Money Metals Exchange LLC has opened a precious metals bullion depository in Boise, Idaho, with more than double the vault capacity of Fort Knox in Kentucky.

An investigation by the Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General into U.S. Mint practices in acquiring gold bullion may result in some procedural changes and an adjustment in the law.

A 1,050.4-ounce silver ingot that was a part of the cargo of the SS "Gairsoppa" when it was sunk by enemy craft in 1941 sold in a Stack's Bowers sale bringing $33,641.79.

Retailers selling precious metal products in Kentucky are caught in a web of legal issues as legislation set to go into effect Aug. 1 affecting the collection of sales tax on bullion faces challenges in court.

GreatCollections will be auctioning a 1919-dated Russian Imperial gold ingot that was recently purchased by Atlanta-area businessman Rob Oberth and offers the attraction of world history.

The latest report from the World Gold Council showed a number of areas where increases were being seen including the worldwide gold supply and the average spot price.

More than a year after its introduction, a bill in the U.S. Senate intended to combat illicit gold mining practices within the western hemisphere is expected to see discussion.

The Proof 2024-W American Buffalo $50 gold coin will be released for sale on May 23 with no mintage or household order limits, at a price yet to be determined.

The March sales report shows authorized purchasers buying fewer ounces of American Eagle and American Buffalo gold bullion coins in comparison to the previous month's totals.

Passed March 21 and taking effect March 22, a new Wisconsin law exempts from tax coins, bars, rounds and other bullion items, including "sheets meeting specific criteria of metal content and marking."

The fourth in a series of Proof platinum American Eagle coins depicting rights under the first amendment of the constitution went on sale in February 2024.

The U.S. Mint reports authorized purchasers' January orders for silver bullion products were higher than January 2023, while gold product results were mixed and remaining metals are not yet available.

Silver supply remains in deficit, and investment will be making a comeback mid-year, according to a market forecast that investors are pinning their actions on future rates cuts by the Federal Reserve.

The U.S. Mint's authorized purchasers are receiving their orders for the 2024 American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins, coins without Mint mark, sold only through the authorized purchasers.

U.S. Mint officials report higher sales through Oct. 31 than in 2022 for American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins, but lower sales for the platinum coin and American Buffalo gold coin.

A Maple Leaf 1-ounce .9999 fine gold $50 coin that is struck by the Royal Canadian Mint from metal completely sourced from a single mine in Quebec is now being offered.

The latest sales report of bullion coins from the United States Mint offered a mixed bag of results with some sales figures higher than 2022 and some substantially lower than the year before.

News about first-day sales of the Uncirculated 2023-W American Eagle palladium $25 coin and the growing hobby acceptance of the 2023 Lincoln, Extra V cent gained the most reader attention.

The first of the Royal Mint's Britannia bullion coins have been issued with four available gold coins and a silver with plans to release more silver coins and platinum coins at a later date.

The Uncirculated 2023-W American Eagle palladium $25 coin had a selling price of $2,150 per coin and the U.S. Mint reported sales of 3,352 of them during the first day of sales on Sept. 7.