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In recent years, many mints have upgraded their production standards to produce bullion coins of higher and higher purity. Whereas numismatic coins are still commonly produced out of 90% gold or silver, bullion coins are held to a much higher standard. So what are currently the world’s purest bullion coins out of the four precious ... Continue reading

Whereas gold gifts (that I wrote about in this previous article) mainly appeal to women, gifts out of silver also make great presents to give to children. That could even be a good way to teach your children what real value is. I snooped around the online catalogs of several precious metal dealers and I ... Continue reading

Many older investors remember the time when the major world currencies were tied to the gold standard. Now, the startup company Glint has launched an app that aims to introduce a sort of new gold standard in our digital age. The UK-based company was founded by Jason Cozens and Ben Davies. Both of these individuals ... Continue reading

Most gold coin buyers, no matter whether they buy as collectors or investors or both, have at least heard of the popular Chinese Gold Pandas that have been issued by the China Mint since 1982. However, these beautiful coins that depict various cuddly panda images are not the only Chinese bullion coins that score high in ... Continue reading

Out of all the countries in the world where gold is traded (which is pretty much everywhere), India is undoubtedly the one that influences the gold spot price the most on the world market. The gold purchases for Indian weddings (to be given as a dowry and as wearable jewelry for the bride) alone contribute ... Continue reading

An investor who is just starting out to learn about precious metals finds out very quickly that are large number of the most respected gold bar producers are based in the country of Switzerland (for example PAMP Suisse and Valcambi Suisse). Swiss gold coins are however never mentioned when the world’s top gold bullion coins ... Continue reading

Since industrial tourism is one of the fastest growing areas of tourism, it is no surprise that a growing number of people visit a minting institution each year. Many government mints throughout the world offer guided tours of their minting facilities but it is Britain’s Royal Mint that has lifted such a factory visit to ... Continue reading

Whereas the South African Gold Krugerrands are known throughout the world, few precious metal investors are aware of the fact that other rare gold coins also bear the likeness of Paul Kruger on their obverse. Even in South Africa, these coins aren’t that well known anymore today. The coin that I’m referring to is known ... Continue reading

Issuing a commemorative coin to mark a certain coin’s mintage anniversary is a good way to get some publicity for a mint and to earn some extra income. So it is no surprise that that’s exactly what the China Mint did to mark the 35th anniversary of its popular Chinese Panda coins. The coins that ... Continue reading

One of the special terms that you will hear often when you begin to research gold investments is the “gold spot price”. This short article will attempt to clear up any confusion about what the gold spot price is and how it is determined. There are basically two types of precious metal deals. One type ... Continue reading