December 13, 2016
Could Silver Replace Gold as India’s Preferred Investment?
Could it happen? About 100 years ago, silver was the preferred precious metals investment in India. Because of the government crackdown on the underground economy by restricting its paper currency,...
Price of Gold Nearing 10 Month Low After Italy Vote
Geopolitical uncertainty is supposed to help the price of gold right? Over the long term that is certainly the case. However, short to intermediate term fluctuations have more to do...
Large 3,000 year old golden ‘belt’ found in the UK
A mysterious 3,000-year-old gold torc, described as one of the largest ever discovered, has been found in the UK. A torc is a stiff ring of metal, made in a single piece...
Exchange-traded products continue to drive gold demand in 3Q16
The World Gold Council recently released a report on gold demand for 3Q16. In it they note that there was a sharp increase in gold investment primarily through Exchange Traded...
Does Gold Rust? The Science Behind Gold
Gold, a symbol of wealth and luxury, has been treasured by civilizations for millennia. Its lustrous yellow shine and malleability have made it a favorite for jewelry, coins, and various...
The Alaskan Town that Still Pans for Gold Bullion
The original residents of Chicken, Alaska, were a “ragtag bunch of gold prospectors.” The town is 40 miles west of the Canadian border and 90 miles from Eagle, Alaska. It...
A Look into Our Nation’s First Coins
Leading up to the year of 1792, the United States experienced great confusion concerning the value of different coins and currencies in circulation. Spanish silver and English shillings were two...
Gold demand at record levels in Q1 2016
The World Gold Council reports that gold demand surged in the first three months of this year. That would certainly help explain why the price of gold has surged from...