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How are bullion coins different from numismatic coins?

Bullion coins distinguishes from numismatic coins due to various reasons that results in difference of their  price valuation as well.    Difference among numismatic, semi-numismatic, and bullion coins: What are Bullion coins? Highly purified precious metals including silver, gold, platinum, and palladium are used to create bullion coins. The value of bullion, a precious metal,…

The Rise of Palladium Vs. Gold: How Did This Silver Metal Overtake Gold?

  The story of how palladium took over from gold has a lot of twists and turns. First, let’s start with their occurrence. Gold and silver are two naturally occurring elements that were used as money for centuries before other metals were adopted as currency. Palladium is a relative newcomer to this group, but it’s…

What is a Recession?

  As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re hearing a lot of talk about a “recession”, but what exactly does that mean? The exact definition of a recession is a significant decline in economic activity over a long period of time. This can occur when the nation’s Gross domestic Product (GDP) is negative. Other signs…

Precious Metal Prices Throughout History

  The history of precious metals is connected with the development of money and human civilization. Without knowing their history, it’s hard to appraise precious metals today. Gold is a commodity, like oil, timber, soybeans, and coffee – consumables. Gold persists. It may be recycled even when used in jewellery. Silver prices in Canada and…