For the first half of 2018, gold and silver were down 3% to 4%

while the U.S. stock market was flat. The main culprit was a strong U.S. dollar in the second quarter.  Gold peaked above $1,350 on April 18 and stayed above $1,300 through May 15, but the rising U.S. dollar punished gold the last two months.

Billionaires Bid Up Top-End Rare Coins, Helping the Entire Rare Coin Market

Watching the coin market these days is a little bit like watching “Clash of the Titans,” witnessing multiple billionaire buyers competing for the top-tier coins that turn up in the marketplace.

Billionaires Bid Up Top-End Rare Coins, Helping the Entire Rare Coin Market

Watching the coin market these days is a little bit like watching “Clash of the Titans,” witnessing multiple billionaire buyers competing for the top-tier coins that turn up in the marketplace.

Billionaires Bid Up Top-End Rare Coins, Helping the Entire Rare Coin Market

Watching the coin market these days is a little bit like watching “Clash of the Titans,” witnessing multiple billionaire buyers competing for the top-tier coins that turn up in the marketplace.

Billionaires in the Coin Market -- Part 3 (Coming Soon)

In May, I wrote about how a select few billionaires had helped to keep the gold bullion market rising through their ETF purchases for their hedge funds, while a separate group of very-rich billionaires have entered the rare coin market to compete for high-quality rare coins, creating a resurgence in demand for many coins trading from $5,000 and up.

Billionaires in the Coin Market -- Part 3 (Coming Soon)

In May, I wrote about how a select few billionaires had helped to keep the gold bullion market rising through their ETF purchases for their hedge funds, while a separate group of very-rich billionaires have entered the rare coin market to compete for high-quality rare coins, creating a resurgence in demand for many coins trading from $5,000 and up.

Billionaires in the Coin Market -- Part 3 (Coming Soon)

In May, I wrote about how a select few billionaires had helped to keep the gold bullion market rising through their ETF purchases for their hedge funds, while a separate group of very-rich billionaires have entered the rare coin market to compete for high-quality rare coins, creating a resurgence in demand for many coins trading from $5,000 and up. 

With America’s Flag Day coming this Thursday, the classic design of the Silver American Eagle makes the perfect gift, keepsake and reminder of America’s greatness – and also a preferred investment in silver. 

Sales of American Eagle Gold coins had been fairly slow for the first four months of 2018, but the U.S. Mint just reported that sales soared by a whopping 433% in May compared with April. 

The Silver American Eagle – A Perfect “Flag Day” Purchase

With America’s Flag Day coming this Thursday, the classic design of the Silver American Eagle makes the perfect gift, keepsake and reminder of America’s greatness – and also a preferred investment in silver. 

Sales of American Eagle Gold coins had been fairly slow for the first four months of 2018, but the U.S. Mint just reported that sales soared by a whopping 433% in May compared with April. 

The Silver American Eagle – A Perfect “Flag Day” Purchase

With America’s Flag Day coming this Thursday, the classic design of the Silver American Eagle makes the perfect gift, keepsake and reminder of America’s greatness – and also a preferred investment in silver. 

Sales of American Eagle Gold coins had been fairly slow for the first four months of 2018, but the U.S. Mint just reported that sales soared by a whopping 433% in May compared with April. 

U.S. Mint Gold Sales Suddenly Soar in May

Sales of American Eagle Gold coins had been fairly slow for the first four months of 2018, but the U.S. Mint just reported that sales soared by a whopping 433% in May compared with April.