Welcome to Art’s Learning Center. Art Arbutine has been in the buying business for nearly half his life. Below you can read some of the articles Art has written through is many years of experience. If you have any questions please feel free to use the contact form on this website and Art or one of his staff members will get back to you in a timely manner.
GOLD INFORMATIONThe premiums on gold coins have risen considerably than the prices listed here with the increase depending upon… Learn More
SILVER INFORMATIONThe most popular way to buy silver bullion is the 90% U.S. silver bags. They weigh 54 pounds and are sometimes… Learn More
EVERYTHING ABOUT PRECIOUS METALSOur present currency is now backed by Treasury Bonds or Treasury Bills. In other words it is paper backed by… Learn More
UNDERSTANDING METALS PRICESConsumers who buy precious metals encounter price terms like, Second London Fix, Spot, Futures, Settlement… Learn More
SILVER DOLLARSThere are many good reasons why old coins, especially silver dollars are not worth big money. First of all, most of… Learn More
SCOOP ON ATOCHA COINSAtocha coins are those recovered from the shipwrecked, “Neustra Senora de Atocha”, a Spanish galleon… Learn More
THE RARE 1943 COPPER PENNYIn 1943 there was a critical shortage of copper due to WW2, so the government began to issue 1943 coins… Learn More
DIAMOND INFORMATIONAre diamonds a good investment? The answer is yes and no. Yes, because you will be buying something… Learn More
THAI BAHT CHAINS & HIGH KARAT GOLD“Thai gold” is .965 fine, a little over 23K. The alloy makes the gold harder so that it stands up to wear… Learn More
COINS & COLLECTIBLES FROM THE U.S. MINTThe United States Mint annually issues proof sets, mint sets and commemorative silver and gold… Learn More
ANTIQUE WATCHESBelleair Coins specializes in antique watches and knowing the correct value. Learn More
IVORY INFORMATIONIt is illegal to import modern era elephant ivory into the United States, however any elephant ivory… Learn More
SILVER CERTIFICATES INFORMATIONThese are the U.S. banknotes that have a promise to pay silver to the bearer on demand. For many… Learn More
STATE HOOD QUARTERSIn 1999 when the first quarters were released everyone got on the bandwagon. Quarter maps were being… Learn More
