The Vault Blog

Heather C., Fulfillment

Everyone’s hired on story is different. Some here at SilverTowne are doing the exact job they were hired for. Some are doing that job plus parts of another they had to learn on the fly. And some, well, are just doing something completely different than they ever thought they would be. Sometimes that means that someone needed something different and sometimes it means the position needed to be filled and quite frankly, they were thrown in the deep end we like to say.

Heather’s hired on story is a little bit of everything. Originally working for our...read more

Avid hunters gather ‘round: hunting season is just days away. Four days to be exact.

Beginning November 16th and lasting until December 1st, the official season for hunting deer with firearms goes into full effect.

Dating back to long before modern civilization began, deer hunting was a means of surviving. Aside from food, ancient peoples needed every part of the animal as it was used for clothing and carpeting while the bones were a source of weaponry like knives and clubs. Hunting was a necessity. Over time though, deer hunting has turned into a more adventurous and sportsman activity while modern technology and society have evolved. Although...read more

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. " - Arthur Ashe

November 11th: a fixed date on the calendar that remains a tribute to all those who have served in the military or armed forces. It is called Veterans Day and it is one of the few military-focused Federal holidays. However, we believe that veterans past, present, and future should be celebrated and honored on the other 364 days of the year in addition to this designated holiday. We understand the necessity to be specific as we all get busy with the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We also understand though, that...read more

Let us not waste time getting straight to it.

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Between 2000 and 2017, deaths caused by this disease increased by 145% while heart disease decreased by 9%. One in three seniors dies with the disease or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

Shock factor aside, these numbers are staggering and they are only the tip of the iceberg. If you have felt lately that the conversation around Alzheimers and dementia has increased in the most recent years, you would be correct...read more

If you are a serious collector in the hobby, more than likely you own one or more of the following designs: Morgan Silver Dollar, Lincoln Wheat Cent, Buffalo Nickel, American Silver Eagle, and a Gold American Eagle. The latter two are still being produced today and are quite possibly the most popular collector coins to date. The American Gold Eagle though piques the interest of investors the most and is the pivotal coin to have when looking to buy gold.

The Pre-1933 American Gold Eagle Coin

The original Gold American Eagle coin actually dates way back to the early 1790s. How can that be you say? They took form in the Quarter Eagle...read more