Foot traffic tripled at some stores this week as precious metals prices soared.
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Why silver half dollars are quietly increasing in value as inflation hedges

When was the last time you checked your loose change drawer or that old jar of coins tucked away in the attic? It's possible you're sitting on something far more valuable than you realize. Silver half ...
The precious metal has seen a huge spike in value over the past year, leading many to consider cashing in on what they have.
To say this is the craziest time in the precious metals business is an understatement, said a Las Vegas gold and silver ...
Velvet rope security lines and grandpa’s heirlooms: inside the rush to sell gold and silver ...
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Walking into a specialty shop for the first time can feel intimidating. Whether you're holding a box of inherited coins or looking to make your first precious metal investment, the ...
The eye-popping gains — eclipsing even gold’s historic rally — have come as a surge of speculation by retail investors has collided with a five-year shortfall in silver supply. At the same time ...
As metals surge and melt values climb, coin collectors face new challenges — from supply shortages to shifting incentives between collecting, investing, and selling.
The recent drop in silver prices has reignited discussions about the Hunt Brothers, who attempted to dominate the silver market in the late 1970s.
Silver has passed the century mark at more than $100 an ounce, but advisors are split as to how long the metal's melt up will ...