Well, what a difference a week makes! Gold and silver took it on the chin again, but this time a bit more than before. I will explain the how and why it happened, and issue a bit of a mea culpa. I mistakenly thought the market would not short the metals again so soon, given…

The launch of a new series of Zombucks Rounds has been met with incredible interest from both fans of the original series and those who are just discovering it for the first time. The original Zombucks Series featured representations of famous American coin designs as viewed through the lens of a zombie apocalypse. Now, the…

I am going to talk a bit today about the positioning of the gold and silver paper markets. These markets, known as the COMEX or derivative futures markets, are where the spot price ultimately comes from. In other words, your local coin dealer is not setting his/her own spot prices on the metals. They follow…

The ongoing Emoji Series of silver rounds at JM Bullion now reaches its seventh release with the image of one of the most popular emojis: the rocket. Like many other emojis, the exact meaning behind its use can vary from one conversation to the next. It is a flexible symbol that can be taken literally…

Today we discuss the looming $1.5 Trillion in outstanding loan debt that is coming due very soon. There are problems with this, of course, which is why I am writing about it. The problems include some difficult issues with payments, payment terms, and overall servicing responsibilities. In addition, many students who took the loans cannot…

In 2021, the United States Mint revived its last two silver dollar coin designs in honor of a unique centennial. 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the final issue of Morgan Silver Dollars in 1921, as well as the 100th anniversary of the first Peace Silver Dollar that same year. While many numismatists hoped the…

The Millennials are buying more gold than anyone else? Yep, that is the result of a new study by SPDR published by State Street. We will get into the details of that study in the Story of the Week section of our report. Gold and Silver Analysis The gold chart below shows the tug of…

Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is a private company based in Liechtenstein that specializes in the production of high-quality and innovative coins and medals. Founded in 1970, CIT has gained a reputation for its exceptional craftsmanship and unique approach to numismatics. The company collaborates with various countries, issuing authorities, and mints to create collectible coins with…

We may have a shortage condition in physical silver brewing in the domestic markets. We look at that today to determine what significance this could have on the silver price going forward. Gold and Silver Analysis Don’t look now, but the silver price chart from the American COMEX is having a short-term breakout. Contrary to…

Our story is a fun one this week. We will show you the massive collection of collectibles, Civil-war era gold that was found in a corn field recently. You read that right, there is still hidden caches of old US gold hidden around the country. Will you be lucky enough to stumble upon one? Gold…

Offered by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of the island nation of Niue, the Women In History Series is a collection of 1 oz silver coins with colorized images of some of the most famous and powerful women in world history. The collection launched in 2022 and features three different images to date. Explore…

Silver is in big demand as we will discuss in the story of the week. That is good news for silver investors right about the time the silver and gold markets go into hibernation for summer. It highlights the need to understand the precious metals market cycle despite short-term price movements. I will discuss what…

The latest release in the Emoji Series of silver rounds at JM Bullion is out of this world. Continuing with its release of unique designs inspired by popular emojis from digital keyboards, the sixth release of the collection turns to outer space to welcome aliens to the world of precious metals. Learn all about the…

Gold and silver are entering the summer doldrums, so they are likely to fade as the summer goes on. This is normal. I always considered this time of year a blessing, and not only for the good weather. I love the time because I can step back and look at what has happened. I can…

Many of America’s historic circulation coins have stood the test of time. The coins of the US Eagle Series, in particular, have proven popular with investors and collectors in the 21st century. With a combination of impressive gold content and beautiful designs, surviving specimens are an excellent addition to any collection. What’s more, many of…

Iran’s SEPAM bank messaging system has been accepted by 9 countries in the Asian Clearing Union as a replacement for the SWIFT system and use of the dollar in international trade. You read that right, 9 Asian countries just voted to drop the dollar in trade and to use Iran’s bank wire system in replacement…

Last week I gave you the potential bearish case for gold over the summer, and this week I flip the script and give you the summer bull case. I do this because summertime tends to be weak for American investment markets including stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities. The phrase ‘sell in May and go…

Silver remains one of the most popular precious metals for investors to buy. It is both affordable and comes in many desirable formats, including silver coins, silver bars, and even silver bullets. However, one of the primary challenges for stackers is knowing if their investment choice is a good one. After all, not all silver…

The ongoing collaboration between MTB and PAMP Suisse has delivered another exciting collection of colorized, shaped silver coins. In the latest series to come from this partnership, Drew Brophy’s design concepts come to life on surfboard-shaped silver coins that harness his captivating, vibrant designs in a manner befitting a surfboard coin blank. Explore the first…

Gold is getting a lot of love on the COMEX market in the US. According to the CFTC which regulates the precious metals markets, traders delivered over $3 billion in gold in two days to begin the month of June. We will discuss that next, along with why the charts are telling us that gold…

The continuing collaboration between the East India Company and the Issuing Authority of St. Helena has resulted in a number of exciting coin collections. One of the newest is the Goddess Series. The 2023 release of Goddess Series coins not only brings an exciting new reverse design but also St. Helena’s first King Charles III…

Gold and Silver are trading essentially sideways in the current market. Traders have cooled off since the banking crisis and are moving positions to later-dated contract months in the summer and to end the year in December. After a week of short covering by the bullion banks had reduced overall momentum in silver, they are…

As suspected, the gold and silver prices are going down now after a swift rise following bank failures in the spring. Generally gold and silver do not trade higher on the American exchange unless there is a reason to keep them there. For the most part, prices are determined by the whims of many traders…

The more we progress into the end of the dollar era, the more I am surprised at the reaction of the public to it. The truth is a funny thing; most will not accept it until it is simply beyond reproach. A quote from philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer explains the phenomenon. “All truth passes through three…