Grounding WWII History in Gold and Silver Coins The US Mint loves to honor the history of the world through commemorative coins. Two examples include the Olympic coinage and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day coins. This year in 2020, we reached a milestone. It is the 75th Anniversary since the end […]
The Coin You Need to “Sea” to Believe! We scouted prey with the “Hunters of the Deep” and flew high with “Hunters of the Sky” Now, thanks to PAMP Suisse‘s new “Giants of the Galápagos” series, investors worldwide can go swimming with sea creatures! Bullion Exchanges offers the first release in […]
How do you find silver coins in your pocket change? First, you should know that the US Mint produced silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars as circulating United States currency until 1964. These coins were all made of 90% silver, although from 1965-1969, half dollars were 40% silver. These coins are […]
COVID-19 and the US Mint Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic quarantine, the US Mint announced partial shutdowns for its minting facilities. The West Point facility, which strikes the 2020 American Silver Eagles (ASE coins), closed in March after an employee tested positive for the virus. During the closure, […]
