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…

  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…

Taking proper care of your gold jewelry is not a difficult task, but it is an important one if you want your gold to maintain its beautiful, lustrous shine! Check out our SlideShare presentation on Making Your Gold Jewelry Sparkle, and be sure to visit Bellevue Rare Coins to get a free evaluation for selling jewelry…

  From businessmen to train conductors to novices, pocket watches have been a staple amongst men and women over the course of history in terms of timekeeping. Whether the timepiece is constructed of gold, silver or platinum, the engineering beneath the protective cover is what matters first and foremost when creating a record of account…

  The Olympic games are an event rich in history, one that can be traced back almost as long as time. Dating back to 776 BC, the original Olympics did not award a gold medal as the winning prize; instead, the top competitors received crowns made from olive leaves. The olive wreaths would continue to…

  Going for the gold may not mean as much gold as it once did. For those who have not been privy this information, the Olympic gold medal has not been constructed of solid gold since 1912.   The Rio 2016 Summer Olympic gold medals have been through an extensive process complete with the utmost…

  For years, precious metals have been prized items to hold in an investor’s portfolio. With the vast array of uses for gold, silver and platinum it is no wonder that these hot commodities have withstood the test of time. Though market value may fluctuate, it is never for too long that precious metals value,…

  Purchasing gold is an important financial decision. It goes without saying that when making a choice as to who and what company you are planning to do business with, one should do their due diligence and research the companies they are considering doing business within their respective areas. Recent events in the Greater Seattle…

Why did they do it? “Because we can”.   This was the one simple reason given by the Royal Canadian Mint as to why they struck a million dollar bullion coin. Not only was it a million dollar coin, it was the first ever.   In 2007, the $1 million CAD coin was created to…