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Precious metals are produced by both private mints and government mints. It’s important to understand the different types of mints and products before making a decision. Let’s take a look at private mints and what they offer to investors. Private vs. government mints While government mints can and do produce all kinds of precious metal... Read More
Hundreds of years ago, before the United States was united, America was a land of independent colonies settled by people from different nations. Even though there wasn’t a unified mint at the time, many different coins were used to help the colonies conduct business with one another. The First Coins Struck in America Prior to... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Anyone with any numismatics experience can tell you that a small coin can fetch a massive price. Antique coins whose diameter measures in millimeters can fetch prices of between $100,000 and $1 million. But we aren't here to talk about small coins with high price tags. We're here to talk... Read More
Mining precious metals is an expensive endeavor. To maintain profitability, miners must utilize their resources to extract as much gold, silver, and other metals from the ground as possible. One way to determine how much metal a miner attempts to extract on a yearly basis comes down to their all-in sustaining costs (AISCs). What are... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Seems like there's been a ton of news from the U.S. Mint recently, so we thought we'd take the time to get you all caught up. Here's the most recent news from the U.S. Mint. U.S. Coast Guard 2.5 oz. silver medal design revealed Although it's a "medal" rather than... Read More
While it may seem like there are good deals for gold coins on reseller sites like Amazon and eBay, these marketplaces are filled with misrepresented products, false descriptions, and even fraudulent precious metals. So, if you are going to look for gold deals on these sites, you need to be extra careful and know how... Read More
Government mints are most recognized for one key thing -- making money. Not just generating a profit but physically producing and manufacturing the coins used as money in a nation’s economy. However, there’s a lot more to government mints than meets the eye, as they have other roles and tasks that must be performed daily.... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com A hobbyist with a metal detector discovered two of England's rarest gold coins in Norfolk county, East Anglia. One coin is the incredibly rare leopard (also known as a half florin) from 1344, its first year of minting; the other is a gold noble minted in 1351. These medieval coins both... Read More
Numismatic coins are rare or collectible coins whose value goes beyond their metal content, unlike bullion coins which are sold for their precious metal values. For example, a rare 1 oz gold coin from the 18th century will typically be worth more than an ounce of gold bullion. Collecting coins has long held an appeal... Read More
Swiss gold is famous worldwide. This relatively small nation (the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined), which has the population of New York City, has been a leading refiner of gold and other precious metals for over three centuries. Swiss banks store the gold bars minted in renowned Swiss refineries like PAMP, Valcambi,... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com The U.S. Mint went through quite the learning process with the launches of its 2021 Morgan and Peace silver dollars and the redesigned American Eagle gold and silver coins. Demand was expected to be high from the get-go, which is why the Mint lowered the household order limit for individual... Read More
Whether it's collecting state quarters, mint sets, ancient coins, or anything in between, coin collecting is a great hobby for kids. Not only is collecting a fun activity, but it is also an investment for the future. Children can learn about responsibility, finance, attention to detail, and history, all from this wonderful hobby. And with... Read More
Popular coins offer a great vehicle for investing. Bullion, proof and uncirculated coins carry value both from their precious metal content and from their scarcity. Around the United States, several key coins have gained immense popularity for collectors. Get to know these coins, their values and the variations that have been released over the years.... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Nobody's going to say no to a gold or silver bar, as long as the metal's authentic. That's the problem, though, isn't it? You can't just eyeball a bullion bar, weigh it in your hand, and know for sure it's 0.999 fine gold or a gilded tungsten counterfeit. That's where... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Whoever thought that the bullion supply shortages of 2020's pandemic-fueled buying frenzy as an outlier were just plain wrong. Over the past four months, we've seen report after report of mints worldwide selling out. While last year's supply shortages probably had as much to do with covering financial derivatives as... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com When you look at a coin from the U.K. or its members of the Commonwealth of Nations, the first woman you're likely to see is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She's been the Queen of the U.K. and Commonwealth since 1953, and though the specific portraits have changed over the... Read More
Gold bars aren’t all the same. You may have noticed gold bars that are rough, rugged, and full of swirl marks and other abnormalities. These look quite different from the gleaming gold bars packaged in a protective assay package with a crisp, smooth polish and sharp corners. What gives? Are the “rugged” looking bars bad... Read More
"I would gladly chastise those who represent things as different from what they are. Those who steal property or make counterfeit money are punished.” -Queen Elizabeth I When there is money involved, you can always bet there will be people attempting to take advantage of others. Unfortunately, this is the case in the precious metals... Read More
You may not realize it, but today’s coins are based on ancient coins that date back from the 6th century BCE up through the European Renaissance over two thousand years later. Coinage has gone through millennia of usage and innovation. For many collectors, especially those interested in numismatics, ancient coins are the prized possessions of... Read More
What is bullion? Bullion refers to precious metals in their physical form that have been refined to a high purity level. The word bullion comes from the French term bouillon, which referred to the boiling process used to refine precious metals at the time. Bullion is valued based on its weight, which is generally measured... Read More
If you're planning to upgrade your coin collection, you may want to get the Mercury dime. This dime is highly popular among coin collectors because of its extraordinary design. In fact, it was even collected during the early days of its circulation. Find out what makes the Mercury dime so appealing and why it's worth... Read More
Though you probably picture the iconic coin with President Kennedy's image when you hear the term 'half dollar,' the United States Mint has produced different half dollar coins since the early days of the country. The content below will explore the history of the half dollar coin and how the Kennedy half dollar changed how... Read More
Safe deposit boxes are on the rise around the world. In 2019, there were more than 25 million safe deposit boxes in the United States alone [1]. In the midst of their rising popularity, it's worth learning more about safe deposit boxes and whether they're the right option for storing your gold. What Is a Gold Safe... Read More
People ship gold for many reasons. Some people send gold as gifts to friends or family members. Others prefer storing their gold in secure vaults in other cities or abroad. These individuals might feel like their gold is safer in another country, away from governments, creditors or ex-partners that may try to seize it. You... Read More
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