Miscellaneous
MiscellaneousOctober 22, 2026
COMEX Registered vs. Eligible Gold: What the Inventory Numbers Mean
COMEX registered and eligible gold serve different roles. Learn how warehouse inventories, warrants, and physical deliveries affect the market.
MiscellaneousOctober 21, 2026
Why Do Some U.S. Coins Have Words on Their Edges?
Discover why some U.S. coins have words on their edges, from early silver dollars and Saint-Gaudens gold coins to Presidential dollar errors.
MiscellaneousOctober 19, 2026
2026 Midterm Elections: Could a Divided Congress Change Gold and Silver?
Could the 2026 midterm elections reshape gold and silver's outlook? Explore how congressional control may influence borrowing, rates, and industry.
MiscellaneousOctober 15, 2026
What Is the Oldest U.S. Coin You Can Own?
Discover the oldest American coins collectors can still buy, from colonial silver to Fugio cents and the first circulating coins of the U.S. Mint.
MiscellaneousOctober 15, 2026
Coin Restrike vs. Reproduction: What Does COPY Mean?
Learn how official coin restrikes differ from reproductions, why replicas carry COPY markings, and what collectors should verify before buying.
MiscellaneousOctober 14, 2026
How Much of the World's Gold Supply Comes From Recycling?
How much gold comes from recycling? See global supply data, why rising prices do not always boost scrap sales, and what that means for gold.
MiscellaneousOctober 13, 2026
What Is a Coin Die Clash and How Can You Recognize One?
Die clash errors can leave details from one coin face on the other. Learn how to recognize real transferred marks and avoid common mistakes.
MiscellaneousOctober 13, 2026
Why Did the U.S. Mint Create Pattern Coins?
Pattern coins reveal the designs, metals, and manufacturing ideas the U.S. Mint tested before choosing America's circulating coins.


























