Hook: If you’ve spent years hunting vintage Prospectors or bar varieties, stop scrolling: the Engelhard brand revival is real—and it’s bringing back some of the most recognizable bullion designs ever struck. Announced on day one of the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Oklahoma City, the relaunch pairs MKS PAMP Group with BASF ECMS (the brand owner) to deliver a modern lineup … Read more
Hook: The front door to America’s bullion supply just got a little wider. A Colorado wholesaler—Upstate Coin & Gold—has been approved as a U.S. Mint authorized purchaser, giving it direct access to American Eagle Gold and American Buffalo coins and adding fresh competition to the tightest part of the U.S. precious-metals pipeline. TL;DR: The U.S. Mint authorized purchaser system is … Read more
Hook: If you’ve noticed your local coin shop looking a little busier lately, you’re not imagining things. Gold and silver coin demand is surging—even as spot prices for precious metals hold in a relatively steady trading range. Dealers report brisk turnover, collectors are lining up for new releases, and long-term investors are adding coins as a straightforward hedge … Read more
Hook: If you woke up thinking a 2–3% U.S. premium on palladium and silver means tariff risk is priced-in for 2025, think again. The market’s calm surface hides a policy storm—US tariffs on palladium and silver could reroute supply chains, widen spreads, and upend hedging strategies for investors, dealers, and manufacturers alike. TL;DR: U.S. futures … Read more
TL;DR: Asian gold demand—led by China and India—now accounts for more than half of global consumer purchases. That physical appetite is spilling into the gold derivatives market, with COMEX Micro Gold (MGC) futures seeing a surge in trading during Asian hours. Prices are at or near record highs in 2025, supported by expectations of further U.S. rate cuts, ongoing … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered whether pop culture can move real money in numismatics, here’s your answer: the Japan Mint Dragon Ball coin sets—celebrating the franchise’s 40th anniversary—just opened for orders with tight mintages, a defined application window, and a sterling-silver centerpiece in the top-tier set. For U.S. collectors, bullion buyers, and investors who track limited-mintage opportunities, … Read more
TL;DR: Whitman’s Red Book Series is dropping three timely volumes this fall—United States Type Coins (4th Ed.), Private & Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States, and Flying Eagle & Indian Head Cents (4th Ed.)—with current pricing, grading guidance, and standardized GSID catalog numbers. For bullion buyers and coin investors, these references can tighten your bids, help you spot value in scarce … Read more
TL;DR: The U.S. Mint sales 2025 Innovation Dollar Set opened at 47,145 units in five days despite a higher $27.50 issue price, while new quarter ornaments posted softer debuts than prior years. Meanwhile, American Liberty products continued to climb, the 2025 Silver Proof Set retraced sharply after an initially strong start, Sacagawea Gold ticked sideways, Superman totals drifted, and the privy-marked Army Silver Eagle slid again. Read on for what these trends … Read more
TL;DR: The U.S. Mint has opened sales for the 2025-W Reverse Proof American Palladium Eagle, a one-ounce coin of .9995 fine palladium struck at West Point with a maximum mintage of 6,000 and an initial household limit of one. Introductory pricing is $1,695 but can move weekly under the Mint’s precious metals pricing matrix. The design reprises Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Winged Liberty obverse and the AIA Gold Medal eagle reverse, … Read more
TL;DR: September brings a concise but potent U.S. Mint September 2025 lineup: a low-mintage 2025-W Reverse Proof American Palladium Eagle (6,000), proof Morgan and Peace dollars from San Francisco, a Proof American Silver Eagle (S) with a reduced mintage, and a pop-culture pivot—Batman in gold and silver medals. Below you’ll find dates, prices, mintages, prior-sales comps, and a practical strategy so gold and silver investors, coin … Read more