The South African Krugerrand, minted in 1967 was the first and most popular gold bullion coin until the American eagle gold coin was produced in 1986. Since it was first coined the American Eagle took off with investors and has never looked back. It is now the most hunted gold bullion coin in the world. [...]
Many analysts and investors offer answers to questions regarding why gold prices are so high. In their attempts to respond, analysts like Russ Koesterich, Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock’s iShares ETF business, initially begin with clarifying the reasons that do not explain high price of gold. As inflation rises, investors will pay a higher [...]
There has been some grumbling regarding recent gold prices. While gold has gained about six percent during the first quarter of 2012, it has been down recently. Given the weakness in the Euro Zone some have turned to the stronger dollar as a hedge. While we all need dollars to live using flat currency as [...]
There is much that can be said about gold and its relation with our modern world. Gold has been a prominent part of virtually every society that has existed since ancient times and there is little chance that it will ever lose its powerful grasp on humanity. On a fundamental level, humans simply love gold. [...]
Perhaps the best way to protect one’s assets in this down economy is the time honored practice of buying gold bars. Men have been buying gold for thousands of years to become rich and to protect their assets. The stock market has become so unstable it almost impossible to predict. The Euro Zone debt problem [...]
The only coin in the history of the United States to be minted at all eight of the various mints in the country is the Half Eagle, a gold piece with a five-dollar face value that was started in 1795. Like many other American coins, this one features a profile of Lady Liberty on one [...]
Finding the right means to invest and grow your wealth, or simply securing your wealth against devaluation is an important thing. What are your options on the market? How can you ensure that your wealth is protected against inflation and deflation? If you choose to buy gold coins, you can enjoy security, stability and growth, [...]
Many people have quite a few misconceptions about coins. Some think that the items are simply for collectors or hobbyists, assuming that there is not much more of value. Others think that the idea of collecting the coins is something they could never do, assuming that the investment is too high. Unfortunately, because of these [...]
Are you interested in bullion coins? There’s no question that collecting bullion coins is a hobby as fun as it is lucrative. If you are just starting a collection then it’s important to start learning about the market and to start building your coin portfolio. When contemplating what types of coins to specialize in try [...]
Ah, the good old days, when the dollar had teeth a decade ago. Were they ever really the good old days though? Was it just the beginning of the end? The present days are wearisome as the world tries to slowly dig itself out from an economic pit. But one question on our minds is [...]