First, let’s clarify the difference between gold bullion coins and numismatic gold coins. Gold bullion coins are minted on a regular basis, each containing a fixed weight in gold. They are not rare, or collectible. You buy and sell them according to the spot price of gold on any given day. Numismatic gold coins, however, …
Gold prices have been rising this week, largely because of concerns over Libya, and its oil production. There have been a few ups and downs in the price, but the trend seems set to continue higher…at least until things calm down in North Africa. Gold Falls From Highest Price in Seven Weeks; Silver Declines BusinessWeek …
Reading a recent commentary by Jon Nadler, of Kitco Metals Inc.- an excellent source of quality information and opinions – I was struck by this quote. “Matthew Clark, financial planner at Thomas Westcott Financial Management, said he was cautious about the hype surrounding gold. “Gold is now firmly in this camp and the rapid rise …
In this week’s gold news, China is dominating the headlines. And even when not in the headline, you’ll find China mentioned within the body of most articles and news items. To find out why, take your pick from the articles below. Is China Trying To Create A New Gold Standard? Not only has China been …
This week I have included recent news items, but also a couple of articles about moving your gold overseas. Bottom line – if you want to move your gold outside of the US, learn the rules first. Investing in gold: a beginner's guide – MoneyWeek Beautiful, indestructible, rare and conferred the unique status of universal …
Well, if anyone knew the answer to that question, they would be assured of a very successful year. But, of course, we don’t know. We don’t even know what the price of gold will be tomorrow. Gold prices are notoriously hard to predict because they are influenced by so many different factors. And sometimes, even …