\$1 and \$2 Red Seal notes: a practical guide for U.S. gold, silver, and paper-money investors

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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

U.S. tariffs halt coin shipments: what gold, silver, and coin investors need to know now

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TL;DR: A sudden U.S. policy change ending the de minimis exemption on low-value imports has triggered an 80%+ collapse in international postal traffic and led 88 postal operators—including major European services—to suspend shipments to the U.S. That’s squeezing supplies of foreign and ancient coins while domestic demand remains hot, aided by the U.S. Mint’s new laser-engraved privy-mark releases. Smart investors can navigate the turbulence by adjusting sourcing, … Read more

Mauritius 100-rupee polymer banknote: what bullion and coin investors should know

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TL;DR: Mauritius has introduced a redesigned 100-rupee polymer banknote with a transparent Dodo window and modern security tech. For U.S. gold and silver investors—and coin and currency collectors—this is a timely case study in how fiat design upgrades affect durability, counterfeiting, and collectability, and why banknote changes often appear alongside periods of economic recalibration. Why the Mauritius 100-rupee … Read more

2025 Coin of the Year: What Austria’s “Supernova” Win Means for Collectors, Investors, and the Modern Coin Market

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Hook: Ten trophies, a razor-thin final vote, and one breathtaking silver coin that literally curves like a blast wave. The 2025 Coin of the Year (COTY) crowned Austria’s colorized 20-euro “Supernova” as the year’s top coin—an eye-popping blend of science, art, and minting innovation that has collectors buzzing and investors taking note. The award was … Read more

Great Canadian Treasure Hunt: Your Expert Guide to the $1 Million Gold Search

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Hook: Somewhere in Canada, a weatherproof case hides a code redeemable for 217 one-ounce gold coins—roughly $1 million in gold—and you don’t need a pickaxe, metal detector, or climbing gear to go after it. What you do need is a plan, reliable sourcing, and a cool head. Welcome to the Great Canadian Treasure Hunt.  TL;DR (for quick readers) Why the Great … Read more

Engelhard Brand Revival: What the 2025 Relaunch Means for Bullion Buyers and Coin Investors

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TL;DR: The Engelhard brand revival is official: MKS PAMP Group, under license from BASF ECMS, is reintroducing classic Engelhard pieces—including a 1-oz silver Prospector round, a tenth-ounce .9999 gold Prospector(limited to 5,000), a 3-oz cast silver bar, and a new Engelhard Liberty Set (1, 5, and 10 oz bars) offered exclusively at APMEX. Collectors get authentic designs and low mintages; investors get renewed supply from a … Read more

Palladium American Eagle: What the 2025-W Reverse Proof Means for Investors and Collectors

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TL;DR: The Palladium American Eagle returns on September 4, 2025 in a Reverse Proof finish from West Point (W)with a product/mintage limit of 6,000 and initial pricing at $1,695 under the Mint’s metals pricing matrix. Historic Weinman designs, limited supply, and a volatile palladium market make this a tightly focused opportunity for coin investors and bullion buyers. Why this Palladium American Eagle matters now A small mintage, … Read more

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

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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

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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