Author: Michael Roets

Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Fed Rate Hike Decision

Posted - September 17, 2026
At a Glance:On Wednesday, the FOMC voted to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023.Gold and silver prices dipped on the news Read More

How Many Troy Ounces Are in a Kilogram?

Posted - September 16, 2026
At a Glance:A kilogram is equal to 32.1507 troy ounces; the troy ounce is the standard weight unit for precious metals.The spot prices Read More

What Is Silver Used For?

Posted - September 11, 2026
At a Glance:In 2025, global demand for silver totaled approximately 1.13 billion troy ounces.As of 2025, 58% of global demand for silver Read More

Precious Metals Retreat as Rate Hike Odds Climb

Posted - September 10, 2026
At a Glance:Gold and silver retreated on Thursday following a hot PPI inflation reading.Market expectations for an interest rate hike Read More

The Netherlands Just Moved Over $10 Billion in Gold Out of US Vaults – Here’s Why.

Posted - September 3, 2026
At a Glance:The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) announced this week that it had moved more than $10 billion in gold out of the U.S.Relocation Read More

Why Do Coins Have Ridges?

Posted - September 3, 2026
At a Glance:Ridges, often called reeding, are raised vertical marks added to a coin's edge.Ridges were originally introduced to deter Read More

Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages

Posted - September 1, 2026
At a Glance:Around 1.94 million Mexican Gold Libertad coins have been minted since 1981.Mintages for the series are exceptionally low Read More

Mexican Silver Libertad Mintages

Posted - August 29, 2026
At a Glance:Nearly 35 million uncirculated 1 oz Mexican Silver Libertads have been minted since its introduction in 1982.Far fewer proof Read More

Why Are Mexican Silver Libertads So Expensive?

Posted - August 28, 2026
At a Glance:Silver Libertad coins are expensive because of high collector demand and low annual mintages.The series features a number of Read More