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“Everyone knows someone who…” Unfortunately, there are a number of ways to finish that sentence in today’s society. While that may be true, we are focused on only one way of finishing it and that is “...who has or has had cancer or a deadly disease.” The sad fact is, this rings very true for most Americans and really, everyone in the world. Cancer does not and will not discriminate.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month within the United States and, according to the CDC, causes more deaths in women in one year than any other cancer in the reproductive system. The National Cancer Institute reports that 22,530 new cases of the hard to diagnose cancer has been estimated for 2019. They also report that the estimated deaths...read more

If you frequent our Vault Blog, you will recall a Fall Sports silver-themed post that talked about all of our available options for that athlete in your life. It is true that we have you covered when it comes to all the different sports, but if you specifically have the bump, set, spike queen on your hands, we have you covered in an even bigger way. The volleyball themed one-ounce silver bullion medallion just happens to be our Silver of the Month. If you are not sure why that matters, pay attention.

Do you like free shipping? Of course, you do. Do you like the opportunity to get silver without having to buy more than what you want? Who doesn’t? Welcome to our unofficial official silver of the month club where you do not have to sign up or enter any more...read more

Jackie H., IT Support Specialist

Impressions. We all have them of one another and made about us. When it comes to job interviews, they are pretty important. So what does it say about a person when they interview for one job and get called about another? Regardless of the position, that place of business thought you were right for them.

Although interviewing for an entry-level network engineering job, Jackie was called back to be told two things: she did not get the engineering job but was offered a place in...read more

No matter what type of coin collector you are, there are certain tools needed to enhance the collection it takes so long to build. Whether you collect for hobby or investment, there are a wide variety of supplies out there to help support whichever kind of collector you are. And guess what? We have available a number of them.

From coin tubes to storage boxes to plastic capsules and empty albums, we are the perfect place of reference to help guide you on your way to the best of collections.

Without a doubt over the years, you have purchased loose coins by the bulk or just by single pieces. Has that collection of Brilliant Uncirculated Jefferson Nickels finally...read more

Modifications. Coin designs receive them all the time. Sometimes it is before the coin is released and other times it is after. This is what makes variety possible at times. Perhaps of all the Chief Engravers to ever hold the title at the United States Mint, William Kneass is known for making modifications rather than actually ever designing or engraving any major United States coins during his tenure at the Mint. That does not seem possible, does it?

William Kneass Early Years

Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on September 25, 1781, Kneass would eventually become a member of the service as a volunteer associate among field engineers in the War...read more