Bitcoin is unlike the traditional fiat currency system that we use today where all money is created and controlled by central banks such as the Fed or the European Central Bank (ECB). With Bitcoin, there is no central authority and as such is referred to as a “decentralized” peer-to-peer payment network. Broken down simply, you […]
Summer Savings! Now at Golden Eagle, all orders ship for a flat rate of $4.95. We’ve gotten rid of complex shipping tables and lowered the price to the lowest tier for everybody – regardless of the amount of your order. You’ll still receive the top quality service you’ve been used to, just for much cheaper […]
Being in the coin business for just about 40 years, we’ve seen a lot of markets and trends come and go. Bull markets, bear markets, the silver bubble (and crash) of 1980, the 2000’s commodities boom and more recently, the rise of graded coins. When PCGS came about and began offering grading coins as a […]
Put simply, the Gold Standard is a monetary system where a country’s currency is based on a fixed quantity of gold. For example, a country could set the price of one ounce of gold at $100 dollars and gold would be bought and sold at that price. This would effectively give $1 dollar the value […]
“Junk silver” is a loose term that is used throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It generally applies to any silver coin that is being collected or sold strictly for its silver content. Often times, these junk silver coins are worn, exhibiting scratches and nicks from being in circulation and have […]
99¢ Over Spot! Silver Buffalo Rounds on sale while supplies last! We don’t expect this special to last long! While supplies last, we’re offering 1 oz Silver Buffalo Rounds at bargain basement prices. With silver hovering around $19/ounce this is an excellent opportunity to load up on silver rounds. These low prices are available for […]
Have you ever seen a coin placed atop a gravestone in a cemetery? If you’ve ever walked through Arlington National Cemetery or any other site where a fallen soldier is buried, this is a common appearance. That coin atop the gravestone has a special significance whether it’s placed by a loved one or a U.S. […]
Most people don’t give a second thought to their pocket change. You buy a soda, toss the coins in your pocket and when you get home they go in a jar. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Eventually, you’ll have enough coins in your jar to cash in at your local bank or Coinstar. If you work in […]
Complete Your Set Today! 1986 -2014 coins in stock!!! Proof Silver Eagles are a perennial favorite. Their growth in popularity has made it difficult to find Perfect-70 specimens. We’ve updated our stock and now have PF70 Proof Silver Eagles available in all years from their inception (1986) to present issue (2014) – certified by PCGS […]
Have you ever wondered what the term XF45 or MS64DPL stand for? While most people understand that a coin in a plastic coin holder (or “slab”) has been assessed a grade, there are some nuances, details and even history that those same people probably don’t know about. So let’s get started. With the advent of […]
Grab your Perfect-70 Baseball Coin Before They’re Sold Out! For the first time ever, the United States Mint has created a curved coin to commemorate the Baseball Hall Of Fame! The demand and popularity for this coin has far exceeded the industry’s wildest expectations. Each $1 Silver coin features a concave obverse depicting a baseball […]
In the past decade, the term “Pre-1933 Gold” has become commonplace in the bullion industry. Companies have used infomercials, radio ads and email marketing to urge customers to purchase gold bullion that was minted prior to 1933. While there is some merit in owning gold bullion that was minted prior to 1933, many consumers are […]
Get your hands on these 2014 Silver Maples while they’re at rock bottom prices! The Silver Maple Leaf from the world-renowned Royal Canadian Mint is a perennial favorite and the second most popular silver bullion coin on the market. Orders in increments of 25 will come shipped in mint tubes from the RCM. The 2014 Silver […]
Earlier this month the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met to discuss a proposal to change the reverse design of the American Silver Eagle, the United States Mint’s flagship bullion product and arguably the most popular bullion coin in the world with sales this year on pace to reach 50 million units. Buy 2015 Silver […]
$9.99 Over Spot! Pamp Suisse 2.5g Gold Bars On Sale For 48 Hours Only! For a limited time only, we’re offering these 2.5 gram gold bars produced by the world-famous Pamp Suisse company at only $9.99 per bar over spot. These bars featuring their famous Lady Fortuna design are considered by many in the industry […]
Coin collectors always have one eye on the bullion value of their coins and may also directly collect bullion in the form of gold, silver and platinum coins and bars. The last few weeks have been turbulent times indeed for all kinds of investors. Cryptocurrencies collapsed, and now seem to be reviving, thanks in part […]
Gold & Silver Market 11-23-2015
The precious metals sector was confusing last week, with a mixed bag of performances and no clear pattern visible. The two big investment items, gold and silver, didn’t show a lot of movement. Neither did platinum, while palladium managed to rise. With the equities markets also rising quite strongly, propelled mostly by gains in defense […]
Gold & Silver Market 11-17-2015
Once again there were disappointing results right across the precious metals sector last week, although the scale of losses varied. Overall it was a worrying period, because metals managed to lose ground even though the equities markets fell heavily. Normally we’d have expected to see metals make a lot of ground in these market conditions, […]
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