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When most folks think about purchasing coins, the first things that will probably pop into their mind are the weight, purity, and price. But for most world coin collectors, it is more than the metal—it is the design and the significance behind it. The national symbolism and aesthetic beauty in a coin significantly influence the…
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Numismatic Risks: Understanding Disputes over Grading and Related Financial Implications
For most investors and collectors, numismatic coins provide more than mere metal content—you gain rarity, history, and in some cases, tremendous monetary gains. But with the promising gains comes the special set of risks, particularly in the area of grading variations. When buying into collect or certified coins, the grading risk is something you should…
What Is Gold Melt Value Risk and Why Is It Important for Precious Metal Investors?
It’s easy to focus on spot prices, premiums, and maker names when purchasing gold. There’s one more word, though, that’s equally valuable—gold melt value risk. You might never have heard of it; it does occur to many new buyers, but becoming familiar with it will make all the difference in purchasing and selling decisions. What…
How Sanctions, Trade Agreements, and Tariffs Influence Investment in Precious Metals and Supply Chains Across the World
In a world where politics and economics go hand in hand, precious metals do not perform in a vacuum. From gold and silver through platinum and palladium, these commodities are impacted not only by supply and demand, but by international policies, embargos, trade acts, and tariffs. For the investor, understanding these international dynamics is the…
The Silver Lining
In an era of economic turbulence, where markets sway under the weight of geopolitics, industrial demand, and speculative fervor, a quiet but powerful force is emerging in the world of commodities. Precious metals, long revered as bastions of value, are once again commanding attention—not through fanfare as they are largely going unnoticed, but through the…