Precious Metal & Rare Coin Market News

Investors are scared and it's showing up in money flows. Investors are seeking refuge from the turbulent stock market, which has slid into correction territory, marked by a decline of 10% or more. They are also searching for safety amid the global tariff trade war, fearful about its impact on inflation and the economy. To protect themselves, some investors are turning to money market funds. In March, total assets in money market funds hit a ... >> Read More        

If you've ever visited the Hawaiian islands, you know how special that destination is—from gently blowing trade winds and gurgling volcanoes to rain forests and sparkling blue ocean water. Advanced collectors within the numismatic community know how special this coin is: the 1928 Hawaiian 50c Silver Commemorative is one of the keys to the U.S. Silver Commemorative set. As you probably know, a key coin is one of the hardest and most expensive coins to ... >> Read More        

Gold isn't the only precious metal moving sharply higher in 2025. If you haven't been watching the markets, silver has soared an astonishing 15% since the start of the year. It's not just investment demand that is driving silver higher. Industrial demand for silver is also growing and is helping to create an imbalance between global supply and demand. While total silver supply is forecast at 1.05 billion ounces for 2025, total silver demand is expected ... >> Read More        

Fifty days after Inauguration Day, the stock market is registering its worst performance of a new Administration since President Obama's first term in 2009. Jittery investors have sold stocks at a record pace, following the implementation of President Trump's tariffs on a wide range of countries including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union. While stocks crash, gold and silver roar higher. Gold just reached a new record high above $3,000 an ounce. So what ... >> Read More        

In the 1870s, in the wake of the Industrial Revolution, international trade was rapidly expanding. The United States exported cotton, iron, copper, and manufactured goods. However, American businesses faced a major challenge: currency compatibility. While countries like Spain had the 20-peseta, Italy the 20-lire, and Britain the sovereign—all widely recognized in global markets—the U.S. lacked a coin that was similarly accepted in international trade. In 1879, John A. Kasson, the U.S. envoy to Austria-Hungary, proposed ... >> Read More        

Representing a significant chapter in American numismatics, Indian Head gold coins were produced from 1907 to 1933. Roosevelt eventually recalled these coins in 1933, leading to their melting and creating a lasting impact on Indian Head gold coin value today. This article will explore their historical significance and highlight the key pieces every serious collector should consider, emphasizing: How the gold Indian Head coin evolved from concept to creation The unique role of these special ... >> Read More        

President William McKinley, the 25th president of our nation, has been in the news recently. History buffs will recall that McKinley was president from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. He is known for leading America during a period of expansionism, which included the Spanish-American War, the annexation of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines and Hawaii. Recently, President Donald Trump has bestowed fresh honors upon McKinley. President Trump signed an executive order to rename North ... >> Read More        

Happy anniversary. Twenty-five years ago in March 2000, the dot.com stock market bubble began to burst. Looking back, in the mid-1990s, the dot.com era ushered in a period of explosive growth in information technology and the internet. Depending on your age, you may not recall when Google didn't exist for your everyday questions. For reference, Google was founded in 1998 and its search engine became popular in 2000. Before then, if you had a question, ... >> Read More        

As gold climbs to record highs, inflation rears its ugly head again and the Trump Administration makes big changes to government, trade and geopolitics, Blanchard spoke with esteemed money manager Peter Boockvar to help you make sense of the current investing environment. Peter is the Chief Investment Officer at Bleakley Financial Group, a $10 billion wealth management firm and author of The Boock Report, which can be found on Substack. CNBC Fast Money viewers will recognize him ... >> Read More        

In 1878, the United States of America was in the midst of a major transformation from an agricultural society to an industrialized society—ushering in the Industrial Revolution. Collectors who own a coin from this period connect tangibly to this historical time when America emerged as an industrial giant and major economic power on the global stage. The rapid construction of railroads opened up new parts of our nation for people to live and work and ... >> Read More