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…

  While shipwreck coins are not for every collector, they hold a special place for many. Not matter which era or region the coins hail from; they are pieces of history and remnants of the past. Some treasure seekers have recovered coins from shipwrecks that are considerably well intact. Others barely display the designs they…

With the prevalence of digital payment systems such as PayPal, bitcoin, and Android Pay and Apple Pay, it might seem as though paper currency’s days are numbered. While these electronic payment systems serve online shoppers well, paper currency still rules the physical world. It may surprise you to learn that the money we carry in…

The gold market is one that is thoroughly studied at all times to provide consumers with the best buying information possible. The goal of these studies is to not only create educated decisions about buying gold but also to understand the cause and effect of various influences. One such power that plays a significant role…

More than two and a half years ago archaeologists on a dig site in Okinawa, Japan unearthed ten pieces of metal. Believing them to be nothing more than round metal pieces belonging to armor, the items were labeled and stored as such amongst various other findings. When Toshio Tsukamoto, an archaeologist with experience at excavation…

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…

Millennials, for the most part, are not investing in stocks. It may even be safe to say that the majority of Gen Y have an open disdain for Wall Street. So as these young professionals begin to come into their own and need a safe haven for their money that guarantees a significant return, one…

Lititz Watch Technicum is now considered to be one of the top-notch schools when it comes to learning how to craft a high-end, luxury watch, but also how to properly care and maintain such timepieces.   LWT was created in 2001, by Rolex in response to a major concern the watch industry has been facing:…

Do you have a piece of diamond jewelry you are looking to sell – or perhaps a loose diamond you want to have evaluated? Check out our SlideShare presentation on Selling Loose Diamonds to learn more about how the process works: Selling Loose Diamonds from Bellevue Rare Coins To schedule your own evaluation, please contact…

Each year during Child Safety Awareness Week (September 18-24) WestSide Baby, a local non-profit in the Greater Seattle Area, helps raise funding and donations for local families who cannot afford to purchase car seats, along with other items, for their children. Last year, WestSide Baby was happy to provide a number of families with small…

Being tasked with taking care of your loved one’s estate can be difficult on many levels. In addition to it being an emotionally stressful process, many of us simply have no idea where to start. You have likely seen or even visited an estate sale, but how to set one up is not something everyone…

Coin collectors spend a tremendous amount of time and money searching for that “one coin” to add to their collection. Sometimes, those sought after valuables are hiding in the spare change housed in coin jars or children’s piggy banks. The coins on this list will prove that paying attention to small details can have a…

Gold and silver have always been extremely valuable commodities since the early days of civilization. Precious metals should be an important part of any investment strategy, and being informed is key in knowing how and why you should invest in gold or silver bullion. Reasons People Invest in Precious Metals Diversification – Virtually no investment…

When dealing with rare and collectible coins, there is some important terminology you need to know. Bellevue Rare Coins believes in educating our customers, which is why we have created this helpful infographic to show the Anatomy of a Coin. Click on the image to view full size! If you have a coin collection that…

  Gold will forever be held in high regard and considered to be an exceptionally wise investment. It has been discovered through the years that this precious metal has a variety of uses, and one of those uses has consistently been to produce some of the world’s most beautiful coins. While the list can go…