Compared to gold, silver is a precious metal that doesn’t get as much attention. However, silver has many unique properties that make it interesting. Like gold, the silver price has also been rising over the Read Full Post
The price of palladium has soared in recent years, pushing above a record-high of $3,000 per ounce in May. But what is palladium? You probably know what gold, silver, and platinum are. But you may Read Full Post
We’re precious metal experts at Garfield Refining, but we’re also word nerds. That’s why we got curious about the origin of the word “gold.” How did gold get its name? “Gold” derives from the Proto-Germanic Read Full Post
Today, well into the 21st century, gold remains a popular investment. So, why have humans always valued gold, which is just one of the 118 elements on the Periodic Table? Why not choose another metal? Read Full Post
Gold was one of the first metals to attract attention in human history – and for a good reason. Gold is visually pleasing, malleable, and easy to work with. There are examples of elaborate gold Read Full Post
Did you know? Furnaces are heated to 2,500 to 30,00 degrees to melt precious metals. Check out the video below of a melt that is being poured by one of our guys in the back! Read Full Post
After taking a look at the stories behind America’s iconic Buffalo Gold Coin we’re now turning our attention to Canada’s Gold Maple Leaf! The Gold Maple Leaf If author Ian Fleming had made his character Auric Goldfinger Read Full Post
In 1913, the Indian Head nickel was introduced into the flow of United States currency. Also known as the Buffalo Nickel, the five-cent piece was a key ingredient in the early 20th Century’s overhaul of Read Full Post
We’ve delved into the stories behind America’s Gold Buffalo and Gold Eagle coins, and now we turn our attention to Australia’s iconic Gold Kangaroo. The Origin and Design of the Gold Kangaroo Introduced in 1986 by the Gold Corporation, a Read Full Post
When you think of America, a number of things spring to mind: The stars and stripes of the flag, baseball, and Mom’s apple pie. But out of all of the icons of American spirit, perhaps Read Full Post
