Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating human civilizations to study. From feature films and novels to textbooks in schools, the stories, beliefs, and culture of the Ancient Egyptians have captivated the imagination for thousands of years. Even in the modern era, the beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians fascinate the mind. The discovery of…

While the Perth Mint is well known for its range of commemorative and collectible bullion coins, it is the range of annual issues from Perth that attract the most attention each year. Among the most sought-after coins from Perth Mint is the annual Australian Koala issue. Introduced in 2007, Perth Silver Koalas have been released…

The bison, or buffalo, is one of the most revered animal species in North America. For the indigenous tribes of North America, the bison was a sacred and respected animal. To this day, people look upon the bison with reverence and see the beast for its true beauty. In terms of symbolism, the bison is…

The first gift-giving occasion of 2022 is just around the corner. The doldrums of January are soon to give way to renewed hope and new love in the month of February. Millions of Americans will celebrate the love they have for their significant others on February 14th with the Valentine’s Day celebration. A popular time…

From its founding 1792 to 2005, the United States Mint issued millions of gold coins for both circulation use and for bullion buyers. However, during that 200-plus-year history, the United States Mint never issued a gold coin with 24-karat gold content. In 2006, that all changed with the introduction of a new gold bullion coin…

Over the course of the last four-plus decades, there have been several landmark developments in the video game industry. From the release of the first major in-home console with Atari to the rise of player-vs-player games and the 21st-century dominance of online, multiplayer gaming, the video game industry has seen several watershed moments. Few franchises…

After the debut of the Medieval Legends Series was met with strong demand for the Robin Hood design, the series quickly moves to the second release. Shifting from the bandit of Sherwood Forest to the quiet town of Hamelin in Lower Saxony, the second issue of the series focuses on the tale of the Pied…

The Christmas season is just around the corner and with Black Friday coming up this week, the official start of the Christmas shopping season is on the horizon. The two biggest shopping days on the calendar each year are Black Friday and Cyber Monday at the start of the following week. In 2020, Cyber Monday…

Thanksgiving is a bit of an overlooked holiday on the American calendar each year. Though it is considered a major national holiday in the United States, it is also squeezed between the revelry and costumes of Halloween in October and the spiritual celebrations and family gathers of Christmas in December. Throw New Year’s Eve into…

From 2016 to 2021, the Royal Mint wowed investors and collectors with its Queen’s Beasts Series. This 10-coin series featured gold, silver, and platinum coins with images of the heraldic beasts that have featured in the personal badges, seals, and Royal Arms of the monarchs of England from the reign of King Richard the Lionheart…

It’s that time of year again. The heat of summer is starting to subside, there’s a cool breeze in the air, and the leaves are changing. Fall is the start of the busiest holiday season on the calendar each year. As children return to school, the months quickly run together from the spooky, ghostly festivals…

On September 30, 2011, JM Bullion was officially founded as an online precious metals retailer. Founded at a time of unprecedented demand for gold and silver amidst record prices for both metals, JM Bullion made its first forays into the market. Now, a decade later, JM Bullion has enjoyed strong, continuous growth that has seen…

The Archangel Michael has been featured on silver bullion since 2011 when the National Bank of Ukraine introduced the Archangel Michael bullion coin series. The Scottsdale Mint has recently introduced a new form of silver bullion with its own depiction of the famed archangel from the holy books of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. JM Bullion…

Perth Mint is famous for its use of new designs of native animal species with each new date mark in a collection. The Australian Kookaburra is the standard-bearer at Perth Mint, offering new reverse designs each year dating all the way back to 1990 when the silver series launched. Perth also uses this approach for…

The precious metals market is full of options for those investors who buy silver on an annual basis. While the market is dominated by the likes of the American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, British Britannia, Chinese Panda, and coins of the Perth Mint, there is another annual release out there that catches the eyes of…

There’s an exciting new opportunity available to collectors as JM Bullion introduces the silver and copper rounds of the new Medieval Legends Series. This new 7-round series features distinctive designs on the obverse with a common reverse element that appears throughout the series. The Medieval Legends Series will present designs that capture the image of…

The concept of Chakras within the body is an ancient belief that arose on the Indian Subcontinent. Though Western Chakras were developed, based on these ancient beliefs, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Chakras of the ancient world are still the ones that billions lean on each year in trying to lead a…

To say that the Perth Mint excels in the design of all of its bullion coins would be an understatement. From the annual releases such as the Kookaburra, Koala, and Kangaroo, to its one-time proof coins, the Perth Mint puts considerable effort into designing coins that investors and collectors will swoon over. The release of…

From 2016 to 2021, the Royal Mint dazzled Royal Family enthusiasts, historians, and coin collectors with a series of 10 designs honoring the history of the monarchy in England. This distinctive collection focused on the heraldic beasts that have long been associated with the Royal Arms of England, the official emblem of the monarchy. Over…

Chibi is a popular slang term in Japanese to refer to a specific type of artwork. The term chibi is often associated with cartoon caricatures that offer exaggerated forms that typically consists of small, chubby bodies with oversized heads. Mints are now capitalizing on the popularity of chibi-style artwork by bringing it to life on…

Introduced in 2018, the Next Generation Series from the Perth Mint is among the many other forms of Perth Mint bullion produced each year. The coins in this series come with one design per date mark and always feature the mother of a species with its newborn. Struck on impressive piedfort-style blanks, the Next Generation…

With demand for silver remaining high in 2021, JM Bullion is constantly striving to provide a reliable source of silver for our customers. In addition to ensuring customers can buy the silver bullion products they’re looking for, we’re always proud to offer products from new brands. One of the recent new items to come to…

The fourth installment of the British Music Legends Series from the Royal Mint has arrived. In the second 2021-dated coin release, the Royal Mint honors another of England’s biggest rock bands: The Who. With a track record of success that dates back to the group’s founding in 1964, The Who have dazzled music lovers and…

Born on the island of Corsica in 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on the island of St. Helena two hundred years ago. With the production of silver coins from the Issuing Authority of St. Helena increasing in recent years, 2021 saw an opportunity for the island to produce a bicentennial coin commemorating the death…

When it comes to investing in silver bullion coins, investors and collectors are familiar with the well-known circular format. Just like circulation currency around the world, bullion coins from sovereign and private mints are predominantly struck as round blanks with beautiful designs engraved. The East India Company is now issuing new rectangular silver bullion coins…