Blogs Tagged Bullion (42)
To mark the 230th anniversary of the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, the first dollar coin issued by the United States, the U.S. Mint is offering a 24-karat gold coin and a silver medal.
Read MoreGold is on track for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, despite a downturn early on Friday as the dollar strengthened. The precious metal remains close to the $2400 mark amidst speculation that the F
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share exciting news with our esteemed collectors and numismatic enthusiasts! Champion Rarities has successfully acquired and sold an extraordinarily rare 1883-O $10 Gold Liberty in
Read MoreThe Silver American Eagle is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world, first minted in 1986. Among these, the 1996 Silver American Eagle is particularly sought after by collectors due to its
Read MoreThe 1888-O $10 Gold Liberty, also known as the Eagle, is a prized possession for numismatists. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this coin features the classic design by Christian Gobrecht
Read MoreThe Gold American Buffalo draws its inspiration from the Buffalo nickel, a coin of the 20th century originally crafted by the talented artist James Earle Fraser.
Read MoreIn the heart of France, during the latter part of the 19th century, fate orchestrated a rendezvous between two remarkable artists: Augustus Saint-Gaudens and...
Read MoreIn recent years, the numismatic world has witnessed the captivating phenomenon of modern coins becoming prized spectacles upon their release. One such instance was when the United States Mint offered
Read MoreIn the world of coin collecting and investing, the opportunity presented by the scarcity of fractional Gold American Eagles, particularly the $25 (1/2 ounce) gold pieces minted from 2017 to 2019, is n
Read MoreIn 1999, because of the Y2K scare, the demand for gold skyrocketed! In turn, because Gold American Eagles by law have to be minted to meet public demand, Mintages for all gold coins in 1999 were extre
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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver
Unveiling the Hidden Secret of Rare Coin Market: The Power of Vintage Slabs PART 1
Are you ready for a numismatic revelation? Picture this: certified coins enclosed in PCGS Old Green holders and vintage NGC Fatty Holders have a hidden advantage in the market. These early holders...
Read MoreColorado Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell spearheaded a years-long campaign to bring back the famous Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel.
Read MoreIn April 2008, John Nanney from Georgia discovered the first known 2008-W Burnished Silver American Eagle with the reverse design of a 2007 Silver Eagle. In 2008, the United States Mint made minor des
Read MoreAccording to the World Platinum Investment Council, the latest estimates reveal an unprecedented platinum deficit of nearly one million ounces projected for 2023. The growing demand and...
Read MoreThe Saddle Ridge Gold Hoard is a collection of 1,427 gold coins discovered in California in 2013 by a couple while walking their dog. The coins dated back to the 1800s and were found in eight rusty ca
Read MoreGold coins are a popular investment and collectors item due to their inherent value and beauty. While both certified and uncertified gold coins can be attractive options, certified gold coins tend to
Read MoreThe 1902-O Morgan Silver Dollar is a highly collectible and valuable coin, known for its rarity and historical significance. This coin was minted at the New Orleans Mint in 1902 and is graded MS 64 by
Read MoreA path to growth for coin collecting, the new 10-point grading scale will supplement the 70-point Sheldon scale, which will continue to be used by NGC.
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Post by: Walt Durham
in Silver
News Bulletin: First-Year of Issue Silver Eagle Reaches 10-Year Auction High!
On October 3, 2022, a perfect first year of issue Silver American Eagle Proof, graded PF-70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, realized a solid price of $1,300 USD after strong bidding between numerous bidders.
Read MoreIn April 2008, John Nanney from Georgia discovered the first known 2008-W Burnished Silver American Eagle with the reverse design of a 2007 Silver Eagle. In 2008, the United States Mint made minor...
Read MoreThe Administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan had plans to sell off silver from the massive Defense National Stockpile Center, which at the time exceeded 139 million ounces...
Read MoreHighly desirable Roman Numeral Dated Gold Coins only minted for SIX YEARS with ultra-low populations.
Read MoreProof Gold American Eagles undergo a special minting process that involves gold blanks being struck multiple times by special dies at the United States Mint. These special dies produce a beautiful mir
Read MoreFractional Gold Eagles are extremely tough to find right now, especially anything minted prior to 2022. Over the last 5 years the United States Mint has made fewer and fewer fractional Gold Eagles, es
Read MoreIn the year 1836, there was a massive shortage of domestically-minted coinage. This was very quickly throwing America into a recession, and as a result, President Andrew Jackson signed a Presidentia
Read MoreThe gold market has many different facets to choose from, but there are three main areas that our clients focus on; Bullion, Certified Modern Rarities, and Classic U.S. gold coins.
Read MoreCoins are graded on a scale from 1-70, with 70 being considered flawless museum quality. Coins are assessed by an independent grading service that employs world-class numismatic experts to ...
Read MoreU.S. Mint announced that it will continue the new Morgan and Peace Dollars in 2022. This is exciting news for many collectors as this ensures the start of a new series. This makes the 2021 Morgan and
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Post by: Walt Durham
in Gold & Silver
U.S. Mint Releases Video Celebrating the New Gold & Silver Eagle Designs
The U.S. Mint released a video today celebrating and detailing the 35-Year anniversary of it’s famous and renowned American Eagle Program...
Read MoreDue to an extraordinarily high volume of BOT interference during the initial pre-order for the 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars, the mint was forced to pause the pre-order window. These BOTs were program
Read MoreThe 2021-W American Eagle Tenth-Ounce Gold Two-Coin Deluxe Edition set to go on sale July 29 from the U.S. Mint will be restricted to a release of just 5,000 sets.
Read MorePlatinum has surged ahead recently and is currently well over the $1200 spot price.
Read MoreThe highly regarded Tiffany Glass Coin Collection recently released another incredible coin into its 2020 lineup with the 5 oz Proof Silver Tiffany Art Isfahan Palau Coin .999 Fine!
Read MoreA couple of months ago we were contacted by a customer who needs to move out of his position of 2002 Silver American Eagle PCGS MS 70 FIRST STRIKE coins. For those who are not familiar...
Read MoreProof-like coins are regular issue “business strike” coins that have the appearance of proofs, with highly reflective, mirror-like fields and enhanced visual contrast. They’re generally found among...
Read MoreThe U.S. Mint has just released the 4th issue of the Palladium Eagle Series. This year's 2020-W $25 One-Ounce Burnished Palladium Eagle is the first-ever Burnished Palladium Eagle ever struck.
Read MoreGold has soared to a new all-time high this morning, and silver has eclipsed $24 per ounce. Gold is up 32% since March 18, 2020, and Silver has doubled in the same time frame.
Read MoreOn April 24th, 2000, the United States Mint released its first-ever Bi-Metallic Gold and Platinum coin featuring the Library of Congress.
Read MoreThis story is a continuation from a very popular hoard that was released to the market last year, the 2019 West Point Mint Hoard. You may recall the Mint took surplus 2016 West Point Proof Silver...
Read MoreUnlike the Proof Gold American Eagles, the Mint State or Business Strike Gold American Eagles were struck in large quantities with little regard to the quality of the strike.
Read MoreDealers are selling out of silver all over the country. There is a huge supply shortage of silver right now as demand over the last 4 weeks has continued to climb to near all-time highs.
Read MoreThe U.S. Mint released a video today celebrating and detailing the 35-Year anniversary of it’s famous and renowned American Eagle Program...
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