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9 Bonafide Reasons Why Silver Is So Valuable

Published: February 21, 2019 by Everett Millman

Many investors include silver bullion in their investment portfolios, but what makes this metal “precious”? Learn more about why silver is valuable before making your next purchase.

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Why Is Gold So Valuable? The Complete Guide by Gainesville Coins

Published: 04/09/2019 by Steven Cochran

Why is gold valuable? Gold bullion and jewelry have protected wea...

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US Mint Announces Rare New 2019-W Quarter

Published: 04/06/2019 by Steven Cochran

The first circulating coin in history to bear the "W" mint mark o...

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Exceptionally Rare Morgan Dollar Pattern Goes Missing

Published: 03/30/2019 by Everett Millman

There are only six aluminum Morgan dollar pattern coins in existe...

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Roman Gold Coin Depicting Allectus Discovered

Published: April 13, 2019 by Everett Millman

An exceedingly rare gold aureus coin from the time of Ancient Rome was recently discovered in the United Kingdom near Dover. The coin depicts the usurper emperor Allectus who briefly ruled the island of Britannia.

Why Is Gold So Valuable? The Complete Guide by Gainesville Coins

Published: April 09, 2019 by Steven Cochran

Why is gold valuable? Gold bullion and jewelry have protected wealth for centuries. Today, new demand from technology and medicine increases its value.

US Mint Announces Rare New 2019-W Quarter

Published: April 06, 2019 by Steven Cochran

The first circulating coin in history to bear the "W" mint mark of the West Point Mint was announced this week. Ten million 2019-W America the Beautiful quarters will be mixed in with more than a billion regular quarters this year, making this coin an instant rarity!

Exceptionally Rare Morgan Dollar Pattern Goes Missing

Published: March 30, 2019 by Everett Millman

There are only six aluminum Morgan dollar pattern coins in existence. The finest-known example of this rare coin has apparently gone missing, either lost in the mail or stolen.

Japan's Forgotten Gold Mining Industry Rebounds

Published: March 23, 2019 by Everett Millman

For decades, the gold mining industry has been largely dormant in Japan. However, many exploration opportunities are now being pursued, including some potentially rich gold deposits.

Barrick Withdraws Hostile Takeover Offer for Newmont

Published: March 16, 2019 by Everett Millman

Amid a rash of merger and acquisition activity in the gold mining sector, two industry titans have scrapped plans for a possible merger and will instead enter a limited joint venture in Nevada.

Perth Mint Appointed as Member of Shanghai Gold Exchange

Published: March 09, 2019 by Everett Millman

The Shanghai Gold Exchange continues to emerge as one of the world's premier gold trading platforms. Australia's Perth Mint has been named an international member of the exchange, strengthening ties between the two regional powers.

Coin Collection Survives California Wildfires

Published: March 02, 2019 by Everett Millman

The California wildfires last year destroyed hundreds of homes, wiping out an incredible amount of possessions. However, one man's coin collection was recovered and restored after the fire thanks to NGC.

More Treasure Recovered From the S.S. Central America

Published: February 24, 2019 by Everett Millman

There are few shipwrecks in the history of the United States that rival the magnitude of the S.S. Central America. Ongoing salvage efforts have yielded a wealth of new silver coins recovered from the wreck that are now up for auction.

Silver Eagle Demand Exhausts U.S. Mint Supply

Published: February 23, 2019 by Everett Millman

2018 saw rather dismal sales of American Silver Eagle coins from the United States Mint. However, a swift acceleration in demand in 2019 caused the mint to sell out of its available Silver Eagle supply in February.

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The team at Gainesville News is dedicated to bringing you relevant updates and analysis about the precious metals markets, as well as news in the broader financial markets. Our reporting reflects the crucial—and often overlooked—role that gold, silver, platinum and palladium play in the global economy, and how these metals interact with other assets and economic developments. We want to empower our readers with the latest information and industry perspectives on important events affecting the markets. We also provide occasional stories concerning geopolitics, important domestic developments, and other topics of interest. We always strive for objectivity and accuracy. Due to their diverse knowledge and professional backgrounds, our contributors also share their opinions where such insights may apply.

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