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Metals Basics

Start here for foundational knowledge on what to buy, how products differ, and how physical precious metals are priced, handled, and verified.

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American Eagle Coins

At Liberty Gold Silver, we know exactly why you are looking at the American Eagle series. You're tired of watching your purchasing power evaporate while bureaucrats print trillions. For conservative, skeptical investors

Bullion, Numismatic, and Semi-Numismatic: Understanding What You're Actually Buying

Bullion, Numismatic, and Semi-Numismatic: Understanding What You're Actually Buying

Debt Monetization and the Case for Gold

The United States national debt has breached $38 trillion. It’s a number so large it loses meaning, until you go to the grocery store or pay a utility bill and realize exactly who is footing the bill. As central banks pe

Follow the Money: Why Central Banks Are Quietly Hoarding Gold

There is a blatant hypocrisy in the global financial system right now, and it’s happening right in front of us. The central bankers and politicians tell you on television that the economy is resilient, inflation is "tran

Fractional Coins

There is a persistent myth that physical gold ownership is an exclusive club, reserved only for institutional buyers or those with tens of thousands of dollars in excess capital. This misconception keeps the average citi

Gold as the Ultimate Insurance Policy

You wouldn't drive your car without insurance. You wouldn't own a home without protecting it against a fire. Why would you leave your entire life savings entirely exposed to a corrupt system that is actively depreciating

Gold vs. Silver

The choice between gold and silver isn't really about picking a favorite metal. It's about understanding what each one does—and how to position yourself given where markets are right now.

Investing in Gold

Today's economic landscape—persistent inflation, ballooning government debt, and geopolitical instability spreading across multiple continents—makes one thing very clear: the old rules of money are broken. Understanding

Investing in Silver

The current economic environment—converging financial pressures, monetary system stress, and geopolitical instability on multiple fronts—demands a closer look at silver. It's a metal with a powerful dual identity: a mone

IRS Form 1099-B Resale Reporting Exemptions for Bullion

Discover how specific bullion products, like American Gold Eagles, protect your privacy and shield your wealth from unnecessary government tracking during resale.

Paper Burns, Gold Remains: The $4,180 Warning

The old rules of money are broken. Interest rates are high, yet gold sits at $4,180. New 2025 data reveals why Central Banks are panic-buying at any cost.

Privacy, Protection, and Direct Delivery: Why You Need to Hold It

When you take direct delivery of physical precious metals, you're doing something most people in this country have forgotten how to do: taking control.

Silver Thursday: The Hunt Brothers, Hubris, and the Perils of Cornering the Market

Silver Thursday: The Hunt Brothers, Hubris, and the Perils of Cornering the Market By the Editors

The Case for Platinum: Real Wealth Beyond Gold and Silver

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The Golden Tether: Surviving the Fiat Experiment

Money is ultimately a construct of trust. But for most of human history, that trust wasn't placed in the empty promises of politicians—it was placed in the physical reality of metal. Understanding the gold standard isn't

The History of Gold: From Ancient Money to Modern Insurance

Gold's history isn't just a story of prices going up. It's the story of every monetary system that came before ours — and why every one of them eventually failed.

The Physics of Wealth: A Guide to Non-Destructive Gold & Silver Verification

With gold and silver values hitting historic benchmarks, the authenticity of your portfolio is no longer a theoretical concern—it is a financial imperative. As of this morning, gold is trading at $4,198.10 per troy ounce

The Real Deal: Bullion vs. Proof Coins for Your Survival Money

When you finally decide to pull your retirement out of the Wall Street casino and put your hands on real, physical wealth, you’re going to run into a lot of noise. The dealers out there want to sell you a story. They’ll

The Science of Trust: Why Assay Certificates Matter for Your Survival Money

When the banking system freezes and digital wealth vanishes into the ether, the only thing that matters is what you can put your hands on. But physical control is only half the battle. You have to know, without a shadow

The Ultimate Choice: Gold Eagles vs. Gold Bars

When the music finally stops and the fiat system breaks down, your 401(k) statements and digital bank accounts aren't going to buy you a loaf of bread or keep your family safe. You need an asset with absolute physical co

What is a Troy Ounce? The Investor’s Guide to Precious Metals Measurement

When investing in gold, silver, or platinum, precision is everything. Yet, a common stumbling block for new investors—and even some seasoned ones—is the unit of measurement itself. When a price is quoted "per ounce," it

What Is Bullion? The Investor’s Guide to Physical Metals

In the world of finance, "bullion" is a fundamental concept often obscured by jargon. For investors seeking to hedge against volatility, diversify beyond equities, or secure the tangible value of gold and silver, disting

Why Buy Physical Gold & Silver

Why Buy Physical Gold & Silver Volatility and debt define the current economy. Consequently, the case for owning physical precious metals is rooted not in speculation, but in **preservation**. The goal is simple: build a

Why Gold Holds Value When Currency Doesn't

Inflation happens when the prices you pay keep rising while your money buys less and less. Your grocery bill climbs. Your gas costs more. Your savings lose purchasing power every single month.

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