Category: History

What Was the First US Coin?

Posted - May 13, 2025
At a Glance:The first coin officially produced for circulation in the United States was the Fugio cent.Today, Fugio cents are considered Read More

Liberty on U.S. Coins: A History

Posted - May 8, 2025
At a Glance:Lady Liberty has been a fixture of American coinage for over 230 years.Original depictions of Liberty take on a feminine Read More

Top 5 Strangest Ways Gold is Used

Posted - April 29, 2025
At a Glance:Gold is most commonly known as an investment, but that's not the only thing the metal is used for.Some of gold's strangest Read More

What is Pre-1933 Gold?

Posted - April 15, 2025
At a Glance:Pre-1933 gold refers to gold coins produced by the U.S. Mint prior to 1933.In 1933, the U.S. Mint ended the gold standard Read More

What is a Gobrecht Dollar?

Posted - April 1, 2025
At a Glance: The Gobrecht dollar is one of the oldest and most sought-after U.S. silver dollars.Even in poor condition, Gobrecht Read More

Here’s How the U.S. Mint Chooses Its New Coins

Posted - March 11, 2025
At a Glance: To many coin collectors, the process used to create new currency coins may seem complicated. In reality, the U.S. Mint is Read More

What Metals Are Pennies Made Of?

Posted - February 13, 2025
At a Glance: The penny is a circulating U.S. coin worth one cent ($0.01). The composition of pennies has changed over the course of Read More

Here’s How AI Could Disrupt the Precious Metals Sector

Posted - January 7, 2025
At a Glance: AI may become a fixture of the precious metals industry in the next few decades. Artificial intelligence may change the Read More

Here’s How Tariffs Could Impact the Precious Metals Market

Posted - December 26, 2024
At a Glance: Tariffs can have a wide range of impacts on the precious metals market, according to history. Generally, tariffs lead to Read More