Gold Chinese Panda Coins

The Chinese Gold Panda is one of the most beautiful and intriguing coins in the world. It does not have an ancient history or long tradition. The Chinese mint began to issue them not so long ago in 1982. They are stamped out in a range of sizes, from 1/20 troy ounce to a full [...]

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Silver Chinese Panda Coins

The Chinese silver panda coin is a form of currency which is issued by the Chinese government. This coin is part of a series of silver bullion. Each coin is composed of fine troy silver, ranging from 0.5 troy ounces to 1 kilogram. Below is some information about these beautiful coins which you may find [...]

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The History of the British Sovereign Gold Coin

With a history dating back over 500 years, the British gold sovereign is perhaps the most recognized gold coin in the word. Avidly sought after by collectors for both its historical value and monetary worth, the British sovereign remains a source of fascination for coin collectors around the globe. The First Gold Sovereigns The first [...]

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Precious Metals Overview 1-16-12

The recent poor showing of European economies in worldwide stock and currency markets may have resulted in a massive sell-off of European stocks and commodities, but this only slightly affected gold prices in Asia. Demand for precious metals remains high especially in China, but the lingering economic woes of Europe — including a struggling euro [...]

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What Is A Gold IRA?

Even though you won’t be accessing your IRA or your 401k money until you retire, you are a forward thinker who wants to make sure that your money is placed in the most profitable places that it can be. Playing the stock market with your money — even though this is retirement money that you [...]

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Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin

Considered by many to be the most beautiful United States coin ever produced, the Saint-Gaudens double eagle was plagued by controversy, the death of the designer and its ultimate wholesale destruction after 1933 when most of the coins were melted down by the U.S. Treasury department. Despite the turmoil surrounding this coin, or perhaps because [...]

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American Gold Eagle Coins

The American Gold Eagle Coin is considered the most beautiful and elegant gold coin in the United States mint. This coin is the official gold coin of the US and empowered with the authority of the Gold Eagle Bullion Act of 1985, wherein it was first developed and introduced to the public. These coins can [...]

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Week In Review, Christmas Edition

First I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!  I know that we are still 2 days away but I am already in the mode of celebrating. Now it has been a sideways week for precious metals which has cause many to rethink their positions and others to claim that metals are about [...]

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Epic Ron Paul Interview

I just wanted to post this interview that Mike Maloney from GoldSilver.com did with Congressman Ron Paul about monetary policy, the Federal Reserve, the Constitution, gold and silver, and more.  Check out this eye opening video; it will have you thinking that’s for sure. . . What do you think? Have we lost our way? [...]

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The American Silver Eagle Coin

Weather you are a seasoned collector or new to the game of coin collecting, the American silver eagle, will make a nice addition to your lot.  This coin is a product of the United States Mint and was released on November, 24, 1986.  It is composed of a complete troy once of 99.9% pure silver.  [...]

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