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The Most Amazing Gold Discoveries in History

Over the years, it’s not just archaeologists who have discovered gold, but common people too. Here’s a look at some amazing gold discoveries in history.

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What Was The Nevada Silver Rush, and Why Was It Special?

Read on to learn how the Nevada silver rush began and its impact on the American landscape.

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How Is Silver Made?

Silver has played an important role throughout human history. We’ll explain how silver is made from its formation in the earth to how it’s refined.

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Gold Confiscation: Could It Happen Again?

Could your gold be confiscated by the government? We’ll explain whether it could happen and debunk some myths around ways to prevent it.

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The History of the Gold American Buffalo Coin

The Gold American Buffalo Coin has only been around since 2006. But the nation’s first-ever 24-karat gold coin has a rich history dating back 100 years.

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The Uses of Platinum

In ancient times, Egyptians and early Americans used platinum for jewelry and decorative pieces. The first record of platinum dates back to 1557, when Italian physician Julius Scaliger described a

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