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By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com It is far, far better and much safer to have a firm anchor in nonsense than to put out on the troubled seas of thought. - John Kenneth Galbraith, 1958 The issue with putting your faith in experts lies in the presumption that they actually know what they're doing. I follow... Read More
Coin collectors are always looking for ways to improve their collections. Whether it’s beginners just getting started, or seasoned collectors looking to add the perfect coin to round out a set, everyone could use some new ideas or new perspectives for their coin collection. There are all sorts of reasons to improve your collection: increase... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Forbes contributor Clem Chambers taught us some things we didn't know about the gold market . Most gold buyers are concerned about inflation or its opposite, deflation. Chambers himself is more concerned about the former. It really doesn't matter. Gold does well in both scenarios. Assessing gold's liquidity We know... Read More
The gold South African Krugerrand and American gold eagle coins are so similar in weight, size, thickness, and purity that coin collectors often prefer them. It can be challenging for collectors to decide which of the two coins to add to their collection with so many similarities. If you’re struggling to choose between these two... Read More
The three most popular gold bullion coins globally — the American gold eagle, South African Krugerrand, and Canadian maple leaf — vie for the affection of coin collectors and investors alike. All three have their own merits and warrant a closer look. Gold American Eagle Sporting Lady Liberty on the front and a family of... Read More
There might not be anything more important than the purity of a gold coin — the purer the gold, the higher its value. Therefore, testing the purity of gold is something that all coin collectors and numismatic enthusiasts should know how to do. And one of the best ways to test the purity of gold,... Read More
If you want to know how pure your silver coins are, it might be best to strike them against a hard surface and take a listen. That’s because you can use the sound of silver to determine its purity. In fact, experts have used the silver sound test to assess the purity of coins based... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com The U.S. Mint's recent gold eagle and Morgan silver dollar programs are great. Top-notch coins being issued and sold out immediately. The Mint even returns profits to the government. How could they possibly top this two-year homerun stretch? A $1 trillion platinum coin might do it… Why are we even... Read More
Coin collectors are acutely aware of every detail and design choice on newly minted coins. This impacts the demand for a given coin, as well as its potential future value. As such, members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) who have a say in the design of new coinage in the United States wield... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Per Bylund tackles a concept few would claim to really understand: Modern Monetary Theory, or MMT. A close reading of MMT founder Warren Mosler's white paper on the subject (I dare you – reading this is like swimming through lukewarm oatmeal) isn't particularly helpful. There are, however, two takeaways: 1. Modern... Read More
Two different gold prices exist at any given time: the spot price of gold and the futures price of gold. These two prices consider the various markets on which gold trades and will likely differ, sometimes significantly, at any given moment. In this article, we will examine how the spot and futures prices of gold... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Firearm ownership is synonymous with liberty for many. From totalitarian China to the quasi-socialist Europe, there is a clear absence of privately-owned firearms (not even the British police carry sidearms). Why? Well, the government wouldn't want people accidentally shooting themselves, would they? Then they'd have to go to the free... Read More
So you’ve acquired a coin collection of your own. These coins are likely meaningful to you, whether from an economic perspective or as a sheer numismatic hobby. But what happens when you have to move your collection to your new home? Moving your precious metal coin collection can be nerve-racking, as one wrong move... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com As the last two years have highlighted (as if we needed a reminder after the last fifty years), physical precious metals always seem to enjoy a seller's market. They're always easy to liquidate, whether during prosperous times when anyone can afford to buy them, or during a risis when everyone... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Between 2013 and 2015, Goldman Sachs seemed to delight in talking down gold's price while buying large quantities. Now, two of Switzerland's biggest banks, Credit Suisse and UBS, have some interesting takes on gold. Credit Suisse: The gold bull that's selling gold In the second quarter, Credit Suisse sold around... Read More
As one of the most coveted and popular collectors’ items for coin collectors, the Morgan silver dollar has a special place in the hearts of numismatic and silver coin enthusiasts. These coins, which were once commonplace in American society, are now much rarer. Let’s examine why this is and how the Morgan Dollar became such... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Few groups like timelines as much as gold investors. And how can't they? Gold is the one asset that doesn't disappoint over time. Timelines are great in general, and they can help us separate truth from falsehood. As can be inferred from Daniel Lacalle's analysis of the 50th anniversary since... Read More
Coins make the perfect gift for any birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, or any other holiday celebration. For a coin collector, receiving a new precious metal coin is extremely exciting. Let’s take a look at some gift ideas for coin collectors. A note on choosing a precious metal coin: While gold coinage might be the preferred... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com We spend a lot of time talking about inflation, and how the dollar’s buying power slowly erodes over time. That’s a really hard concept for some people to grasp. After the second consecutive month of 5%+ inflation, I feel compelled to revisit the topic, as it’s vital for every American... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com When it comes to buying gold, Ray Dalio's definitely been consistent with his message, telling investors there is no such thing as a wrong entry point for gold. CNBC's Jim Cramer, on the other hand, believes some entry points are better than others, and that August is shaping up to... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com If you’re in the market to buy gold today, you’re probably concerned with inflation. You’re certainly not alone. As Reuters recently reported,economists are saying inflation won’t last. CEOs disagree. We’ve definitely heard arguments like this: “Who are you going to believe, the theory or your lying eyes?” Why would CEOs,... Read More
La Casa de Moneda de México (literally, The House of Money of Mexico), also known as the Mexican Mint, is one of the oldest operational mints in the world. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish monarchy who ruled modern-day Mexico at the time, the mint has been running ever since. The Mexican Mint became an... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com The first thing that most first-time gold buyers notice when browsing coins: the same coin is listed repeatedly, with quite different prices (even if they come from the same mintage). Sometimes we get polite emails pointing out our "mistake" in pricing. Sometimes not so polite. As a public service to... Read More
So, you’ve inherited a coin collection. You might be feeling grief, excitement, or maybe just overwhelmed when looking at your new possession. But what do you do now? Generally, you have three options when it comes to an inherited coin collection: Keep it – Preserve the collection as-is Grow it – Continue to add to... Read More
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the last minting of the Morgan silver dollar and the first minting of the Peace silver dollar, two coins that are both cherished by coin collectors. Here we will learn more about both of these coins, their history, and how they became such popular coins in the collector community.... Read More
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