The Carson City Mint operated for only 16 years of actual coin production. Yet, despite its brief existence, a “CC” mintmark can command premiums ranging from modest to extreme compared to identical coins from Philadelphia or San Francisco. Established in 1870 to process Nevada’s Comstock Lode deposits, the mint’s limited production and sporadic closures created...

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For investors seeking fractional gold without paying excessive premiums, Swiss 20 francs stand out as one of the most efficient options available. Each Swiss 20 franc gold coin contains 0.1867 troy ounces of pure gold and typically trades at just 3-5% over melt value, among the lowest premiums for fractional gold coins globally. That pricing...

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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady As expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at Wednesday’s meeting, as the dynamic rush into the safety of precious metals continues this week. Fed policymakers are grappling with above-target inflation and a weakening labor market, and decided to shift into a holding pattern on monetary policy after three interest...

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