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Discover the Perth Mint's 2027 Year of the Goat coins in gold, silver and platinum, featuring designs inspired by Chinese zodiac traditions.

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.

Central banks are still buying gold in 2026, but not all are doing the same. See why Poland and China buy as Russia and Turkey sell gold.

New OFAC rules widen authorized Venezuelan gold trade while keeping key sanctions. See what this change means for bullion markets worldwide.

Why does gold often rise when the dollar falls? Learn how pricing, global purchasing power, interest rates and investor demand connect both assets.

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

War with Iran is escalating, but gold is falling. See how oil, inflation, Fed rate expectations, Treasury yields and the dollar explain why.

Saint-Gaudens' 1907 High Relief returns for America 250, pairing a 24-karat gold classic with a modern one-ounce silver companion medal set.

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

Platinum is far rarer than gold, yet often costs less. Discover how demand, reserves, industry and above-ground stocks shape the price gap.