Welcome to the Sahara Coins Knowledge Center
Knowledge is one of the most valuable tools you can have when buying, selling, collecting, or investing in coins and precious metals. The Sahara Coins Knowledge Center was created to provide collectors, investors, families, and first-time sellers with clear, trustworthy information they can use to make more confident decisions.
Here you can explore educational articles covering gold, silver, bullion, rare coins, paper currency, jewelry, collectibles, precious-metals investing, and current market news. Whether you want to understand how gold prices are determined, learn what makes a coin valuable, compare bullion with collectible coins, evaluate inherited items, or better understand the process of selling gold and silver, our growing collection of resources is designed to help.
Serving Las Vegas and Southern Nevada since 1997. Our experienced team works with everything from gold and silver bullion to rare coins, collectible currency, scrap jewelry, estate collections, vintage collectibles, and other valuable items. We created this Knowledge Center to share that experience and provide straightforward information without unnecessary hype or confusing industry terminology.
New articles and weekly precious-metals market updates are added regularly. We invite you to explore the categories below, discover topics that interest you, and return often as the Sahara Coins Knowledge Center continues to grow.
If you have an item you would like professionally evaluated or are ready to buy or sell coins, bullion, jewelry, currency, or collectibles, visit Sahara Coins & Precious Metals at 7293 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 106, in Las Vegas, or call us at 702-367-4360. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to help.
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Weekly Precious Metals Market Update: Gold Drops Below $4,400 After Strong Jobs Report
Gold fell below $4,400 and silver sustained the week’s largest decline after stronger-than-expected employment growth increased Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations.
Weekly Precious Metals Market Update: Gold Hits a Three-Month High as Silver Nears $70
Gold and silver rallied as Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar weakened. See this week’s gold, silver, platinum and palladium prices, what drove the market and what buyers and sellers should watch next.
How Do Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decisions Affect Gold and Silver Prices?
Federal Reserve rate decisions can influence gold and silver through interest-bearing alternatives, real yields, the U.S. dollar, and investor expectations. Learn why the relationship is important—but not always straightforward.
Weekly Precious Metals Market Update: Gold Holds Near $4,350 as Fed-Hike Odds Fade
Gold and silver held weekly gains as softer inflation and retail data lowered expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase. Platinum and palladium moved lower, while traders turned their attention to next week’s FOMC minutes.
Weekly Precious Metals Market Update
Gold and silver surged this week after weaker U.S. economic data shifted expectations for interest rates. Here's what investors should know heading into next week.
Weekly Precious Metals Market Update: Gold Holds Above $4,000 as the Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Steady
Gold climbed above $4,100 before retreating as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and the U.S. dollar strengthened. See what moved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium during the week of July 27–31, 2026—and what precious-metals investors should watch next.
Weekly Precious Metals Market Update: Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium Face a Volatile Week
Gold and silver rallied before reversing sharply as rising oil prices, Treasury yields, dollar strength, and renewed interest-rate concerns pressured precious metals. See what moved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—and what investors should watch next.
How Gold prices are determined
Discover how gold prices are determined in the global marketplace. Learn what drives the price of gold, including supply and demand, inflation, interest rates, central bank activity, and economic uncertainty. Whether you're investing in gold or simply curious about the market, this guide explains the factors that influence gold prices every day.
🪙 Gold & Silver Prices Falling in 2026? Here’s What’s Really Happening
Gold and silver prices can move sharply during periods of economic uncertainty, changing interest-rate expectations, and shifts in investor demand. This article explains what is really driving precious metals prices in 2026, why short-term declines may not tell the whole story, and what buyers and investors should understand before reacting to market headlines.
Sahara Coins Now Buying Scrap
Turn your unwanted gold, silver, platinum, and broken jewelry into cash at Sahara Coins & Precious Metals. We're now buying scrap precious metals with honest evaluations, competitive payouts, and a transparent process you can trust. Whether you have old jewelry, sterling silver, dental gold, or other precious metal items, our experienced team is here to help you get the most value for your items.