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  • A Russian coin dealer’s lessons on gold ownership

    What can the recent crash of the Russian ruble teach us about gold ownership? Dmitriy Balkovskiy, a Russian coin dealer in Moscow, has some insight. On December 16, 2014, a day deemed the “Russian Black Tuesday”, the ruble dropped from 58 to 72 per U.S. dollar. In an article for Casey Research, Balkovskiy recalls some incidents he witnessed that

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  • Anatomy of a Coin: 8 Terms to Know

    Ever looked closely at a coin and wondered what certain parts of it are called, and why? Generally there are eight basic components of all United States coinage. Knowing the names of the components and their meanings is useful to any precious metal coin investor when communicating with buyers, sellers, or other coin collectors. It will also

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  • American Eagle Gold Proof Coin Sales Soar

    Just three months after the United States Mint released the new Proof 2014-W American Eagle 1-oz. gold coin, it has sold more than 75% of its supply of the single-coin option. The coins went on sale starting April 3. The U.S. Mint authorized a supply of 20,000 of the single-coin option for the 1-oz. piece. There are also

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  • The Basics of Coin Grading and Mint States

    Before you consider buying precious metal coins such as Saint Gaudens Double Eagles (similar design to today’s American Eagle coins), Liberty coins, Morgan dollars, etc… it’s useful to know the basics of coin grading. Coin grading is a process that determines the physical condition, quality, rarity, interest factor, and liquidity of a coin. It’s done by

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  • This Week in Gold: Retirement Rebound, Collecting vs. Investing, FATCA

    This week in gold, we heard news that retirement savings are on the rebound, learned the difference between coin collecting and coin investing, gave you a two minute guide to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), and answered your questions about the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Guess who’s on the rebound Research by the

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  • The Two-Minute Guide to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)

    American Bullion is proud to be a member and Authorized Dealer of the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Here is a quick overview of who they are, what they do, and why they’re important. What is PCGS? PCGS began in 1985 when several rare coin experts realized that the coin collecting market lacks a universal standard to determine coin

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  • Coin Collecting vs. Investing in Coins

    When it comes to investing in gold or silver, many individuals question the difference between coin collecting and investing in coins. While they may seem similar at first glance, there are differences you should consider when looking at which is best for you. A Little History In the early days of North America, when European

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  • This Week in Gold: Retirement Fear, Platinum & Palladium, Coin Minting

    This week in gold, we revealed how serious the fear of running out of retirement funds is among Americans, why platinum and palladium have been performing so well recently, and how the American Gold Eagle Bullion Coin used to be produced and how it’s produced today. Americans Fear Running out of Retirement Money more than

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  • The History of American Gold Eagle Coin Production

    Last week, the United States Mint released a collectable version of the 2014 American Eagle Gold Coin: the American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin. The American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin is sought after by millions and is IRS-approved to be held in a gold or silver IRA. The U.S. Mint has struck over 13 million of

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