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COMEX gold stocks appeared to lose 125 tonnes in one week. A CME contract change explains why the dramatic inventory decline needs context.

Reeded edges began as a safeguard against coin clipping. Learn how this centuries-old feature evolved and why mints still use it today.

Banks are testing tokenized deposits for 24/7 payments. See how they differ from stablecoins, CBDCs, and the bank money already used today.

Rare Walking Liberty Half Dollars are setting records as exceptional grades reveal how preservation can create an entirely new level of scarcity.

Palladium can swing harder than gold or silver as concentrated supply, automotive demand and a smaller trading market amplify price changes.

The 2026 Semiquincentennial Proof Set brings together 10 dual-dated proof coins honoring America's 250th anniversary and a pivotal year for U.S. coinage.

New Fed stablecoin rules could channel more reserves into Treasury bills, linking digital dollars, banks and U.S. public debt markets today.

Tarnish does not remove silver, but it can affect resale premiums. Learn how toning, milk spots, scratches, and cleaning influence value.

Silver inside electronics does not simply disappear. Learn what gets recycled, what remains trapped in devices, and what is effectively lost.

Treasury yields are at multi-decade highs. See why the bond selloff can pressure gold now while reinforcing its longer-term investment case.