“It takes a village to raise a child,” the old saying goes, and the same could be said about creating a good numismatic book. This brings to mind the most prolific numismatic writer of all time, Q
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Who do you thank in a numismatic book?
“It takes a village to raise a child,” the old saying goes, and the same could be said about creating a good numismatic book. This brings to mind the most prolific numismatic writer of all time, Q
New secrets of S.S. Central America treasure revealed in Bowers-Manley book
Impressive book provides previously undisclosed information about fabulous Gold Rush sunken treasure of fabled “Ship of Gold”
(July 29, 2019) — Never before revealed information about the greatest American treasure ever found, the tons of California Gold Rush-era coins, ingots, and gold dust recovered from the 1857 sinking of the S.S
Bowers on collecting: The half dollar mystery and more
I continue my replies to ideas for topics that were furnished by readers in May. This comes from Jim S
Useful tips on avoiding fakes topic of ANA presentation by Michael Fuljenz
(Rosemont, Illinois) July 3, 2019 — Former American Numismatic Association authenticator, grader, and instructor, Dr. Michael Fuljenz, will give expert advice about counterfeits in the marketplace during his Money Talks seminar at the ANA 2019 Chicago World’s Fair of Money
ICTA Executive Director Jimmy Hayes discusses silver and gold bullion taxes in U.S. states with James Anderson of SD Bullion
On last week’s Metals and Markets podcast, SD Bullion’s James Anderson talked with Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) Executive Director Jimmy Hayes about changing bullion sales tax rates for gold and silver in various U.S
2019 precious metals outlook: The return of the bull?
Statues of the two symbolic beasts of finance, the bear and the bull, in front of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Photo by Eva K
2019 precious metals outlook: The return of the bull?
Statues of the two symbolic beasts of finance, the bear and the bull, in front of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Photo by Eva K
Déjà vu all over again: American Innovation Dollar Coin Program
On July 10, legislation calling for the issuance of a new series of $1 coins that will honor American innovations and innovators was sent to President Trump to be signed into law, which he is expected to do.
The bill, H
We have seen the 2018 low for gold
“The reality of a real trade war and its effect on the U.S
Despite decreased bullion sales in June, bullion coins may be the way of the future for U.S. coinage
From enduring decreased sales in June to battling worldwide counterfeiting operations, American bullion coins have taken a beating in 2018. However, from a collecting standpoint, bullion coins are coming into the limelight
Man pleads guilty to selling, importing fakes; impersonating agent
ACTF plays a key role in the investigation and assists experts in identifying fakes
A New Jersey man admitted June 25 to impersonating a federal agent while selling counterfeit coins and bars and unlawfully importing counterfeit coins and bars into the United States, according to U.S
Red Book recollections: Phil Bressett
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 72nd edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the long-lived reference work
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending May 13, 2018
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How interest rate hikes and a lack of scarcity brought the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle gold coin sales to the lowest levels in a decade
What’s going on with gold?
Recently on CNBC’s “Trading Nation,” Larry McDonald, publisher of The Bear Traps Report, explained that gold is currently “breaking out.” He elucidated that gold has consistently held a relationship with interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and utilized the fictional characters of Charlie Brown and Lucy van Pelt as a metaphor to illustrate this relationship
Bitcoin: Digital bullion, or just digital?
In a recent interview on the “Fast Money Halftime Report,” renowned trader Mark Fisher discussed the similarities between the current hype for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin and the silver rush seen in the late 1970s and 1980s. Fisher attributes Bitcoin’s rapid rise in value to its organic popularity (i
Texas attorney general issues consumer-protection tips for gold buyers
(Austin, Texas)—With input from numismatic experts, the attorney general of Texas, Ken Paxton, has issued a consumer-protection alert about buying and selling gold coins.
Award-winning rare-coin and precious-metals writer Michael Fuljenz, president of Universal Coin and Bullion in Beaumont, Texas, provided continuing consultation to the attorney general’s office on this important consumer alert
Texas attorney general issues consumer-protection tips for gold buyers
(Austin, Texas)—With input from numismatic experts, the attorney general of Texas, Ken Paxton, has issued a consumer-protection alert about buying and selling gold coins.
Award-winning rare-coin and precious-metals writer Michael Fuljenz, president of Universal Coin and Bullion in Beaumont, Texas, provided continuing consultation to the attorney general’s office on this important consumer alert
Whitman Publishing releases new gold “toolkit”:GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today
(Pelham, Alabama)—On the Fourth of July, 2017, Whitman Publishing will release a newly updated second edition of its award-winning book GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today, by Jeff Garrett and Q. David Bowers
Whitman Publishing releases new gold “toolkit”:GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today
(Pelham, Alabama)—On the Fourth of July, 2017, Whitman Publishing will release a newly updated second edition of its award-winning book GOLD: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Sell Today, by Jeff Garrett and Q. David Bowers
Will the Trump administration make gold great again?
Donald Trump has been interested in gold for decades and once reportedly accepted rent payment in gold bars when APMEX was opening a New York branch back in 2011 (see photo above, or scroll down for video). He also bought a large quantity of gold for about $185 an ounce when gold ownership was legalized in 1975, and sold at just under $800 an ounce years later
Will the Trump administration make gold great again?
Donald Trump has been interested in gold for decades and once reportedly accepted rent payment in gold bars when APMEX was opening a New York branch back in 2011 (see photo above, or scroll down for video). He also bought a large quantity of gold for about $185 an ounce when gold ownership was legalized in 1975, and sold at just under $800 an ounce years later
The New Case for Gold and the Gold Standard
If you follow precious metals, you are probably familiar with James Rickards, best-selling author of books such as The Death of Money and Currency Wars, an advisor to the defense and intelligence communities on international economics and financial threats, and a well-known expert on monetary policy and bullish proponent of gold. He has been working for 35 years as an attorney and investment banker
The New Case for Gold and the Gold Standard
If you follow precious metals, you are probably familiar with James Rickards, best-selling author of books such as The Death of Money and Currency Wars, an advisor to the defense and intelligence communities on international economics and financial threats, and a well-known expert on monetary policy and bullish proponent of gold. He has been working for 35 years as an attorney and investment banker
Gold, Rain, and Weddings: India’s Monsoons and World Gold Prices
Even as precious-metals prices continue their downward trend, market watchers continue to affirm their faith in gold as an economic safe-house in an uncertain financial world. The factors at play are numerous; ranking high among them are a tense U
Value of Gold Hits Highest Mark in Over Two Years
The value of an ounce of gold rose to $1,370 yesterday before settling at $1,356.70 today, according to the London Bullion Market Association
Possible Price Increase for U.S. Mint’s Gold Collector Coins
The value of an ounce of gold is currently $1,254.60 according to the London Bullion Market Association, which marks an increase of nearly $35 an ounce since last Monday
U.S. Mint Raises Prices on Gold Coins Twice in Three Weeks
The value of an ounce of gold has climbed roughly $100 in the past month, prompting the U.S