Storing Bullion at Home: Pros and Cons Although keeping your bullion in the house may seem useful, there are certain considerations that should be considered. On the good side, both gold and silver can be accessed right away. There is…
Implementing Eco-Friendly Practices: How Mints Are Reducing Their Environmental Impact Reducing Energy Consumption To minimize their ecological impact, mints are making changes to environmentally friendly technology and using energy from renewable sources like wind and solar power. Switching to more…
Minting Premiums: How Much More Are You Really Paying? Whenever you purchase bullion from the mint, they charge an additional fee, but what price are you paying for that glittering stamp? The good thing is that the variation is often…
The Role of Government Mints Due to the backing of the issuing government, investors, and collectors both seek out these coins for a sense of confidence and trustworthiness. Even though the real metal value is far higher, most government-minted coins…
The Importance of Security Measures in Bullion Minting For the reliability and legitimacy of items made from metals that are precious, safety protocols in bullion minting are of the highest priority. Because of the value they hold, coins and bars…
The History of the Gold Standard Currency values were linked to gold under the gold standard. The system is used to measure money. It guarantees that money issued under a gold-standard regime can be converted into gold. Up to the…
The Minting Process: How Precious Metals Are Produced What process does the mint utilize for producing those gleaming gold and silver coins and bars? A completed item that you can grasp in your hand is the result of a remarkable…
Have you ever noticed how meticulously designed a gold bar or silver circle is when you look at it closely? Bullion craftsmen work diligently to produce pieces that are beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Take a closer look at…
Americans Mint: The United States Mint, which was established in 1792 with the goal of becoming renowned as the “best mint in the world,” has created collector and bullion coins of the highest calibre. The West Point site was established…
Ever pondered the origin of coins? Pre-measured coins with an authenticity mark were considerably more practical than having to weigh and gauge the quality of metals for each transaction. Today, mints are a multibillion-dollar industry. Through the years, new technology…
