Many coin collectors — and family members who inherit coins and related numismatic items from a loved one — need help disposing of a collection. Like any transaction it is best to be prepared to know what you have. This as … Continue reading →
Your brain naturally ‘rewires’ itself as you age. But it doesn’t have to, at least not as quickly. We all thought Derek (not his real name, for reasons that will soon be obvious) had gotten stuck in his ways: too … Continue reading →
Many coins fall into the FUBAH category, including ones with scratches or environmental damage; the most irritating ones are stained. These may seem like restoration candidates at PCGS or NGC. However, chances are they will be returned in their original ungraded-worthy condition because dipping … Continue reading →
Silver has been used as a form of money for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. In fact, the word “silver” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word “seolfor” and the … Continue reading →
Looking for that much needed break from that exciting hobby of coin collecting. Here a glimpse of a vacation that is well within the guidelines of not too far away and is full of exciting adventures. Ready to cruise … Continue reading →
Those who seek to undermine the integrity of NGC certification will be pursued aggressively, as this case demonstrates. The scheme NGC initiated the legal action when it was made aware of an apparent scheme to sell coins misrepresented as being … Continue reading →
Because there is so much activity happening at the state level with respect to sound money legislation, Money Metals wants to give you a quick update on some of the most important bills that are currently pending. State Tax Removal, State … Continue reading →
With gold prices now holding above $1,900 an ounce and silver at about $23, investors in the market to buy physical gold or silver should prudently take the time to shop around to avoid overpaying for purchases. They should also … Continue reading →
The Internal Revenue Service has announced a one-year delay of the new $600 tax reporting threshold to help ease the transition to the new reporting requirement for taxpayers, tax professionals, and online marketplaces. As a result, for tax year 2022, only eBay sellers who: … Continue reading →
Now that you’ve decided to buy silver, it’s time to think about properly storing and protecting it. It is often said that silver bullion has no counter-party risk, and in a monetary sense, this is indeed true. Although silver bullion … Continue reading →
