Tag: silver

IN-DEPTH: Texas Lawmakers Consider Creating Gold-Based Digital Currency for Use by Anyone Anywhere

Texas could become the first state in the nation to issue its own digital currency based on gold and silver. The Texas Senate could vote on Senate Bill 2334 this week. A similar bill in the Texas House, House Bill 4903, did not advance. If the Texas digital currency proposal becomes law, money could be spent with a debit card…


Is Silver Still Undervalued Today?

Is silver undervalued? It’s a common question for new and seasoned investors alike. Like gold, silver is a safe-haven class investment. Unlike gold, silver’s value depends on a complex web of market factors. This can make it difficult to determine when it is a good time to buy silver. Is Silver Undervalued? The short answer…


Locals, Politicians Rally Against Silver Mine in Australian Outback

Hundreds of locals have rallied against a proposed silver and lead mine in central west New South Wales (NSW) as they consider whether to legally challenge the open-cut project’s approval. Bowdens Silver Project, about 2 km outside the village of Lue, was given conditional approval earlier this month to operate until 2046. About 200 locals…


Top Nine Valuable Coins to Look Out For

Collecting valuable coins is a rewarding hobby and a way to invest in your financial future. Unfortunately, the process requires substantial time and effort. However, knowing which valuable coins to look for will help you become a knowledgeable collector. Coins are fascinating for many reasons. Some people appreciate the precious metals like gold and silver…


Inflation Will Not Return to Fed’s Target, Precious Metals Investor Warns

In recent years, inflation has soared to heights not seen since the early 1980s, but Brien Lundin, a precious metals investor who has been closely monitoring the situation, believes the current levels of inflation may be here to stay and that the Federal Reserve’s target of 2 percent inflation is unrealistic. He is concerned that…


Why Is Silver So Cheap? Factors Affecting Silver Prices

If you’re interested in investing in precious metals, you’ve likely noticed that silver is cheaper than many other options like gold, platinum, and palladium. Precious metals investors have coined the term “poor man’s gold” for the white metal because of its low average cost compared to high gold prices. So, why is silver so cheap?…


Diversifying Into Multiple Precious Metals

Most financial advisors understand that you should not over-invest in a single sector of the economy. Instead, you should divide your investments across asset classes to prevent a total wipeout of your portfolio due to a single economic event. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are four of the most traded precious metals. However, you can…


Unease Over Banking Sector Turmoil Spurs Huge Demand for Precious Metals

COTTONWOOD, Ariz.—Coin Heaven co-owner Gabe Wright saw precious metals demand rise to new heights during the pandemic, but nothing as spectacular as Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse. “It’s getting real,” Wright said, standing behind the glass showcase filled with various silver and gold bullion, coins, jewelry, and sterling in his busy Cottonwood, Arizona, shop on…


How to Store Silver Coins at Home

Investing in precious metals is an excellent way to diversify your investment portfolio or build a nest egg for a rainy day. Silver coins or bars might be the perfect starting point in your precious metal journey. Silver storage is challenging because silver has a lower value per ounce than gold bullion or platinum coins…


Silver Shortages Allowing Prices to Approach a Nine-Year High

Analysts believe silver may hit a nine-year high of $30 per ounce in 2023, the highest it’s been since February 2013. If silver fulfills this projected 8.8 percent increase, it will outperform gold. As silver supply dwindles, industrial demand increases, inflation soars, and more investors flock toward the cheaper precious metal option as a safe…