Miscellaneous

Gold is expensive, yet engineers still use it in chips, medical devices and spacecraft. Its unusual properties explain why it survives.

A rare 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar sold for $671,000. Discover how 16 stars, Mint State condition and a famous pedigree drove its value.

Most palladium comes from Russia and South Africa. Learn how byproduct mining, recycling and concentrated supply can magnify supply shocks.

Gold began before Earth. Follow its journey from cosmic events through Earth's interior, ancient rocks and finally into modern gold bullion.

A unique 1905 Indian Head cent struck on a gold Quarter Eagle planchet became a six-figure rarity. Explore its history and enduring mystery.

Sunflower and bee imagery earns the 2025 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin a Best Gold Coin award, continuing the U.S. Mint's COTY run.

The 1804 Silver Dollar was struck decades after its date. Discover the diplomacy, restrikes and rarity behind America's own numismatic king.

Trump's Iran sanctions put China in the spotlight as yuan-based oil trade and Beijing's growing gold reserves challenge U.S. financial leverage.