money is essential to building wealth. But like any other investment, the tax man will come calling when you sell your investment. While paying taxes on investments
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
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 all-time
Read moreAre Gold Medals Worth Much?
Nothing carries prestige and a sense of accomplishment quite like an Olympic gold medal. It signifies the discipline and sacrifice of each athlete and demonstrates for that one moment in time, a person was the best in the world at their respective discipline. But with words like “gold” thrown around, many people often wonder the
Read moreShould I Buy, Trade, or Sell Precious Metals?
The Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq have consistently reached new heights since the Great Recession. With such growth, the opportunity to invest in stocks and ETFs have reached a vast array of both institutional and retail and investors. But the question remains: when will the bubble burst? As a result, investors need to
Read morePlatinum Vs Palladium: What’s Really Going on?
Historically, gold and silver have been the most popular precious metal investments due to their applications in a number of industries, as well as jewelry. But in more recent times, both platinum and palladium have become valuable assets for investors to build wealth or create a balanced portfolio. In the past, platinum was the most
Read moreWhy the Obsession with Antiquities and Ancient Artifacts?
Starting in the late 15th or early 16th century, people began the now-centuries-old obsession with collecting things from the past. The first archaeologists hailed from Europe, fueled by the Humanism movement and a newfound interest of knowing about past civilizations. Since then, collectors have gone to the depths of the ocean and unearthed ancient tombs.
Read morePrecious Metal Investments Coin or Bullion
In 2020, markets are as unpredictable as ever. From a major crash in March due to the COVID pandemic to record growth in the months following, retail and individual investors are met with complete uncertainty about the future. To exacerbate the problem, a polarizing presidential election, a race to a vaccine, and emerging technologies are
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