They say variety is the spice of life, and there’s no reason that can’t apply to your investments in gold. While there is much to be said for the long-standing reputation of some of the globe’s most prominent mints, at the end of the day your investment in gold is all about the purity of…

For 50 years, the South African Mint issued its popular Krugerrand coinage only as a gold coin. The Gold Krugerrand debuted in 1967 and was the only gold bullion coin available for private investment for 12 years until the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf was issued in 1979. In 2017, the South African Mint celebrated the…

The beauty of collecting silver comes in its diversity. There’s never a shortage of one-time releases or full collections to purchase each piece in, whether it’s a silver coin series from a sovereign mint or a silver round collection from a private mint or refinery. In fact, buying silver as part of a collection is…

It’s difficult for the human mind to accurate grasp the concept of time. When you think of the age of the United States and its currency, which date to 1776 and 1792 respectively, that seems worlds away from your own lifespan. When it comes to gold coins and currency issued by European nations, now you’re…

At JM Bullion we’re constantly tweaking the layout, usability, and convenience of our website to ensure it is user-friendly for all of our customers. Sometimes a few tweaks here and there just can’t keep up with the times though, which is why we’re pleased to give our dedicated customers a brand-new online experience. JM Bullion’s…

The history of a nation is often captured in the physical form through iconic architecture. When one thinks of the United States, for example, these icons include structures ranging from the Washington Monument and the White House to the Empire State Building, Hoover Dam, and the Golden Gate Bridge. With a history that vastly predates…

In 2016, JM Bullion introduced its first-ever branded silver product. After five years in business, we decided it was time to offer our loyal customers with a valuable silver product that showcased both their love of precious metals and their pride in shopping with JM Bullion. Our first piece of silver for sale was a…

By now, most investors who buy gold and silver are familiar with the Perth Mint’s vast catalog of impressive precious metal coins. Whether you purchase investment-grade bullion coins such as the Silver Kookaburra or Gold Kangaroo which are released yearly or you buy limited-issue coins for collectible reasons, there’s certain to be something from the…

By now, precious metal enthusiasts are familiar with the Silverbugs. This renowned group of Reddit users is a community of silver enthusiasts who take a love of precious metals to the next level. If you want to know about the latest designs on silver coins for sale or learn more about popular authorized dealers, chances…

One of the rising stars of the precious metals industry at the moment is the new Chiwoo Cheonwang Series from Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation. Better known as KOMSCO, the mint is the sovereign facility of South Korea and has been working to expand its portfolio of silver and gold bullion products for investors….

In recent years, countless Marvel and DC Comics have made their way from graphic novels collected by young men and women to the big screen as major blockbusters generating millions in ticket sales, and billions in overall revenue. Those same films have infiltrated precious metals, with mints around the globe capitalizing on the popularity by…

The Australian Phoenix & Dragon Coin was introduced by the Perth Mint in 2017 as a silver bullion coin program. After rousing success with the collection during its first release year, the Perth Mint opted to expand the program in 2018 to feature a new gold bullion version of the coin as well. The 2018…

Last Friday on the JM Bullion blog, we highlighted the (admittedly) hilarious case of gold raining down from the skies in eastern Russia. While that incident of missing gold was fleeting, with Russian police and security services quickly locking down the region and recovering the precious metals involved, back here in the United States a…

Remember when your parents took you to the corner store or local pharmacy as a kid and you begged for even a dollar to spend on some junk toy? If you had the typical parent, odds are good they asked you “do you think money grows on trees?” Well, money might not grow on trees,…

The 2016 issue schedule for KOMSCO represented an extensive expansion of the mint’s annual bullion releases, particularly to global authorized dealers. As such, the profile of the mint itself has risen dramatically in the past three years. This rise was powered by the Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang, and the Korean Tiger bullion collection. What started as…

The 10-coin Queen’s Beast Series from the Royal Mint has reached its midway point with the release of the fifth design in the collection. The Black Bull of Clarence is the fifth Queen’s Beast statue to appear in the collection, representing the first King of England from the House of York. Introduced into the Royal…

For those who regularly buy silver bullion coins, it’s likely you’ve come across the nuisance of white spots (milky spots) at least once over the years. The occurrence of white spots is particularly bothersome to mints, investors, and collectors because it is a complex situation with no obvious solutions. Known in numismatic terms as milk…

The Perth Mint released a stunning new interpretation of bullion coinage on February 1st with the issue of its first-ever rectangular bullion coin. The mint has previously released proof coins with rectangular shapes, but never before has it offered bullion investment coinage in this shape. In keeping with its popular Chinese lunar motifs, the Perth…

The Korean Minting and Security Printing Corporation, or KOMSCO, has made a big splash in the precious metals market over the last year. In late 2016, KOMSCO unveiled a brand-new bullion medal representative of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) featuring the image of Chiwoo Cheonwang. That medal series has not only grown in popularity…

The Royal Canadian Mint’s Call of the Wild Series is the purest gold bullion option available to investors right now. If the designs in this series aren’t enough to attract collectors and investors, then the .99999 pure gold content surely catches the eye. Each coin in this series contains the highest recognized level of purity…

The United States Mint’s America the Beautiful collection is without question the most diverse silver bullion option from the nation’s sovereign mint. Each new year brings five different designs to the series, and as the ATB collection rolls into its ninth year of availability, you can expect to see some of the most breathtaking natural…

The precious metals world has seen a lot of special, celebratory strikings of major bullion coin programs in the last few years. 2016 brought the 30th anniversary of the American Eagle Series from the United States Mint, followed by the 50th anniversary of the Krugerrand, 30th anniversary of the Gold Britannia, and 20th anniversary of…

Among the most popular annual releases from the Perth Mint is the Australian Silver Koala. With so many Australian Animal coin releases each year, it’s hard for investors and collectors to pick a favorite. The Silver Koala coin is counted among the best though from the mint alongside the Australian Gold Kangaroo, Australian Silver Kookaburra,…

Scottsdale Mint continues to introduce precious metal buyers to stunning new coin series with each passing year, and the latest introduction is no exception to the mint’s portfolio of silver and gold coins. The all-new Barbados Trident Coin debuted in 2017 with a silver release, and grew at the end of the year with a…

Generally speaking, most numismatists already buying gold and silver don’t need more reasons to continue investing in precious metals. Those who favor precious metals for the ability to protect a portion of their wealth against the unpredictability of stock markets aren’t easily swayed away from that approach. For those who are on the fence however,…