While gold and silver enjoy all the publicity for most precious metals investors, brilliant platinum maintains an undeniable mystique. Platinum is significantly rarer than gold – roughly 6,000 metric tons of it have ever been mined. So, it is quite the treat to find out that the US Mint offers a platinum bullion coin. In...

Few American coins are more iconic and beloved than the Morgan Silver Dollar. The Morgan was a central moneypiece for some of the best-known periods in American history, including the Industrial Revolution’s Gilded Age and the Wild West. The US Mint pressed the last Morgan Silver Dollars in 1921, but the warmth and nostalgia for...

The Gold Chinese Panda is the flagship product of the Chinese Mint, the China Gold Coin Incorporation, and, by extension, the People’s Bank of China. Since its debut in 1982, it has risen to become one of the most popular sovereign bullion coins on the planet. However, the Gold Chinese Panda has also undergone several...

Most of the world’s top countries issue a signature bullion coin, and the People’s Republic of China is no different. Its Panda series is the Chinese Mint’s signature product. The Silver Chinese Panda has been part of the Chinese Mint’s production line since 1983. Thanks to the maintenance of an iron grip on its mintage...

Though the Perth Mint’s signature coin series is the Australian Kangaroo, there is another line of products from the Perth Mint that are also quite popular among collectors. In fact, the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series offers much more appeal to a particular subset of precious metals aficionados. The Lunar Series pays tribute to the Chinese...

Rarely does a sovereign bullion coin bear the results of more than 1,000 years of experience and history. However, that’s exactly what the British Gold Britannia does. In fact, the Gold Britannia is the flagship bullion piece produced by the world’s second-oldest mint in continuous operation. The Royal Mint has produced coinage for England, the...

The British Silver Britannia is one of the signature coins from the Royal Mint. It offers a coin minted with .999 fine silver that allows for easy stacking and collecting. Now, the Silver Britannia has been part of the Royal Mint’s product line since 1997. Since its debut, it has become one of the world’s...

There are coins for people who want to maximize the amount of gold in their collection. The Australian Kangaroo is not one of those. Instead, buyers are drawn to the Kangaroo’s annual design quirks, its deeply respected mint, and its connection to one of the world’s great countries. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the...

If you’re looking for a gold bullion coin that those “in-the-know” would appreciate, look no further than the Mexican Gold Libertad. The Libertad is the sovereign bullion coin produced by Mexico, and it is the country’s flagship gold bullion coin. Part of the reason for the Libertad’s mystique and popularity is its low mintage numbers....

Few silver coins have fans. Even fewer still have devotees among both casual precious metals investors and serious coin collectors. Mexican Silver Libertads are one of those precious few. They offer the chance to own an iconic and beautiful coin from one of the world’s oldest mints. Libertads are also produced in fewer numbers than...

When it comes to gold bars, there is one name in the world that stands atop the rest of the field. PAMP Suisse is the world’s most recognized and trusted private mint, and it serves as the foundation of the Swiss refining tradition. Although PAMP’s marketing and brand recognition are certainly parts of the reason...

When the US Mint entered the bullion market in 1986, it clearly had the South African Krugerrand in mind. Thus, the American Gold Eagle’s composition was designed to mimic the RSA’s signature coin. However, the appearance of the .9999 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf in 1982 created a new submarket in the bullion trade. Several sovereign...

The American Silver Eagle is the most popular silver bullion coin in the world. However, there is another coin that challenges its dominance – the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf stands apart from the Eagle and many of the world’s silver bullion coins for one simple reason – its purity. The...

It may sound unbelievable that the most popular European bullion coin in the world was inspired by a concert hall. However, it is an unusual truth, as the Austrian Gold Philharmonic is, indeed, the best-known bullion coin. From the outside looking in, both the subject matter of the coin’s design and its origin might seem...

There is no denying that modern gold investing and collecting owes a debt to South Africa. The debut of the iconic Krugerrand undeniably changed the world by making private gold ownership much more accessible to the common man. This article will cover the history of this most important bullion coin. We’ll also talk about the...

A common claim from precious metals aficionados and dealers is that gold and silver act as a hedge against inflation. We have certainly made that claim ourselves several times over the years. However, the historical data says that claim is not as clear-cut as we thought. Broadly, yes – gold and silver’s status as inflation...

Key Takeaways Some of the most counterfeited U.S. coins include key-date Lincoln cents, Morgan dollars, and early gold coins with significant numismatic value. Counterfeiters often alter genuine coins by adding mintmarks or modifying dates to mimic rare varieties. Authentication from trusted dealers or grading services like NGC and PCGS can help collectors avoid purchasing counterfeit...

Gold coins and bars come in a variety of designs and sizes. In terms of a standard size, though, the default weight for a gold coin or bar is 1 troy ounce. This size corresponds to the unit used for the global spot price of gold, quoted per troy ounce, and is usually (though not...

If you’re new to coin collecting, you may hear references to something called a “Monster Box.” The colorful name may seem like a euphemism or a shorthand reference to a specific type of precious-metal investment. However, Monster Boxes are actual items to buy. In fact, they are issued by sovereign governments, rather than private mints...

If you have physical gold and silver assets in your home, you have probably wondered what happens in the case of theft or damage. Does your homeowners’ insurance protect your gold and silver collections? Let’s break it down to understand what coverage you might have, where it may fall short, and how to enhance your...

If you’re new to precious metals, you may find silver coins and rounds confusing. Apart from their different designs, they look similar. A logical question is why silver coins are usually more expensive than silver rounds of the same size. In fact, silver rounds sometimes have a higher silver content than coins, and it’s not...

Investing in precious metals traditionally means managing and storing physical assets like gold, silver, platinum, or palladium in a secure location. CyberMetals simplifies this process significantly. Through our platform, you directly own the metal while we handle the security and maintenance. Rest easy knowing your assets are safely guarded in our state-of-the-art secure storage facilities....

If you have started moving in precious metals circles, you may have heard references to “silver stacking” and people described as “silver stackers.” Although the terms may be used positively or derisively, depending on the speaker, they are becoming increasingly common as precious metals grow in popularity. Silver stacking is the act of collecting silver...

Owning gold or silver is great. Either precious metal offers a tangible store of value. In many cases, having one of these metals in your portfolio is a great way to guard against oscillations in the economy. However, owning gold or silver also puts a particular onus on you. Namely, you have to be able...

Fiat currency is unpredictable, no matter what the economy is doing. So, it’s no surprise that you’re finding yourself turning to gold as a way to store the value of your wealth tangibly and safely. However, in the digital age, there’s a lot of noise. It’s hard to know what vehicles are the best choice...