Perth Mint’s September sales jumped—gold up 21% and silver up 36%—as global investors reacted to rising uncertainty, rate-cut expectations, and the release of popular Lunar Series coins. While annual gold sales remain below 2023 levels, demand from U.S. buyers accelerated sharply, reinforcing gold and silver’s role as safe-haven assets. This article breaks down what the … Read more
TL;DR Summary A priceless 3,000-year-old Egyptian gold bracelet was stolen and melted down for just $4,000. While shocking, the story underscores an important truth for investors: gold’s intrinsic value—unlike art or collectibles—endures regardless of form. This article explores what the theft reveals about gold’s timeless role as money, why gold remains the ultimate store of … Read more
Hook: Gold has ripped to record highs, yet leading strategists argue that gold is still underowned. That paradox is exactly why many bullion buyers, coin investors, and U.S. allocators see more upside ahead—even after a historic run. As one State Street Investment Management analyst put it in early October, it’s a matter of when, not if, the market tests … Read more
Hook: Gold sprinted toward fresh records as Washington hit the pause button. Then it whipsawed. If you’re a U.S. bullion buyer or coin investor wondering how a federal closure really moves the metal, you’re not alone. The government shutdown impact on gold prices isn’t a one-note story—it’s a blend of ETF flows, interest-rate expectations, policy anxiety, and plain … Read more
Hook: A chest of paper dollars would rot to mush after centuries under the sea. Silver and gold? They emerge glinting—still money, still valuable. The latest Florida Treasure Coast coin discovery—over 1,000 Spanish silver reales, five gold escudos, and other artifacts valued at more than $1 million—reminds investors why hard money endures when fiat fades. TL;DR (for quick readers): Salvors … Read more
Hook: When headlines scream that 16.56 million ounces of silver just left SLV in 72 hours, it’s tempting to read “panic” or “shortage” into the tape. But in the world of silver ETFs, big numbers can hide simple mechanics—and real signals. If you buy silver coins, stack bars, or trade the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), understanding SLV silver … Read more
TL;DR: The U.S. Navy 250th Anniversary Silver Eagle is a one-ounce, .999 fine 2025-S Proof American Silver Eaglestruck at the San Francisco Mint with a special Navy privy mark. It went on sale October 10, 2025 at noon ET for $105, with a one-per-household limit for the first 24 hours and the series’ modern security edge (reeded-edge variation). Early reports show it dominated the Mint’s launch-week … Read more
TL;DR: The 2025-S Proof American Silver Eagle launched with blockbuster demand—91,620 coins sold on day one against a 110,000 product limit and 158,008 mintage cap at a $95 issue price. Struck at the San Francisco Mint (.999 fine, 1 oz) with the edge-notch security feature and the Type 2 design introduced in 2021, this release blends artistry and anti-counterfeiting tech. For investors and coin enthusiasts, it offers strong collectibility—but … Read more
Hook: If you follow precious metals, you’ve probably seen bold claims that a U.S. military study “confessed” America’s vulnerability and secretly centered silver in a hidden resource war. The truth is both less dramatic and more investable: silver is not named as a top strategic mineral in that study—but in 2025 its industrial and monetary … Read more
Hook: Imagine turning yesterday’s frying oil into tomorrow’s bullion. It sounds like alchemy, but new research suggests cooking oil silver recovery from e-waste might be practical, scalable, and dramatically cleaner than traditional methods. For gold and silver investors in the U.S., coin investors, general readers, and bullion buyers, this is more than a quirky lab … Read more