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The average dollar does not stretch very far anymore. This is obviously apparent when you take a look at what a dollar will buy you nowadays Continue reading
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Accusations or collusion in the extremely lucrative precious metals market has resulted in an investigation by a Swiss watchdog group. The price of gold and silver has fluctuated in the past couple of years. This investigation could discover that the price changes result from metal benchmark manipulation conducted by various banks worldwide. Continue reading
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In a global economy, gold and silver are some of the biggest investments. Although gold tends to be a bit more popular, it is usually a better investment for those who already have some cash burning in their pockets. Continue reading
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According to a recent Reuter’s report, US Mint sales of American Eagle gold coins and silver coins decreased in August. However, it was the second-highest month of sales this year, behind July, which saw the highest sales in over two years. Continue reading
When it comes to precious metals, silver usually falls under gold in the desirability factor. This is because silver has been used in making fine jewellery, silverware, fine service wear and, of course, in creating coins for currency. Continue reading
In 2014 the Royal Mint began honouring architectural marvels throughout the United Kingdom with a commemorative silver coin release. Continue reading
There are various uses of silver besides investment. Silver-containing treatments such as silver nanoparticles are an effective tool for killing disease-causing bacteria. Recently, scientists from Carnegie Mellon University in the US have come up with a “Drinkable Book” containing silver or copper nanoparticles, which could make contaminated water pure by 99.9%. Continue reading
A rare 2p silver coin donated in the Royal Berkshire Hospital ‘cash for coins’ box has garnered more than £800 on eBay after a keen hospital volunteer recognized its rarity value.
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Silver investment, broadly speaking, has played an important role in the world as a means of currency or ornamentation for nearly 50 centuries.
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After a nearly seven-month purchasing restriction, the US Mint announced on June 1, 2015, that the American Silver Eagle coin is now available, in unlimited quantities, for order by authorized purchasers. The allocation was set in place last November when consumer demands exceeded the mints supply of silver metal coins. Such rationing has been utilized, as necessary, since 2008 with periods of enforcement from six to sixteen months. Continue reading