What Does Mintage Mean?
Posted - September 30, 2025
At a Glance:Mintage refers to the number of a coin minted at a given mint and year.Coins with low mintages tend to be rarer and more
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Gold and Silver Reach New Highs As Government Shutdown Looms
Posted - September 29, 2025
At a Glance:Gold and silver prices increased on Monday as the threat of a government shutdown loomed.Gold set a new all-time high as
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Gold and Silver Up On Inflation Data, China Green Energy Plans
Posted - September 26, 2025
At a Glance:Gold gained on Friday after inflation data for August matched market forecasts.Silver prices increased sharply after China
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How Much Silver Is in the World?
Posted - September 25, 2025
At a Glance:Around 1.79 million metric tons of silver have been mined throughout human history.Estimates find that around 560,000 metric
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Here’s Why Each President Made it Onto His Coin
Posted - September 24, 2025
At a Glance:The first president to appear on a U.S. coin was Lincoln on the cent in 1909.Today, presidents appear on the cent, nickel,
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What is a Reverse Proof Coin?
Posted - September 23, 2025
At a Glance:A reverse proof coin features mirror-like reliefs (designs) and frosted backgrounds.Reverse proof coins are often limited in
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Precious Metals Pull Back After First Rate Cut of 2025
Posted - September 18, 2025
At a Glance:Gold continued to slide on Thursday, losing around $15 per troy ounce after markets opened.Silver moved in the opposite
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What Drives the Price of Silver?
Posted - September 17, 2025
At a Glance:A range of factors can directly and indirectly impact the spot price of silver.These factors include macroeconomics,
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How to Identify Proof Coins
Posted - September 16, 2025
At a Glance:A proof coin features a mirrorlike background and (usually) a frosted effect on its designs.Proof coins can be easy to spot,
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