What Are Silver Premiums – And Why Do They Change?

Posted - November 26, 2025

At a Glance:Silver premiums are small (or large) fees added to the melt value of silver products.Premiums can vary, depending on product Read More

What is the Oldest Mint in the World?

Posted - November 13, 2025

At a Glance:Founded in 864 AD, The Monnaie de Paris is the oldest mint in the world.The oldest mint ever discovered is a Chinese mint Read More

Posted - November 6, 2025

At a Glance:A precious metals IRA allows investors to save for retirement using precious metal products.Opening a precious metals IRA is Read More

Posted - November 5, 2025

At a Glance:A precious metals IRA allows investors to save for retirement using precious metals.The IRS has established minimum Read More

Posted - October 30, 2025

At a Glance:The value of a 1964 quarter can range from $11 to thousands of dollars.A 1964 quarter contains 90% silver and is worth at Read More

Posted - October 22, 2025

At a Glance:A silver exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a paper asset that closely follows the price of silver.Silver ETFs allow consumers to Read More

Posted - October 16, 2025

At a Glance:Precious metal refiners extract and purify precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum.Refiners can sell their own bars, Read More

Posted - October 14, 2025

At a Glance:Backwardation and contango describe the relationship between spot price and futures prices.In backwardation, the spot price Read More

Posted - October 7, 2025

At a Glance:Local coin shops, online bullion dealers, and coin shows are great places to sell silver coins.Before you sell, be sure to Read More