To create this book, Moy has drawn on a lifetime of interest in coins and precious metals, leading up to his 2006 confirmation as director of the U.S. Mint. Under his tenure, demand for American gold bullion coins multiplied more than fivefold, from less than 330,000 ounces in 2007 to 1,800,000-plus ounces in 2009, and counting. The U.S. Mint went from a major producer to the world's largest producer of gold, silver, and platinum coins, with bullion coins accounting for the majority of the Mint's revenues.

Gold. Silver. Platinum. Palladium. Want more than a piece of paper with a stock number on it to show for your investment? Then learn about all the ways you can add precious metals to your portfolio. Gold and silver have been king and queen of metals for centuries. Today, they are joined by platinum and palladium in the precious metals arena. They are traded in the form of bars, rounds and ingots, tangible assets you can see and touch.

BEFORE, DURING, AND BEYOND A MARKETPLACE MELTDOWN You’re prepared for hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes and other natural disasters, but are you ready for the inevitable man-made disasters to come? This book teaches you the other half of disaster planning—how to survive the economic turmoil that hits regions and nations after the storm has passed. Prepper’s Financial Guide will teach you how to: •Become self-sufficient •Purchase precious metals •Safeguard your valuable possessions •Invest in foreign and alternate currencies •Barter and trade for needed supplies •Build an off-grid marketplace •Reduce debt so you can save for the future •And much more