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How Much is It Worth? Valuing Gems and Precious Metals

Having trouble putting a value on your gems, gold or other precious metals? Check out this video (or read below) on how to value your rare gems and mineral specimens! Remember the Four C's of Valuing Gems and Minerals:…

February 19, 2025gems, Gold, Precious Metals, YouTube

Coins

Gold Price at Stalemate

The spot gold price ended the month of November almost where it had begun. This outcome perhaps discouraged many potential bullion-related coin sales in its wake. No excitement often leads to no buyers. Mint sales of gold and silver…

February 19, 2025Collector's Coins, currency, Gold, Gold Coins, News, Precious Metals

Cryptocurrency Currency Price Analysis

Gold Price Could Show Impacts on BitCoin

Bitcoin (BTC) traders could get cues from an apparent negative correlation that has developed between bitcoin and gold prices.

February 17, 2025BitCoin, Bitcoin Cash, Gold, Market Price Bitcoin, Precious Metals, Precious metals futures

Currency News Precious Metals

U.S. Mint Gold Bullion Sales Slow in August

United States Mint bullion sales in August were steady for American Silver Eagles, but weak historically, and slowed sharply for American Eagle and Buffalo gold coins, figures from the bureau show. The U.S. Mint’s 2022 American Platinum Eagle continues…

February 15, 2025Bullion, News, Precious Metals, Silver, spot price

Mining Precious Metals

Gold Price at All Time LOW

Precious metals prices at all time low on Tuesday for a third straight session. Both gold and silver posted their lowest settlements in just over a year. Gold for August delivery shed $12.40, or 1%, to finish at $1,227.30 an ounce on…

February 11, 2025futures, Gold Price, Precious Metals, spot price, stocks

Precious Metals Variety & Errors News

Gold Value Rises as Silver Declines

Precious metals futures split in the mid-week trading session Wednesday. Gold was among the winners, rising for a second session in a row as U.S. stocks sank on the day. Gold for December delivery rose $1.90, or 0.2%, to settle…

February 4, 2025futures, Gold, Precious Metals, Silver, Stock Market

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Precious Metals Currency News

Precious Metals More Available, Premiums Declining

By the middle of March, demand in the U.S. for physical precious metals, especially gold and silver, was so strong that retailer inventories were largely depleted. As dealers attempted to restock from suppliers, wholesale inventories ran out. As primary…

February 3, 2025coin news, News, Precious Metals

Coins

Platinum Deficit through 2021

The World Platinum Investment Council reports the global platinum supply relative to demand was in a deficit during the first three months of 2018. Despite that, compared to the final three months of 2017, investment demand was down 26 percent. The U.S.…

January 30, 2025futures, platinum, Precious Metals, spot price

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WHAT KIND OF SILVER SHOULD I BUY?

I recommend common government-minted one-ounce bullion coins. First, the Silver American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leaf coins. These coins are common, highly recognizable, composed of .999 fine or better silver, and are not prone to high premiums like rare…

January 28, 2025Precious Metals, Silver Buying Guide, Silver Guide, What Silver Do I Buy?

Mining Currency News Precious Metals

Gold Marks 0.8% Weekly Gain, Silver Slips 0.4%

Gold futures closed higher Friday for the first time in three sessions, padding a weekly gain — the third in four weeks. Gold for December delivery rose $4, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,205.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the…

January 22, 2025gold futures, Gold Price, gold value, Precious Metals, stocks