Posted in general on Apr 19th, 2012 Comments Off on Nicholas James‘ collection “Savage Sovereignsâ€
In early October 2011 an article published by Professional Jeweller caused some controversy, the article in question regarded Nicholas James‘ collection “Savage Sovereignsâ€. Although the article itself was by no means derogatory the reaction in the comment box below was far from pleasing, as a group of anonymous industry insiders (who else reads Professional Jeweller?) proceeded to rip away at the concept […]
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Posted in general on Apr 13th, 2011 Comments Off on What’s a jewelerysmith to do!?
Rising cost of silver and and gold has had a hit on crafters, jewelers and metalsmiths alike. Even the once ubiquitously cheap copper is no match for the ever moving market forces. One might threaten to just melt down some Peace dollars in spite just to get raw material for projects. Considering the cost of […]
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Posted in general on Mar 5th, 2009 Comments Off on Gold Demand
Strong demand remains for physical gold. Well selected gold coins will outperform common bullion products. The current high premiums for common gold Eagles, Maple Leafs, and Krugerrands allow astute collectors a buying opportunity.
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Posted in general on May 20th, 2008 Comments Off on Shipwreck Yields Gold
An 1846 shipwreck 60 miles off the coast of Louisiana has yielded $1 million in sunken treasure comprised of U.S. gold coins from Southern U.S. mints and a nearly complete Capped Bust set. Recovery of the coins was announced May 13 by a group from New Iberia, La., called the Gentlemen of Fortune, which identified […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 7th, 2008 Comments Off on Dumping Gold
The Fed has Sold Half of all US Gold to Suppress Gold Prices  This could be a good thing for new collector’s looking to score some gold for their collections… bad if you are planning to ‘retire’ on your “gold assets”. Current gold buillion prices have drop by $6 today on normal trading levels… this […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 1st, 2008 Comments Off on Kitco Spot Bullion Prices
$US Spot Gold $US Spot Silver
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Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 10th, 2007 Comments Off on Million Dollar Coin – Update
The most valuable coin ever offered in an online-only auction will be available in the Teletrade® Premier Plus auction #2409 on August 16, 2007. It will be the first auction of the world’s largest gold coin, a 100 kilogram $1 million (Canadian) denomination coin recently produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. “This is an exciting, […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 31st, 2007 Comments Off on MILLION-DOLLAR GOLD COIN
There have been at least a few takers for the massive new Royal Canadian Mint gold coin: “The Royal Canadian Mint has sold five of its $1-million gold collector coins, and at least four of them are headed where the money is – to the West Coast. ‘But as the mint and the dealers disclosed, […]
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