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Introduction Numismatics is the study of all forms of currency. It involves identifying, researching, and cataloguing specific coins as well as their themes, designs, and dates. The term numismatics is itself derived from the ancient Greek word “numismo” which means coinage or money. The study of numismatics as it applies to coins is often in…
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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…
10 Most Precious Metals in the World: A Beginners Guide to The Most Valuable Commodities
The world is full of precious metals. Some are rarer than others and have higher value than other metals, but they’re all valuable. This post will go over ten of the world’s most precious metals, their uses, and why they’re so important. What is a Precious Metal? A precious metal is a natural element…
A Visual Guide to Proof Coins
A Quick Flashback: Although coins have been produced for more than 2,600 years, coin collecting as we know it today only began in the 1300s. The project came to be known as “the hobby of kings” and was compared to collecting works of art. Around 1817, the U.S. Mint began issuing proofs in this manner….
