Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources The History of Money The History of Money – A Walk through Time Most of us take money for granted - not necessarily earning money, but using our money to buy the things that we need or want. We’ll hand over a little cash, swipe a card or fill out... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources History of the Gold Standard The Myth of Gold Confiscation Ever since the American Gold Standard was abandoned in 1971, some politicians and economists have been calling for its return - citing the security of commodity-backed currency. Even in most presidential campaigns, at least one candidate proposes the reintroduction of... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Physical Gold and Silver Bullion vs. Paper Investment Why Do Investors Prefer Physical Gold and Silver Bullion? Learn why it’s better to buy tangible gold and silver bullion vs. mining stocks, ETFs, and other paper investments Coin collectors commonly buy gold and silver bullion for numismatic purposes. Bullion coins such... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources About Gold Maples Why Invest in the Canadian Gold Maple? History of the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf has been available to investors seeking only the finest gold bullion since 1979. The Royal Canadian Mint began producing the CGM in an effort to compete with the... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources The Myth of Gold Confiscation The Myth of Gold Confiscation Leading online precious metal retailer, Provident Metals, confronts the falsehoods surrounding gold confiscation and the U.S. government If you’ve ever heard that the government might one day confiscate gold again, you’ve heard wrong. The myth of gold confiscation is a... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources The Savvy Investor's Guide to Gold Bullion Bar Sizes and Weights The Savvy Investor's Guide to Gold Bullion Bar Sizes and Weights Are you new to investing in gold? Learn why gold bars are a great place to start. For centuries, gold has been one of the most popular commodities... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Gifts Under $25 Precious Metals Gift Guide for Under $25 We have a lot of really cool items for sale here at Provident Metals. Here are some of our top-selling products to consider when shopping on a budget. Coins and rounds made from precious metals make wonderful gifts for any... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Gifts for Platinum Investors Precious Metals Gift Guide for Platinum and Palladium Investors We have a lot of really cool items for sale here at Provident Metals. Here are some of our top-selling products to consider when shopping for platinum and palladium investors. Though gold has been a more popular... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Gifts for Holidays Precious Metals Gift Guide for Holidays We have a lot of really cool items for sale here at Provident Metals. Here are some of our top-selling products to consider when holiday shopping. Holidays year-round are great times to spend with friends and family, and present a prime... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Gifts for Copper Investors Precious Metals Gift Guide for Copper Investors We have a lot of really cool items for sale here at Provident Metals. Here are some of our top-selling products to consider when shopping for a copper investor. When it comes to investing in precious metals, copper is... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Gifts for Adults Precious Metals Gift Guide for Adults We have a lot of really cool items for sale here at Provident Metals. Here are some of our top-selling products to consider when shopping for adult investors. You’ve probably noticed that giving gifts to children and teenagers is easy compared... Read More

Bullion Investment Precious Metals Resources Geology of Silver Geology of Silver Learn interesting geological facts about silver - where to find it, top producers, and why to invest Physical Properties of Silver     Composition Silver, sometimes mixed with gold, mercury, arsenic, and antimony Chemical Classification Native Element Chemical Composition Ag Atomic Number 47 Color... Read More