History of the Silver Dollar Silver mining in the U.S. is the driving force behind the popularity of silver dollar coinage in the early days of the coin. Before the birth of the paper dollar bill, Americans used the U.S. silver dollar as the main form of currency. Over time, the dollar coins have become a collector’s item simply because these [...]
Is Having Gold a Good Investment? Gold receives a lot of attention since most people perceive it as a “safe asset.” Typically, gold is commonly used as an alternative for fiat money like the Euro and US Dollar. The value of gold is relatively stable due to its increased demand and scarce supply. But is gold a good investment? Below are [...]
Is Silver a Good Investment? As a popular monetary commodity, silver offers an intrinsic value that makes it perfect as a store of value and currency. It serves as a valuable asset to investors for different reasons. This post will focus on why silver is a worthwhile investment; follow through! Silver is Relatively Cheaper Than Gold It is easy to acquire [...]
Things You Didn't Know About U.S. Coins Several coins are used in the United States, including nickel, penny, dime, and quarter. Coins from different eras provide vast information on what societies and civilizations held culturally significant. Such information includes the languages spoken in a particular geographical location to the metals valued at the time. Depending on who or what is featured [...]
What Is A Federal Reserve Note? Simply put, a Federal Reserve note is the official name for the paper currency that circulates in the United States. Commonly referred to as “dollar bills,” “bucks,” or “cash,” you’ve likely been aware of Federal Reserve notes for your entire life but very few people know how they’re made today or their history. Today, the [...]
How To Build A Rare Coin Collection – Quick Tips & Advice Interested in investing in coins for fun and profit? In this blog from Golden Peaks Gold & Silver, we’ll discuss a few quick tips you can use to build a rare coin collection that you’ll be proud of! Do Your Research & Locate Undervalued Coins Taking the [...]
At Golden Peaks, we sell a variety of gold and silver bullion coins. Bullion coins are not legal tender. Rather, they are coins that are valued by weight in a specific precious metal – most commonly gold and silver. This makes them a great investment if you want to own gold or silver bullion. But given the high value of bullion [...]
Are you ready to buy silver? With the stock market becoming a bumpy ride, more investors are looking to diversify their portfolios by investing in silver coins, silver rounds, silver bars, and bullion. While it’s a great time to invest in the white metal, it’s always important to do your due diligence first. Here’s a quick guide to learn the benefits [...]
Are you thinking about selling your jewelry for some quick cash? While it is an excellent time to sell your gold and silver jewelry, it’s important to do your homework beforehand. We’ve created this quick guide to give you some tips on selling your jewelry so you can get the fair cash value you deserve. 1. Watching the Value of [...]
Following the Reddit-fueled trading frenzy in January that sent GameStop stock soaring “to the moon,” those same traders set their sights on a short-squeeze on silver. The investor frenzy pushed the white metal up 6% on January 28, marking the largest one-day increase for silver since August 2020. Silver’s strong performance was also buoyed by timely comments from the Federal Reserve acknowledging [...]
