American Rare Coin and Bullion

Silver Production and Global Trade Dynamics

January 16, 2025

Silver Production and Global Trade Dynamics – Why silver will eclipse $50oz in 2025 Let’s start with Canada. Canada has been in the forefront of main stream news a lot lately. The new Whitehouse administration loves to impose tariffs on trade. The fact is that the top producers of silver globally align perfectly with top countries on the tariff hit list. Tariffs will make it tough to export products by way of make cost go up to the consumer. The perfect storm is forming…. Canada has long been a significant player in the global silver industry, consistently contributing over 1,000 metric tons annually. As the 13th largest producer of silver in 2023, Canada continues to play an essential role in the global market. Even though they are out of the top ten producers, the Canada Maple Leaf … Read More

Gold Outperforming S&P 500? ….YES!

December 2, 2024

Gold and the S&P 500 have had impressive starts to the year, each gaining around 17-18% in the first half of 2024. With both assets reaching record highs, you might be wondering which the smarter investment choice is. The good news? You don’t have to choose. A well-diversified investment portfolio typically includes a mix of stocks, bonds, and gold—often regarded as a "safe haven" asset. Currently, gold is trading at approximately $2,640 per troy ounce, up over 17% year-to-date and over 23% over the past 12 months. This surge is partly fueled by expectations of interest rate cuts and robust central bank purchases. While stocks have historically outperformed gold, there are notable exceptions. For instance, over the past 20 years, gold has delivered better returns than the S&P … Read More

Why should I collect Rare Coins?

November 5, 2024

Coins were first used in the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia over two thousand years ago. While wedon't have specific records, it’s likely that the world’s first coin collectors emerged around thesame time. Coin collecting has historically been called the “Hobby of Kings” because onlyroyalty could afford to pursue it. Today, it’s known as “The King of Hobbies” because nowanyone can enjoy collecting coins.Coin collecting is a lifelong hobby, offering endless opportunities to find new treasures. With asmany ways to collect as there are collectors, the possibilities are vast. In the United States, coincollecting reached its height in the 1950s and '60s, when coin shops could be found in everyneighborhood. The market declined in the 1980s and '90s due to economic challenges and therise of digital … Read More