Month: December 2024

How Much Silver is in a US Coin? | Complete Guide to Circulating Coin Silver Content

Posted - December 17, 2024
At a Glance: Circulating coins minted in the U.S. after 1964 do not contain actual silver. The only exception to this rule is the half Read More

Metals Move Sideways Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting – Here’s What To Expect This Week.

Posted - December 16, 2024
At a Glance: Gold and silver prices moved sideways on Monday to start the trading week. Wednesday's FOMC meeting should give both Read More

Metals End the Week Down Amid Profit-Taking, Mixed Economic Signals

Posted - December 13, 2024
At a Glance: Gold dropped today by over 1%, ending sharply lower after rallying to start the week. Silver prices also dipped on Friday, Read More

Watch: Hunt Brothers vs. Silver Thursday, The Ultimate Silver Short Squeeze!

Posted - December 12, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbfzZRlc4zc Video Transcript:In 1979 and 1980, a group of three brothers attempted to corner the silver Read More

Gold Rally Continues on Inflation Readings, December Rate Cut Bets

Posted - December 11, 2024
At a Glance: The price of gold increased again today after November CPI data met forecasts. Confirmation of a likely rate cut next Read More

A Fortune in the Stars: Mining Precious Metals in Space

Posted - December 10, 2024
At a Glance: Scientists have found trillions of dollars in gold, silver, platinum, and other metals in some asteroids. Major Read More

Gold, Silver Prices Jump On Geopolitics, China Gold Buying, and Interest Rate Speculation

Posted - December 9, 2024
At a Glance: A perfect storm of stressors drove gold and silver prices higher to start the week. Assad's collapse, China's gold buying, Read More

Gold Prices Steady Ahead of Key Inflation Data Next Week

Posted - December 6, 2024
At a Glance: Gold prices steadied to end the week as traders prepare for next week's inflation reports. A strong November job report Read More

What is a Franklin Half Dollar? | Coin Overview and History

Posted - December 5, 2024
At a Glance: Franklin half dollars were circulation coins minted from 1948 until 1963.Each coin is minted with 90% silver and has a Read More