Silver has always taken a back seat to Gold when it comes to investing. Most people see Silver as a secondary investment. But interesting things have happened in the last few months that have changed that mentality. Currently, according to Wealthwired.com, the buying ratio of Gold to Silver is 1:1. That means that people are currently buying just as much Silver as they are Gold. The US Mint shows that they have sold 50 times more Silver coins this month than last month and are on track to sell almost 70 times the amount of Silver coins this month. This […] read more […]

We all love the story of a good gold heist. Whether its robbing a stage coach or stealing from a famous casino, there’s something about those stories that excites us. We’ve prepared an infographic for you that highlights some of the greatest gold heists in history. Thankfully, with our low prices, you can afford to buy our Gold coins without attempting a gold heist! You can click on the image to see it at full size. Click on the image to see full size. Instead of stealing some gold for yourself, take some time to learn more about investing in […] read more […]

Gold hasn’t always been a major currency for the world. In fact, back 100,000 years ago, the currency was Barley. And while the system has changed a lot over the years, one thing that remains the same is that our paper currency is backed by Gold. That’s why US Gold coins continue to rise in value. You can click on the image to see the image at full size. Click on the image to see full size. While our currency may evolve, the dollar is losing value. We don’t know the future, but let’s just say, we’re buying Gold. Copy […] read more […]

The infographic below compares Gold versus Stocks versus Real Estate and show how you investment would have done had you invested in one of the three. Now you can see for yourself why staying on top of the current price of Gold is a worth while effort. You can click on the image to see the image at full size. Click on the image to see full size. As you can see, investing in Gold is one of the only investment options that continues to grow in value. Copy this code to embed this infographic on your site:

The time has come to discuss the single most important topic you need to know when it comes to buying Gold coins: timing. Knowing when to buy is more important then the who, where, what and why of investing in Gold. This is because in order to gain the most from your investment you need to recognize patterns in the current price of Gold. So how do you recognize these patterns? Looking at how the price of Gold has changed over the years is a great way to see these patterns in action. For example, in the 1800s, Gold was […] read more […]

Before we get to the final part of our Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Gold Coins, I’d like to share a story with you. Attend the tale of the Hunt Brothers, sons of the wealthiest man during the 1940s to the 1960s. They made their money in Oil but invested in Silver. What happened then, well, that’s the story. Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Bunker Hunt decided after gambling in the oil market to begin investing in commodities. They picked Silver because it was, at that time in 1970, $1.50 an ounce. They secretly amassed a huge collection of […] read more […]

Yesterday we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the different manners of buying Gold coins, along with doing research to understand what exactly you want to buy. In this part of the guide, we’ll talk about what to look for in an online Gold coins dealer and selecting the right coins for you. What to Look For in a Gold Dealer The first thing to look for when looking at a Gold dealer is for memberships in certain Gold organizations. Look for the following logos somewhere on the site: Better Business Bureau, TrustLink, American Numismatic Association, Professional Coin Grading Service, […] read more […]

This is just one part of our series of posts about buying Gold. Here at United Rare Coins, we realize that buying Gold is a huge investment for most people. We want you to be able to rest easy at night knowing that the money you have invested in Gold with us is working for you to protect your future. So lets start with a question: What are your different options for buying Gold coins? Buying Gold Coins From an Online Dealer This is the best option when it comes to buying Gold online. This is because most online dealers […] read more […]

We will be providing information on the Gold market in order to help you learn and understand the investment you will be making with us. We encourage you to ask us questions and leave comments. We want to create a community of Gold investors who share with and support each other.