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November 13, 2024

The 17 Rarest Coins in the World

Discover the 17 rarest coins in the world, including the remarkable 1787 Brasher Doubloon, each a unique treasure of history and craftsmanship.

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October 17, 2024

The Boot of Cortez: Giant Sonoran Gold Nugget

Discover the Boot of Cortez: Western Hemisphere's largest gold nugget. Found by an amateur, this 389.4 oz marvel captivates gold enthusiasts.

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March 15, 2024

What is the Gold Standard?

Learn how the gold standard system impacted economies, and why nations transitioned to modern monetary systems in this insightful exploration.

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February 21, 2024

Old Blood and Guts: General George S. Patton

Regarded as having one of the greatest military minds in history, few names encapsulate the nation's strength and prowess like General George S. Patton.

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December 28, 2023

Is there Gold in Fort Knox?

Unveiling Fort Knox: Gold Reserves Revealed in Exclusive Insights. Discover the secrets behind the vault's precious holdings!

6 minute read

September 8, 2023

Norwegian gold treasure found with a metal detector

In an unprecedented archaeological revelation, a remarkable trove of gold artifacts dating back to the 6th century has been unearthed on the enchanting Rennesøy Island in Stavanger, Norway. This discovery has been hailed as nothing short of a monumental event for both history enthusiasts and bullion aficionados alike.

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July 8, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Vaulting Gold

Savvy investors understand the importance of diversifying their portfolio and hedging their wealth against inflation with precious metals. Yet, many investors are not properly equipped to keep an ample quantity of physical gold or silver safe on their premises. The solution: gold vaulting.

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July 7, 2022

Best Quotes About Gold and Silver Through History

Scottsdale Mint has collected some of the best quotes about gold and silver through history from a variety of sources. Investors and collectors looking for inspiration, excitement and motivation to grow their precious metal portfolio can consider the following.

July 7, 2022

Common Gold Scams and How to Avoid Them

Gold is always a good investment — unless an investor falls victim to a gold scam. Because gold is so valuable and so perpetually sought-after, thieves and fraudsters take advantage of eager investors with various scams that take hard-earned money and provide nothing of value in return.

7 minute read

July 6, 2022

The History of Gold – How is Gold made?

Gold is the iconic precious metal, its brilliant yellow shine a universal message of wealth, power, and luxury. Gold has inherent value — which is why investors continue to purchase gold from Scottsdale Mint.

8 minute read

July 6, 2022

Gold Investing for Beginners

Humans have been processing gold for more than two thousand years and likely admiring the brilliant, fascinating yellow metal for thousands more. Today, successful investors buy gold as a means of protecting their wealth — but the feelings of magnificence remain.