If you’re shopping for silver bars in 2026, here’s the simple rule: most bars sell for spot price + a premium, and the “best” bar is usually the one that fits your goal (lowest premium, easiest resale, easiest storage) without…
Searching “how to clean silver coins” usually means one of two things: you have bullion coins that picked up grime from handling, or you have older/collectible coins with toning and you are tempted to “make them shiny again.” The truth…
Silver as an investment has a checkered history of success. At times, silver prices have soared, such as in 1979 and 1980, when prices skyrocketed by 450%, and other times have seen silver prices collapse or stagnate. Free 2026 Gold…
Over the last couple of years, gold has set new highs and silver has climbed sharply as investors looked for safety, central banks kept buying gold, and industrial demand for silver stayed strong. If you’re deciding how to split between…
After a volatile stretch during the pandemic and post-COVID recovery, silver prices have shown renewed strength in 2024 and into early 2025. With inflation, war tensions, and increased industrial demand influencing global markets, savvy investors continue turning to precious metals…
Since 1792, the U.S. Mint has produced silver coinage. However, Since the 1960s, silver coins have been removed from general circulation, but the U.S. Mint continues to produce silver bullion coins, such as the American Silver Eagle, as well as…
Selling gold and silver can be profitable, but you must take precautions and understand several crucial elements before getting started. We’ve created a comprehensive walkthrough so you can feel comfortable selling your gold and silver and learning about the…
Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of securing financial stability for the future. On average, 42 percent of Americans do not feel prepared for their retirement. Among the thin majority who are prepared, however, a sizable portion is diversifying their…
Are you wondering how silver got its name? The Latin word for silver may surprise you. This article discusses the name in Latin for silver, how silver got its Latin name, and why you should start investing in silver and…
For centuries, silver has enjoyed the unique distinction of being regarded as both a monetary standard and as a fiat currency. As a commodity, it is utilized as an industrial metal with a myriad of uses in different sectors from…
After the end of the barter system, the first established forms of currencies took the form of gold, silver, or other precious metals. These were replaced by the modern form of currency notes and coins as governments realized the redundant…
The price of silver surged to 8-year highs ($29.59) over the weekend. But despite reports in Bloomberg, CNN, and Barron’s that Reddit was to blame, there’s no evidence of a coordinated push among Redditors to go long on the white…
Every savvy investor worth their weight in gold is best served learning how to buy silver bullion in Canada. Sure, when it comes to investing in commodities, gold often takes the cake. As well it should. Gold has many practical…
We conducted a survey asking 1,500 US respondents about precious metals ownership. We used Google Surveys and targeted males and females between the ages of 18 to 65+ from coast to coast. We asked the following question with several possible…
As you can see in the picture above, Bitcoin is often represented by a gold colored token. The world’s second largest cryptocurrency (by market cap) Ethereum commonly has a silver token portrayal. It is no accident that the two leading…
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