Toning can be seen on a variety of composition coins, but it is most frequently observed on silver coins. Gold, copper, nickel, and other metals can also have some toning. The development of toning is a gradual and natural process that might take months or years. Coin toning is the natural or intentional change…
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Mixed Signals for Banks; Public Flocks to Gold & Silver
Previously we touched on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, as well as First Republic Bank, the 2nd and 3rd largest bank failures in United States history respectively. We also asked the question on whether or not this was a contained situation or if these failures were likely to spread and cause contagion across the…
How Credit Suisse Used Record Borrowing to Navigate the Global Banking Crisis
Introduction Swiss-born and -based Credit Suisse Group AG is a leading international investment bank and provider of financial services. Financial services provider with the second-largest global investment bank Its headquarters are in Zürich, and it has offices in all the world’s major financial hubs. Swiss rail system expansion was financed by Credit Suisse when it…
Banking System Failure: Contained or Contagion?
By now, you have likely heard about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and may even have your eyes pasted to the news cycle to find out what this means for your personal bank (if you use one). However, the most alarming part of this story is one that is seemingly getting brushed under…
Understanding the Impact of Bank Failures on Gold & Silver Prices
Introduction In recent years, there have been several bank failures around the world, which have raised concerns among investors about the stability of the financial system. As a result, many investors have turned to safe-haven assets like gold and silver to protect their investments. In this blog post, we will explore what the recent bank…