It was recently announced that the U.S. states of Tennessee and Mississippi would remove sales taxes on silver and gold. While it didn’t get a lot of attention from the mainstream press, there are a number of reasons why these measures are significant.

While vermeil is sometimes confused with gold plating, and shares certain characteristics, it is not. It is much more durable, desirable, and higher in quality. When making a purchase, you should consider the thickness, base metal and composition.

Those who travel overseas on a regular basis may find themselves with a growing collection of foreign coins and notes, which will often have a sentimental value. Below are some ways that you can make use of it.

This classic watch from Bulova symbolizes the iconic, elongated style which was popular during the 1940s. It is made from 14K solid rose gold and measures just over twenty one mm across without its crown. Although this particular timepiece was originally designed for males, today it can also be adorned by females.

The Seated Liberty Dime is one of the most famous U.S. silver coins and was produced for about fifty years. They were issued by mints in multiple areas, including New Orleans, Carson City, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

At first glance, one would think that any kind of currency error would erode the collection value. In actuality, some errors can actually make bills more valuable, and one such example is misalignment errors. Below is a description of these errors and how they occur.