Category: History

History Lesson: What is the Crime of 1873?

Posted - January 31, 2024
For a period in United States history, silver stackers could have their bullion converted into legal tender silver coins by the United Read More

History Lesson: What Happened to the Gold Standard?

Posted - January 26, 2024
For thousands of years, economists have puzzled over one core question: what gives paper money its value? Also called ‘fiat’ money, Read More

The Ladies Behind Lady Liberty: An Untold History of American Coinage Models

Posted - January 23, 2024
Whether you’re a silver stacker or a certified numismatist, you probably already understand why silver dollars are such a popular Read More

How the Gold Rush Led to Hydroelectric Power

Posted - January 11, 2024
For gold investors, the California Gold Rush is one of many events that helped to spark the public obsession with precious metals in the Read More

The Untold Story of How Isaac Newton Saved British Coinage

Posted - January 4, 2024
Isaac Newton is known primarily for his contributions to the scientific world. His achievements are too numerous to count. The brilliant Read More

A Brief History of Gold Prohibitions

Posted - December 14, 2023
In the modern era, it’s almost impossible to imagine gold being illegal. In the United States, investors are free to invest in Read More

A Brief History of Platinum Coins

Posted - October 16, 2023
For decades, platinum coins have been a major tool for stackers looking to diversify and expand their growing precious metal portfolios. Read More

A Brief History of Gold Coins

Posted - October 12, 2023
Gold coins have been one of humanity’s favorite collectables for hundreds of years. But the real history of gold coins goes back even Read More

Top 5 Biggest Gold Heists Ever

Posted - September 6, 2023
It’s hard to explain the public’s obsession with heists, but it’s not difficult to understand. Hundreds of movies from the best Read More