Gold is respected throughout the world for its value and rich history, which has been interwoven into cultures for thousands of years. Coins containing gold appeared around 800 B.C., and the first pure gold coins were struck during the rein of King Croesus of Lydia about 300 years later. Throughout the centuries, people have continued to hold gold for various reasons. Below are eight reasons to own gold today.
1. A...
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Collector on Feb 25th, 2010 in
Numis Network |
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What first brought Numis Network to my attention was the fact that this company combines the art of numismatics represented by collecting Gold and Silver Assets with an already proven network marketing system, in a powerful solution that should help you build, increase and preserve wealth.
Numis Network is a young company, but its leaders are far from being young in the industry. Its founding partners, Ian Cordell,...
For those who would take the time to understand what is happening in the precious metals market, especially the silver segment. The last time a silver program was popular many people acquired about 500 ounces of silver. At that time the spot price was about $4/oz. Since then there has been a steady rise.
I want you to be aware of the value of silver right now and, more importantly, its’ potential future value...
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Collector on Feb 21st, 2010 in
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First, a coin is purchased in its “raw” state by a trained numismatist. At this stage the risk of financial loss is greatest.
Next, the coin is sent to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, an independent non-biased entity, which “certifies” its grade and authenticity for the entire market.
Finally, the graded coin is sonically sealed in a hard plastic tamper-proof holder. This eliminates potential bias with...
When you look closely at the money in your wallet or purse, you will notice at the top of each bill the words “Federal Reserve Note”. What is the Federal Reserve? Most Americans cannot answer that question. This is quite understandable, as the folks at the Federal Reserve Bank do not publish much information about their activities – and for good reason.
Most Americans assume the Federal Reserve Bank is a...