The Mexican Mint Legacy: Casa de Moneda’s Journey from 8 Reales to Modern Libertads
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Before the U.S. dollar dominated global trade, Spanish colonial 8 reales struck at Mexico City circulated from Manila to London as the world’s most trusted currency standard. Casa de Moneda de México was established in 1535, producing these silver coins for nearly three centuries. The history of the Mexican Mint spans Spanish colonial silver that...
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Paul Hollis Appointed Director of the United States Mint
| On January 30, 2026, Paul Bryan Hollis was officially sworn in as the 41st Director of the United States Mint, following Senate confirmation in December. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Paul on this significant appointment. This places a longtime numismatist and precious metals professional at the head of the nation’s coin-producing institution during a...
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Lynette Zang: Don't Panic! How Much Gold & Silver You Need To Survive The Reset
| Three-Cent Silver Coins: The Trime’s Legacy from 1851 to 1873
| At just 0.80 grams, the three-cent silver piece was the lightest and thinnest coin ever struck for circulation by the United States Mint. Created in 1851 to address everyday commerce challenges – most notably the need to purchase three-cent postage stamps without making change – this unusual denomination circulated for more than two decades before...
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Gold Supercycle: Why Investors Bought the Dip in Gold and Silver
| Investors rushed back into precious metals after the late-January sell-off, snapping up gold and silver and driving prices sharply higher. Gold rebounded about 6% and silver about 9% as dip-buyers treated the pullback as a brief hiccup in what many are now calling a powerful gold Supercycle. Banks Still Call for Record Highs in Gold...
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