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Great Hunters: Grizzly Bear Silver Coin
In the realm of numismatic beauty, the Royal Canadian Mint has once again captivated collectors and enthusiasts with its latest masterpiece – the $20 Fine Silver Ultra High Relief Coin featuring the Great Hunters: Grizzly Bear. This stunning coin not only celebrates the iconic wildlife of Canada but also showcases the Mint’s commitment to precision ... Continue reading
James Bond Bullion Coins
In a thrilling tribute to the iconic secret agent, James Bond, the Royal Mint has launched a new coinage series that captures the essence of 007’s adventures on both the silver and golden screens. Celebrating 60 years of Britain’s favorite spy, this collection offers a unique opportunity for James Bond enthusiasts to expand their collection ... Continue reading
Beijing 2022 Gold and Silver Coins
In previous articles, this blog already introduced Olympic Gold Medals as well as commemorative Olympic gold coins. Even though the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games are already history, it might interest some readers to know that special gold and silver coins were produced and issued for these Olympic Games as well. These Beijing 2022 gold and ... Continue reading
Unusual 24 Karat Gold Items
Many people think that gold bullion coins and gold bars are the only things out of 24 karat gold that can be purchased. That is not the case though as previous articles on this blog about 24 karat gold necklaces as well as 24 karat gold watches have shown. This article now will introduce some ... Continue reading
Treasured Maple Leaf Coins
As a general rule, precious metal bullion coins are available for much lower premiums than collectible coins of the same precious metal purity. The main reason for that is that bullion coins are produced in much higher quantities. Obviously, mints have an interest to sell at least a portion of their bullion coins with higher ... Continue reading
Year of the Rabbit Gold Gifts
People that are familiar with the traditional Chinese calendar will be aware of the fact that the Chinese New Year this year falls on January 22. That will be the first day of the new Chinese Year of the Rabbit! If you happen to have Chinese friends, now would be a good time to buy ... Continue reading
Religious Gold Bars
Investors that buy larger gold bars generally don’t care about the design of these bars. However, there is a sizable market for small and thin gold bars with artistic designs. These bars are often bought as gifts and their new owners often use them as amulets or bookmarks. Various types of designs are used on ... Continue reading
Royal Mint 886 Collection
Just like any other commercial business striving for profit, more and more government mints are trying to branch out into other areas. The production of jewelry seems natural for a company that is already renowned for the quality of its bullion products. However, instead of producing 24 karat jewelry which is not really suitable for ... Continue reading
Perth Mint Stamp & Coin Covers
Since minting institutions are businesses, they are of course constantly looking for ways to increase their sales. Different mints have adopted different methods to achieve this goal, whether it is the issue of privy-marked coins like the US Mint just recently did with its “75th Anniversary of the end of World War II” American Eagle ... Continue reading
Silver Christmas Gifts
Even though it is uncertain right now to what extent Christmas can be celebrated this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I’m sure that many people these days are thinking about finding suitable gifts for their loved ones regardless. Precious metals certainly won’t be on top of the gift buying list for the majority of ... Continue reading
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