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By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com We get a lot of questions from first-time precious metals shoppers about how to buy bullion. Gold or silver? Coins or bars? We get it. Bullion investment these days can feel daunting. People are waking up to the reality of how different, and indeed less valuable, paper gold is compared... Read More
Why does the 1 oz American gold eagle coin weigh more than one troy ounce? It’s a reasonable question with a simple answer: the coin does contain one troy ounce of gold, and it also contains other metals that increase the total gross weight of the coin up to 1.09 oz. Here’s the simple... Read More
Over the nearly 3,000-year history of coins, you’d probably be surprised to learn how little has changed about their general shape and size. Some things remain the same, like the size of human hands, the amount of weight that comfortably fits into a pocket. While the subtle differences between coins might be easily overlooked, bullion... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com For a famous billionaire fund manager, Ray Dalio offers a surprising amount of useful information and insight for the everyday person. He's not afraid to ask the tough questions, like: Why in the world would you own bonds, when the economics of investing in bonds (and most financial assets) has... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Gold is pretty much synonymous with risk-free investment. The kind of track record it boasts has warranted that no entry point is wrong. And whatever the entry point, it still boasts plenty of upside on every corner. But to truly understand how difficult this is to achieve for an asset,... Read More
Gold bullion products are some of the purest forms of gold available in the world. When it comes to gold bullion, investors can choose from bullion coins, rounds, and bars. Each of these options is useful in its own ways and has its pros and cons. What is gold bullion? Ever wonder why precious metals... Read More
Since its founding in 1961, Valcambi has built a stellar reputation as one of the leading gold refineries in both Switzerland and Europe, as well as around the world. Their path to becoming one of the most influential gold refineries has ties to Switzerland’s role as the leading gold refiner in the world. Today, Valcambi... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com It does seem like everyone's buying silver these days, even if the paper market price might not show it. We know that investment demand has been skyrocketing, and now, the latest report from the Silver Institute tells us that this year's demand will total 1.29 billion ounces. It's the first... Read More
If you buy silver and gold bullion, you may have heard of a “monster box.” A plastic box used to securely and compactly store and transport a large number of bullion coins, rounds, or bars is called a monster box in coin collecting and bullion investor jargon. Monster boxes are designed to protect coins and... Read More
For many people, finding suitable precious metals to invest in can be a challenge. Everyone seems to be familiar with gold as a safe haven in which to ride out the storm of a tumultuous market. But what about silver bullion? Does it make sense to buy silver bullion, and if so, what kind? Why... Read More
What is the America The Beautiful (ATB) Series? In 2008, Congress passed America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act. This piece of legislation required a series of quarters and bullion coins to have designs on the coin’s reverse side, with one design for each U.S. state and territory, 56 in all. There are two... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Okay, it's official: inflation, at 6.2% year-over-year, is out of control. Almonty Industries CEO Lewis Black has some discouraging predictions… Next year, you're really going to start to feel it. It will be a tough year. There is a whole generation that has never been in an inflationary environment. And... Read More
Over the past several years, silver bullion has grown in demand and popularity. Thanks to its low price compared to other precious metals, silver bullion is accessible to all investors and, depending on the form, can make not only an excellent hedge against inflation but a great collectible item as well. What is silver bullion?... Read More
Allocating a portion of your portfolio to bullion is, for most people, an investment in safety and security. Bullion provides investors a haven from economic volatility and uncertainty while also providing upside potential, not to mention the beauty and appeal of majestic coinage and bars. There are many types of bullion in which you can... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com There isn't really a bad time to buy gold. It's not an investment that's going to make its buyers wish they didn't buy into the hype. Today, considering the relatively mild movent in gold's price despite a very favorable environment, is looking like a great time to buy bullion &ndash... Read More
Gold bullion coins come in a variety of sizes. Even those coins which have the same weight and purity may have different dimensions. These differences are often so small that it’s difficult to distinguish them with the naked eye. Here, we will take a look at coin dimensions for some of the most well-known gold... Read More
The United States is a vast country containing many amazing things: subtropical wetlands, rugged mountains, arctic landscapes and arid deserts, the world’s largest and tallest trees, landscapes as diverse as its citizenry. This is exactly what Katharine Lee Bates embodied when she wrote “America the Beautiful,” which would become one of the country’s most patriotic... Read More
For over 2,500 years, coins have served as a means for allowing people to trade goods and services. During that time, the process of producing these coins has changed through advancements in technology. From the original ancient Lydian and Ionian Greek processes to the hyper-efficient computerized methods used today, we’ll explore an overview of the... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com You may, or may not, have heard of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). It's the department within the Treasury that regulates and supervises our banks. Basically, their job is to keep banking safe for us. You may or may not have heard of Saule Omarova, Biden's nominee... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com We've already covered who's paying for inflation: the middle class and below. In other words, the bottom 50%. Those of us least able to afford it. But who is truly benefitting from it? Maybe you've wondered why we need the 2% targeted inflation rate that the Federal Reserve decided was... Read More
As the world’s second-largest economy, China has a strong need for coin minting. And if anyone knows how to mint coins, it should be the Chinese who have a long and storied history of coinage. China may, in fact, be the home of the world’s oldest mint. Currently, three Chinese mints manufacture and distribute precious... Read More
Coin collectors were in awe when in 2016, the British Royal Mint began releasing the Queen’s Beasts, a collection of eleven coins produced in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. With the eleventh and final coin released in 2021, it’s time we take a deeper look at this stunning collection. What are the Queen’s Beasts? The... Read More
It’s a question you might have never thought to ask: why are coins round? Round coins have been a part of commerce for centuries, but did you know that this decision was about more than just aesthetics? Let’s travel back to ancient times to understand better how our coinage got to be the shape it... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com This time of year, we're planning our Halloween costumes and our Thanksgiving guest list. We're not near Christmas yet. And, like last year, it's probably not going to be as merry as the ones before. But will there be anything under the tree this year? That's according to the White... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com As seen on Wolf Street, on October 1, the Federal Reserve released data that reaffirmed something we already knew: the rich get richer, and the rest of us struggle, running just as fast as we can so we don't fall behind. This isn't news. There's a reason it's called "the... Read More
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