The 1898 “Single 9” Pond is considered to be South Africa’s rarest form of coin. While greatly desired throughout South Africa, this rare gold coin is hardly known outside of the country.   Single 9 Ponds were first created during the Anglo-Boer War, a period during the latter 19th Century when the British and Afrikaans…

  On Saturday, August 26th, 2017, Floyd Mayweather became the recipient of boxing’s most prestigious title and victory décor- the Money Belt.   A turquoise alligator leather belt, containing more gold, diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds was bestowed upon Mayweather after defeating his competitor (and months of trash talking), Connor McGregor. Albeit fairly gaudy, the belt…

Technological advances occur every single day in our rapidly changing world. New methods of exchanging currency happen to be one of them which hit the virtual world in January 2009 and is once again making headlines by splitting off into two worlds- bitcoins and bitcoin cash. With this recent offering hitting the market on Tuesday,…

There’s something to be said about a watch whose very existence put it at the top of the list for two legendary Rolex dealers. When asked by Rolex collectors and enthusiasts, “If you could only own one Rolex, what would it be?” Andrew Shear and Eric Ku could only offer one collective answer, the 36mm…

Gold and silver investments are often recommended by financial advisors but just how much should you invest in to get more bang for your buck? Bellevue Rare Coins has done a bit of research to help those considering precious metal investments and here is what we found out…   In terms of which metal to…

    Beginning a new hobby can be quite challenging and intimidating. There are new lingo and terms introduced on a regular basis that can make this new journey confusing at best. Concerning coin collecting, here are a few relevant terms that aspiring numismatists should make part of their everyday vocabulary.   Alloy- A mixture…

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…

  The highly anticipated American Liberty gold coin has made its 225th annual debut and it is as stunning as ever. The high relief, the gold coin was unveiled on January 12, 2017, at the Department of Treasury in Washington, D.C.   Paying homage to the Statue of Freedom, designer, Justin Kunz and sculptor, Phebe…

Currency, in one form or another, has been around for centuries and has been called by a number of names. The most well-known form and the indeed the most commonly used throughout the ages is the coin. Historically, the coin has been constructed of a plethora of various metals and alloys; the most widely used…

  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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…