Gold and Silver

Gold Currency Status, GATA Interview, Gold and Silver Prices

A selection of recent articles on gold and silver from across the internet:
Gold reclaims its currency status as the global system unravels - Telegraph.co.uk
“Central banks of Russia, the Philippines, Kazakhstan and Venezuela have been buying gold, and Saudi Arabia’s monetary authority has ‘restated’ its reserves upwards [...]

US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Highest in More Than a Decade

During May 2010, the United States Mint’s gold and silver bullion sales levels reached their highest level in a decade or more for the two most popular offerings. This heavy demand for physical gold was experienced by several world mints last month, driven by concerns and uncertainty about Greece and the Euro.
The United States Mint [...]

Perth Mint “Mini Roo” Half Gram Gold Coin

I suppose it’s natural that escalating gold prices would lead to smaller sized gold coin offerings. As the price has increased, standard sized gold bullion offerings grow more expensive, and perhaps out of reach for some smaller scale investments.
The Perth Mint recently introduced a half gram gold coin called the “Mini Roo.” This is a [...]