Tag: silver
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Gold rush.
A gold rush refers to the discovery of gold, often accompanied by other precious metals, triggering a rush of miners seeking fortune. Major gold rushes occurred in the 19th century in various parts of the world, such as Australia, Greece, New Zealand, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, California, the United States, and Canada. During these gold…
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Missouri and Oklahoma propose bills to make gold and silver legal tender aiming to treat precious metals more like money.
Legislators in Missouri and Oklahoma are spearheading a move to redefine the status of gold and silver, filing bills for the 2024 legislative session aimed at eliminating state capital gains taxes on precious metals. In Oklahoma, Senate Bill 1480, if passed, would take a significant step by repealing the state capital gains tax on gold…
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LMU gold coins, great for stacking and collecting.
The Latin Monetary Union (LMU), a monetary alliance inaugurated in 1865, was founded upon coinage standards harking back to Napoleon’s era around 1800. Notably, one of the prominent coins originating from this epoch was the “Marengo,” minted to commemorate Napoleon’s triumph at the Battle of Marengo. LMU coins strike a harmonious balance between the realms…
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Well Fargo Hoard, how the price were impacted 25 years later.
Some details of a major purchase of a hoard of 1908 “no motto” Saint-Gaudens $20 gold pieces revealed by Spectrum Numismatics of Irvine, Calif. Coins from the famous Wells Fargo Gold Hoard! One of the finest U.S. Gold hoards ever discovered. The coins were hidden and stored in sealed bags since 1917 for more than…