A funny thing happens to gold and silver most Decembers. Prices tend to go down and this December may be the best time buy gold and silver since last summer. Prices for both metals have been on a slight downward trend, from a high of $1549 on September 3 for gold to $1460 as this article is being wr...
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In recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion, the US Mint has issued commemorative coins and coin sets in gold, silver, and nickel-clad copper. Founded on March 15, 1919 after the end of the First World War, The American Legion’s primary focus is on service to veterans, service mem...
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How many times have you thought that you mother deserves a medal for all she’s done for you? Why not act on that sentiment and give her a bronze, silver, or gold medal for Mother’s Day?
Medals with Meaning
Over the years the US Mint has produced medals that commemora...
The U.S. Mint is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing mission by issuing a series of commemorative coins in silver, gold, and silver clad. The Apollo 11 50th
Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program marks one of the most ground-breaking events in American histor...
2019 Silver American Eagles Bring Beauty to Bullion
The US Mint has released the new 2019 Silver American Eagle Bullion coins for sale through its network of official distributors.
When the US Mint began selling bullion coins in 1986, any old design wouldn’t do. They...
The silver bullet has been part of legend and lore for over 250 years, dating back to the French countryside and a hunter named Jean Chastel.
The 1700s were not a good time to be roaming the woods of Europe alone. Thousands of people were attacked by wild animals, and many died. Often, es...
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the first US president, the George Washington Bicentennial Committee proposed issuing a half-dollar coin in his honor. But the inventory of half dollars was high enough that none were scheduled for production that year, so Congress chose to replac...
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Gold is great, but silver offers a beautiful way to show your affection without busting your budget. And at current silver prices, it’s a bargain, too.
Here are some ways to make this holiday season memorable with a gift of silver.
Old Silver Coins
The US ...
Some of us are old enough to remember how special it was to receive a shiny new silver dollar on our birthday or at holiday time. If we were lucky, we saved it, because it’s worth a lot more than a dollar today. And the memories it brings back are priceless.
This year you can create speci...
