The Titan
Blog.
Explore the stories, history and market forces behind gold, silver and other precious metals—along with useful answers from the Titan team.
Recent articles
Fresh stories and useful information, with a new article added each week.
The Insidious History of Our Debt-Based Money
A look at the shift from gold- and silver-backed money to today’s debt-based monetary system—and the consequences the author believes followed.
The 8th Wonder of the World
Compound interest is truly a miraculous feat. To benefit from compound interest, one needs only an initial investment, time, and lots of patience.
Where Do Gold and Silver Come From?
The formation of gold, silver, platinum, and other rare earth minerals requires a series of cosmic events to unfold in an event that occurs every one-hundred thousand to one million years in the Milky Way galaxy.
Should you clean jewelry before selling it?
Why heavy polishing is usually unnecessary, when a gentle wipe is enough and how aggressive cleaning can sometimes do more harm than good.
10K, 14K and 18K: what do gold karats mean?
A plain-English explanation of gold purity, common hallmarks and why two pieces of the same weight may not have the same gold value.
Coins, bullion or scrap: what’s the difference?
Understanding the basic categories can help you organize what you have—but you do not need to classify everything before visiting Titan.
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