Gold is the world’s most valuable metal, which has made it subject to its share of myths and legends over the years. Some people believe gold can be created from other elements, extracted from seawater, or even ingested for healing properties. Learn more in this presentation “Famous Myths About Gold.” Famous Myths About Gold from…

Investing in gold and silver is an incredibly broad, complex topic with many facets. As with any investment, those considering buying gold and silver should perform extensive research from several credible sources to ensure they’re making a choice that will grow and protect their assets. We can, however, provide you with some basics that may…

  2016 is making headlines for a number of reasons, one of which is cause for celebration for those at the United States Mint.   On December 6, 2016, the United States Mint announced they are seeing a rise in gold bullion coin sales for the first time in five years! The report comes after…

When and if the time comes that you are ready to sell your gold for cash, there are many things to take into consideration before actually doing so. The most important thing is to make sure you are getting a fair valuation based on the latest price of gold. You also want to make sure…

Throughout the course of history, many cultures have been lured to the beauty of pure gold. Gold has always stood for prestige and riches, and has even been thought to have mystical powers by some ancient civilizations. While gold is still highly sought after today, the mythical lore surrounding it has given way to the…

The world’s most prolific collector of gold bullion is none other than the United States Government. Many of us have heard of Fort Knox, but few know how much gold Uncle Sam has stored in reserve. Learn more about How Much Gold Does the U.S. Government Hold in this helpful infographic: Click to view full…

One stormy night on Lake Michigan in the late 1800s, a ferry overloaded with boxcars and other freight was being tossed around like a toy. With the vessel in danger of sinking, the crew lightened the load by throwing some of the empty boxcars overboard. It saved the ship. That would have been where the…

Each year around St. Patrick’s Day, people start thinking about rainbows and the pots of gold coins that lie at the end of them. Well, some of us would like to believe so. But where did this Irish legend start? There are actually at least two competing theories. The Emerald Isle is dotted with large…