U.S. Mint Authorized Purchaser: What Upstate Coin & Gold’s New Status Means for Investors Right Now

Hook: If you buy American Eagle or American Buffalo gold coins, your final price and how quickly you can get product are shaped by a small, elite gatekeeper group: U.S. Mint authorized purchasers. That club just added a new member—Upstate Coin & Gold of Centennial, Colorado—and the ripple effects matter to bullion buyers, coin investors, and dealers across … Read more

American Silver Eagles: Why Whitman’s New Fifth Edition Matters to Investors and Collectors in 2025

TL;DR: Whitman’s American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Silver Bullion Coin Program (5th ed.) lands ahead of the series’ 40th anniversary. The update adds fresh analysis through 2025, expanded mintage data, the 2021 Type 2 reverse, and a collecting how-to—useful for U.S. bullion buyers and coin investors navigating premiums, authenticity, and liquidity.  A quick hook for … Read more

2026 and 2027 U.S. Mint Comic Art Coins and Medals: What Supergirl, Robin, Green Lantern, The Flash, Batgirl, and Aquaman Mean for Investors and Collectors

Hook: If you buy gold and silver—or you just love high-impact U.S. Mint art—circle 2026 and 2027. The Mint’s Comic Art Coin and Medal Program is expanding with six new DC Super Heroes, and the formats (24K gold and .999 fine silver) plus U.S. Mint provenance make these 2026 and 2027 U.S. Mint Comic Art … Read more

2025 Wonder Woman Coin and Medal Designs: What Investors and Collectors Should Know Now

If you buy gold and silver—or simply love iconic U.S. coinage—this fall’s debut of the 2025 Wonder Woman coin and medal designs is a rare crossover moment. The United States Mint has confirmed that Wonder Woman will join its new Comic Art Coin and Medal Program, a multi-year series honoring DC Super Heroes across 24K gold and .999 fine silver formats. For … Read more

U.S. Mint Coin Production July 2025: What a 102% Surge—and Near-Zero Pennies—Signals for Investors and Collectors

If you track U.S. coin supply, July’s numbers turned heads: total output jumped to 414.12 million coins, more than double June’s pace, even as the Mint struck a token 400,000 pennies—just 0.1% of the month’s production. For bullion buyers, coin hobbyists, and anyone watching America’s shift away from low-value denominations, U.S. Mint coin production July 2025 is a data point you can’t ignore. TL;DR … Read more

2025 American Women Quarters Ornaments: A Low-Limit Collectible Series at the Finish Line of a Historic Program

If you collect modern U.S. coinage—or you’re hunting for a unique, low-limit holiday gift—the 2025 American Women Quarters ornaments are one of this year’s sleeper picks. Priced at $36.75 each with a product limit of just 2,500 per design, these pieces bundle a vivid display ornament around a 2025-dated, uncirculated Philadelphia-minted quarterhonoring one of five extraordinary women. Sales started August 26, … Read more

U.S. Mint Laser-Engraved American Eagle Coin: Security Upgrade or Hype? A Bullion Expert’s Deep Dive

Hook: If you stack silver or build a U.S. coin set, this is the release to pay attention to. The U.S. Mint laser-engraved American Eagle coin—a 2025-W Silver Proof—introduces laser-engraved dies and a new laser-themed privy mark. Beyond the buzz, it’s a real test of how modern minting tech can slow an avalanche of counterfeits without abandoning … Read more

Rare Coins Worth $5,000–$10,000: A Bullion Expert’s Guide for Investors and Collectors

Hook: If you’re a U.S. gold or silver investor looking beyond spot price charts, the most compelling “alpha” in precious metals often hides in plain sight—inside a handful of rare coins worth $5,000–$10,000 that combine intrinsic metal value with history, scarcity and passionate collector demand. TL;DR: In a year when gold has set fresh records and investor demand remains … Read more

Celtic Gold Coins: What a Record Discovery Means for Gold and Silver Investors

TL;DR: A vast La Tène–era Celtic settlement uncovered near Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, yielded thousands of artifacts—including Celtic gold coins—from a 2nd-century BCE trade hub. Beyond the headlines, this find highlights why gold and silver have preserved value for millennia, how rare-coin markets behave differently from bullion, and what investors should consider today (authenticity, provenance, storage, and … Read more