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CPM Group Releases its Gold Yearbook 2012

CPM Group Releases its Gold Yearbook 2012

The much anticipated CPM Group Gold Yearbook 2012 has arrived and once again promises to be a standard reference for both academics and investors as to what is really happening in the precious metals business. Highly... read more »

 

Protecting Valuables: Commercial Safe or Bank Safe Deposit Box?

Protecting Valuables: Commercial Safe or Bank Safe Deposit Box?

Richard Schwary – California Numismatic Investments Salt Lake City police investigate coin theft from residence / Burglars steal heavy gun safe containing $500,000-plus in coins: This headline along with the sad story was written by Paul... read more »

 

The Upcoming ANA Coin Show And Bourse Etiquette

The Upcoming ANA Coin Show And Bourse Etiquette

By Richard Schwary – California Numismatic Investments I just finished with the June 2011 copy of The Numismatist, which is the 120th Anniversary Convention Issue, and contains all the important information about the upcoming ANA World’s... read more »

 

Rules for Reportable Bullion & Cash Transactions or Lack Thereof

Rules for Reportable Bullion & Cash Transactions or Lack Thereof

Richard Schwary – California Numismatic Investments The subject of “reporting” has to be one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented in the trade today so I can’t figure out why you don’t see more about these rules in print... read more »

 

Thinking of Trading Certified Rare Coins for Bullion?

Thinking of Trading Certified Rare Coins for Bullion?

Richard Schwary – California Numismatic Investments The incredible rise in precious metals prices has given more than a few rare coin investors a reason to pause and question their investment strategy. And while this commentary will not... read more »

 

Gold & Silver PAC update

Gold & Silver PAC update

By Mark Olanoff The House and Senate are back in session after spending time in their home districts last week. As reported earlier both the House and Senate have taken action to repeal the 1099 requirement, however, neither body has agreed... read more »

 

New Books for Coin Collectors

New Books for Coin Collectors

One of the great things about writing is that people send you stuff and at the top of this list are books about coins. So just when you think you have seen most of everything in print a new book brightens the scene. The first is called The Secret... read more »

 

Coin Doctoring Presents A Moral Imperative to the Coin Industry

Coin Doctoring Presents A Moral Imperative to the Coin Industry

Richard Schwary – California Numismatic Investments It would be a great deal more fun to consider what R.W. Julian has to say about Gobrecht dollars but at this point in time the consideration in front of us is the rather murky numismatic... read more »

 

The latest Gold & Silver PAC Update from Mark Olanoff

The latest Gold & Silver PAC Update from Mark Olanoff

On Thursday afternoon (March 3rd), the House of Representatives voted 314-112 to repeal the 1099 requirement that will go into effect on Jan 1, 2012. The Senate is not likely to take up this legislation. However the disagreement is not over... read more »

 

Gold & Silver PAC Update and Is Inflation A Problem?

Gold & Silver PAC Update and Is Inflation A Problem?

Gold & Silver PAC update from Mark Olanoff The House and Senate are home in a district work period so now is the time to let your legislators know how you feel on the 1099 issue. Both the Senate and House have taken some action on the 1099... read more »