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The Lifespan of a Coin

Coins live quite the full life. They’ve rolled through the streets of New York City. Some have taken a dip in the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Still others have taken an accidental trip through the human

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How Gold is Created in Outer Space

We all know gold is mined from the ground. But, have you ever wondered how it got there? Surprisingly, gold is most likely from outer space – formed in the hearts of dying stars and propelled across

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Silver Alloys and their Uses

Like other precious metals, silver is an amazing material with many unique properties. Its plasticity is second only to gold, it has the highest thermal conductivity of any metal, it has antimicrobial

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How to Tell the Difference between Natural & Synthetic Gems

How to Tell the Difference between Natural & Synthetic Gems

A while back, a visitor to our storefront had a loose diamond he wanted to sell. We do not purchase diamonds, but one of our customers at our counter did, and he was interested. After examining the

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How Gold Sluices Work

Sluice boxes are old technology, but to this day they are a great tool for finding gold. Read our blog post and infographic to learn more about gold sluices.

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Tips for Verifying Coin Authenticity

Counterfeiters will take advantage of the collector who doesn’t look closely. Learn tips to help you verify the authenticity of coins in this infographic.

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