In our expert precious metals blog, our professional advisors take a close look at the precious metals markets to help clients make smart investments in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Learn about coin values and grading, new products, retirement investments, and much more.
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Which U.S. State Has the Most Gold? Discover which U.S. state has the most gold — from Nevada’s massive production, to Fort Knox’s storied reserves in Kentucky, to New York’s trading floors. -
How to Rollover a 401(k) Into a Gold IRA Learn how to move a 401(k) into a Gold IRA. Discover IRS rules, rollover steps, and why gold can protect and diversify your retirement savings. -
How to Protect Retirement Accounts with Gold IRAs Discover how Gold IRAs safeguard your retirement savings against inflation, market volatility, and economic uncertainty. -
The World’s Leading Gold Producing Countries in 2025 Discover the world’s top gold producing countries in 2025, from China to Ghana, and learn how global supply shapes the precious metals market. -
Do I Pay Taxes on Inherited Gold Coins? Are inherited gold coins taxable? Understand estate rules, the step-up in basis, and how sales trigger capital gains. -
Understanding Gold Purchase Limits: How Much Can You Buy at Once? Discover how much gold you can buy at once in the U.S., including legal considerations, reporting requirements, and practical tips for large purchases. Trust American Standard Gold for expert guidance. -
The Shipwreck that Froze an Empire’s Fortune From storm season departure to modern rediscovery learn the full story of the Atocha, the 1622 Spanish treasure galleon lost near the Florida Keys. -
The Ship of Gold That Shook Wall Street — SS Central America and the Panic of 1857 September 12 1857, SS Central America sank with ~30,000 lbs of California gold. The loss deepened a credit crunch and fed the Panic of 1857. -
Inside the military showcase in Tiananmen Square September 3, 2025, Beijing staged a Victory Day parade featuring new missiles, drones, and a high-profile guest list including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. -
September 4, 476 the fall of Romulus Augustulus On September 4, 476, Odoacer deposed the teenage emperor Romulus Augustulus in Ravenna, a hinge moment long treated as the end of the Western Roman Empire. -
The First ATM and the Birth of Modern Banking On September 2, 1969, Chemical Bank installed America’s first ATM, revolutionizing how people access money and sparking the digital banking age. -
September 2, 1945 - Japan’s Formal Surrender On September 2, 1945, Japan’s surrender aboard the USS Missouri ended WWII and reshaped the modern world order.
