Author: Jake Haugen

Platinum as a Commodity – A Brief History

Posted - August 30, 2023
The Platinum Play in the Commodities MarketThose new to the precious metals game might want to take a closer look at platinum and how it Read More

The History of Gold As Money

Posted - August 23, 2023
The When and Where of Gold’s First Play as MoneyGold was not always thought of as currency. It is believed that gold was initially Read More

Is BRICS Currency Backed by Gold?

Posted - August 16, 2023
What is BRICS?BRICS is an acronym for five of the largest emerging countries. BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Read More

Should I Buy Bullion Bars, Coins or Rounds?

Posted - August 8, 2023
What is Meant by Bullion?Bullion is basically a precious metal that is presented as an investment opportunity in the shape of a bar, Read More

Central Bank Gold-Buying Trends and What We Can Infer

Posted - August 2, 2023
The Central Bank Gold RushAccording to the World Gold Council, in 2022 central banks took a literal and figurative shine to gold. In Read More

Why Stack Junk Silver?

Posted - July 26, 2023
The Reasons Why Collectors Love to Stack Junk SilverWhen it comes to stacking junk silver, you have your serious players and your casual Read More

What is Junk Silver?

Posted - July 17, 2023
The How and What of Junk SilverIt almost seems like an oxymoron. How could something as precious as a silver coin be junk? To those new Read More

Perennial vs. Annual Designs for Gold and Silver Bullion

Posted - July 12, 2023
Does Design Matter When It Comes to Gold and Silver Bullion? The answer varies depending on who you ask. Overall, there’s no real Read More

Rising Interest Rates and Gold’s Price Performance

Posted - May 17, 2023
Is There a Correlation Between Interest Rates and Gold Prices?The question on many investor’s minds is: what happens to the price of Read More