FAQ

We believe that an educated customer is a happy customer.
Here are a number of resources we recommend to expand your knowledge of precious metals & coins.

Articles

How the Mint Made America Beautiful – Article about America the Beautiful Quarters

Our Leading Competitors

http://www.amark.com A Mark Precious Metals
http://www.goldline.com Goldline
http://www.govmint.com Gov Mint
http://www.kitco.com Kitco
http://www.zoomcoin.com Monaco
http://www.monex.com Monex
http://www.swissamerica.com Swiss America

Commodities Markets & Investing Silver Markets

24h Gold “The Information Portal on the Economy, Precious Metals and Natural Resources”
GATA “Exposing the manipulation of the gold market”
Gold Report
InfoMine
Investment Rarities
Resource Investor
SilverBearCafe
Ted Butler Precious Metals Commentary
World Gold Council

Bullion Depositories

Brinks Incorporated
Delaware Depository
First State Depository

Grading & Certification Services

Since their introduction in the 1980s, Grading Services have been the single greatest innovation in coin collecting, eliminating the differences of opinion about grading and authenticity. As a result, coins have become a sound investment and the hobby has gained in prestige.

The two leading grading services are:

PCGS—Professional Coin Grading Service
NGC—Numismatic Guaranty Corporation

General Coin & Bullion Information

http://www.coinlink.com/CoinGuide/ Coinlink’s excellent US Coin Guide

Government Mints

US Mint
Royal Canadian Mint

Precious Metals IRAS

We recommend two reputable firms who are custodians for Self-Directed IRAs who accept physical bullion

Goldstar Trust
Sterling Trust Company

Industry Organizations

American Numismatic Association
“The ANA is a century-old, not-for-profit educational association for collectors of coins, tokens, medals and paper money.”
Joshua has been ANA Life Member 3841 since 1986 and proudly follows the guidelines of the ANA Code of Ethics.

Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
ICTA is the national trade association for all who have an interest in precious metals, rare coins, US and foreign currency, and other numismatic and tangible assets.