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Lately, there has been increased chatter about a “currency reset” in the United States. While the idea has been around for years, it’s not something most people have personally experienced—especially those of us in modern generations. However, I had an eye-opening experience that, in some ways, felt like a small-scale currency reset. A Personal Story: …

Most people are familiar with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” and the historic 1933 gold recall. In April of that year, Roosevelt ordered the confiscation of gold, paying citizens $20.56 for each $20 gold piece. Shortly after, he reset the official price of gold to $35 per ounce, instantly increasing the value of U.S. gold …

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 …

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 …

Coins were first used in the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia over two thousand years ago. While we don’t have specific records, it’s likely that the world’s first coin collectors emerged around the same time. Coin collecting has historically been called the “Hobby of Kings” because only royalty could afford to pursue it. Today, it’s …

Gold and silver stacking refers to the practice of gradually accumulating physical gold or silver over time. Investors who engage in stacking usually store their metals securely on their property. Here are some common reasons why people choose to stack gold and silver: Some tips for stacking gold and silver include: While both gold and …

Sell us your gold and Rare Coins-we are buying American Rare Coin and Bullion is buying rare United States coins. We will, of course, buy as many coins as we can  to get our inventory heavy enough to make it to the next major show. This is the time of year that we reach out …

From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days. The price of spot gold reached $2493 per ounce on July 17 . Year on year, gold has been up as much as  28.5%. Central banks see gold as a long-term store of value and a safe haven during times of economic and international turmoil. Dollars are increasingly unappealing …

Founded in 2008 as an inbound call center for rare coins and bullion in Sour Lake, Texas, we’ve since relocated to a storefront in Beaumont. A+ Accredited business with BBB. While we still operate our call center, we now proudly serve the local community face-to-face. Our customers often tell us, “ARC is the only real …

The Red Book of US Coins definition says “Experimental or trial coin, generally of a new design denomination or metal.” Collectors know these coins are some of the rarest and most difficult to obtain pieces ever minted. Below is an article from Coin World magazine. The pattern coin featured is from 1872 and struck in aluminum. …

Bullion coins Gold, Silver, & Platinum Bullion coins come in several sizes. They range from less than a tenth of an ounce to whole ounces. These coins are normally legal tender with a face value. The face value is largely symbolic. Bullion coins are almost always valued higher than their face value or denomination. Example: …

On November 7, 1973, U.S. Senator James Fulbright introduced a brief, one-page bill without even a name. Despite its simplicity, this legislation became one of the most significant in American history. Fulbright’s bill came two years after the 1971 “Nixon Shock,” when President Richard Nixon imposed wage and price controls and ended the U.S. dollar’s …