This week, not unexpectedly, the news and current affairs television programming is awash with memories and lessons from 9/11. On this the tenth anniversary of one of the events that changed the world, buysilver.org looks at three coins that have been issued to commemorate the tragedy and heroism of that day. The Good: US Mint’s 9/11 National Medal T...

While gold and silver (and precious metals in general) have long been known to be a solid investment, there are many reasons why now is a better time than any to start building up your precious metals portfolio. 1. Governments’ Finances Are Out of Control The damage that lack of financial responsibility can do has been seen over the last few years. F...

There are many collectors of Euro coins, the currency of most of the European Union countries. Perhaps this is because it is one of the newest countries in the world, and after the United States Dollar probably the most important. More recently there have been questions raised over the ability for the Euro to continue in its present form, because of the huge...

Holed coins are less rare than one would think, and coins from the countries of China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam were mostly made with holes in them until the late 1800’s. Most of these coins had square holes, and this was due to the production process. The coins would be cast on moulds, with a square hole in the middle. Part of the process was to place...

The Royal Australian Mint has produced a stunning and unique set of collectible coins depicting six convict sites in Australia, and celebrating their inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The British Empire set up the six sites after it colonised the country and sent some of its prisoners there, never to return to their country of birth. The convic...

Those new to coin collecting often ask what is the best way to keep coins in good condition. This is a good question, as the condition of a coin will, ultimately, be the biggest determinant of its value. Old coins in mint condition are worth more than those with nicks and scratches. For numismatists that collect new coins, it is worth remembering that they w...

In this day and age when sex seems to invade every part of modern life, it’s no surprise that silver and gold investors can amass a large collection of coins depicting (mostly) females in various states of undress, and poses, for their delight. In fact, whilst it may seem strange to many that such engraving exist on coins it is not new a new phenomenon....

For the third year running, the Perth Mint has joined forces with Apmex to offer coin collectors the chance to win the holiday of a lifetime. The holiday for two will go to the first person drawn from all those who purchase $250 or more of 2012 dated Perth Mint coins from Apmex before October 15th 2011. The prize includes return flights from a US airport ...

Most readers of this blog will, at some time, have used price comparison websites to seek out the best available deal for a holiday, or flights, or a car rental. There are sites that compare the prices of insurance products, savings accounts, goods available at different supermarkets and so on. The chances are that there is a price comparison site available ...

The noun ‘cougar’ has taken on a strange meaning in the last few years, and television screens are awash with stories of them. It’s in vogue to be a 40 something female that hunts out younger men for pleasures of the flesh. Think of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Madonna and dancer Brahim Zaibat, or Kylie Minogue and Andres Velencoso. At the very end o...