The Vault Blog

If you like to buy an occasional coin or bullion item for yourself, but are just as likely, or even more inclined, to buy the items for family and friends, then you may be a “Gifter”. Coins and precious metals like silver and gold make great gifts that are not only beautiful, but may also increase in value over time.

Sharing your knowledge about the value of owning silver or gold or any other precious metal is a gift in itself to others, but furthermore, giving the physical gift of a bullion piece can mean a lot too. Not only are you giving a gift that can increase in value with time, but you are also passing on that knowledge and hopefully interest onto the next person!... Read on to learn more!

If you actively prepare for emergencies such as an economic collapse, social or political unrest, hazardous weather or any other circumstances that could disrupt your current way of life, then you may be a survivalist or a more ‘popular’ term currently, a prepper. Owning physical precious metals is a great way to prepare for many crises’. Another survivalist mindset factor is wanting to buy the ‘cheapest’ silver and gold possible,in other words survivalists are not buying silver and gold for its numismatic value, its collector value or even necessarily its beauty or design; they are buying as close to the current spot price lowest premium) as possible and when they think it is the best time to buy according to market conditions and any blogs, groups and/or forums they have been reading... Read on to learn more!

Panda coins are one of the most popular Chinese modern coin issues and they have a different Panda design each year! 2016 coin is important for a major change with the series; the 2016 Chinese Silver Panda no longer weighs in at 1 Troy Ounce - it is now following the metric system and weighs in at 30 grams... read more

If your main focus is building and preserving wealth for your future, then you may be an investor. Diversifying your other holdings (like a 401(k), mutual funds, savings accounts, etc.) with precious metals is a great way to make sure you do not have all of your eggs in one basket! There are even IRAs that accept certain precious metals as an asset while keeping the tax benefits associated with an IRA account type; if that is something that piques your interest, SilverTowne facilitates accounts of this type (see more information here). Another investor mindset factor is the availability of the ‘buy-back’ value; if at any point you want to ‘cash out’ on the bullion you have purchased, you will want product that is common so dealers will be willing to buy from you... Read on to learn more!

For over 2,000 years metals like silver and gold have been a constant, trusted source representing money for trading purposes. From ancient Egyptians to the backwaters of the lone prospector, precious metals have long been sought after for their value and beauty. People are naturally drawn to the metals' luster and shine, but where do you start when you want to own silver & gold?... Read on to learn more!