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
TL;DR: Historic treasure from the S.S. Central America—America’s fabled “Ship of Gold”—will be showcased at the International Money Expo (IMEX) in Nashville, Sept. 4–6, 2025. Expect multi-million-dollar California Gold Rush bars, high-grade 1857-era U.S. gold coins, and first-hand insights from recovery scientist Bob Evans at Finest Known’s booth #401. Beyond the wow factor, the exhibit offers timely lessons on bullion vs. numismatics, rarity, provenance, … Read more
TL;DR: The 2026 U.S. banknote redesign starts with a new $10 bill that adds next-gen security and a raised tactile feature for accessibility. A joint Treasury–Federal Reserve–Secret Service program (the ACD Steering Committee) leads the rollout. Banks and cash-handling machines will need software—and in some cases hardware—updates to reliably accept the notes, even as older designs remain legal and spendable. For gold and silver … Read more
TL;DR: The most coveted small-size \$1 and \$2 Red Seal notes are the 1928 United States Notes—especially stars and mule varieties. They’re historically important (first U.S. national currency type), legally valid, and scarce in top grade. If you collect alongside bullion, focus on rarity, originality, and authentication; let condition and provenance—not hype—drive bids. Why \$1 … Read more