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APMEX Congratulates All 2013 Graduates

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As a mother or father, grandmother or grandfather, uncle or aunt, you would want your child, grandchild, niece or nephew to remember this special day for years to come. It is a day celebrated for achievement as well as completion. It is a chapter that closes as another one opens. It is yet another milestone in your graduate’s life, and it is an important one.

Whether they are graduating from high school or from college, you want to give them the best possible to show how proud you are of them. As a parent you have invested a lot in their education. It is an investment you know will pay off in the near future.

Here at APMEX we understand and value that.  Just like you, we want your graduate to succeed in their future endeavors.  Following their graduation, they will start a new path of investing in their own future. Some find a job, some travel and some continue to study.

As parents or relatives, you want to secure their future in any way possible. That’s where we come in. We provide you with alternative investment opportunities for your graduates. Investments You Hold!

APMEX offers a diverse selection of Silver bars and Silver rounds that will delight the graduates you want to congratulate. Show the graduates in your life how proud you are of their accomplishments with Silver bars and Silver rounds specially designed to commemorate this big day.

Featuring celebratory designs, the Silver bars and Silver rounds in this category make the perfect silver collectibles or silver gifts for any graduate. Silver bars and rounds in this category are available in plain Silver and enameled versions. APMEX makes it easy to buy Silver by offering competitive Silver prices on all silver products.

Click here to view our diverse selection of Silver bars and Silver rounds.

Year To Date Mintage By Month For 1 Oz Gold And Silver American Eagles.

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The available weekly production of Silver Eagles are being allocated to the buyers from the US Mint presumably because the Mint cannot produce as many as the demand from the buyers would indicate. Year to date (through April 23, 2013), Silver Eagle production and sales are up 50% over the four months through April 2012.
YTD Silver Eagles Comp 4-24-13
The volume of Gold Eagles (1 oz.) are up 126% year to date (through April 23, 2013) over the four months ended April 2012. Although specific numbers are not readily available, it is reported that the Royal Canadian Mint is allocating production of both the Silver Maple Leaf and the Gold Maple Leaf (1 oz.).
YTD Gold Eagles Comp 4-24-13

Investing In Silver: A Q&A Session with APMEX Director of VIP Services, Peter LaTona.

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On April 10, 2013, we had a Q&A session regarding “Investing in Silver” on Facebook and Twitter, where our fans and followers had the opportunity to ask our Director of VIP Services, Peter LaTona their questions about investing in Silver. Below is a recap of this session. To join in on upcoming Q&A sessions, make sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. We look forward to your questions


Q What is your opinion of Brittania’s versus Eagles for 1oz silver?
A Truthfully these are both bullion coins produced by government Mints. They will both rise and fall with the price of silver. Some people just like collecting all the coins from around the world

Q I have $500 to invest. Do you have any advice for someone like me?
A If you are looking to invest $500 in silver I would buy the best deal we have going that day. You might even consider bars or rounds because the premium is smaller.

Q The premiums in “junk silver” is going up, could this mean there is starting to be less and less of it out there?
A It definitely means that there is less availability right now. It could be that the sellers are holding on for prices to increase or it could mean more investors are buying this product so the demand is increasing

Q The National debt is out of control $16.7 trillion. Silver and Gold prices were at record highs just a few months ago. Has the sequester given the markets a false hope that Washington is addressing the debt problem? Is this why Gold & Silver have taken a hit downward and do you believe like I do that it is only a matter of time until it skyrockets?
A I think you are on target. The same Fed Policy that drives up gold and silver is artificially making the stock market more attractive. At what point do companies need to produce real results and not just take advantage of cheap money?

Q With the recent crash in silver, are you buying or selling silver?
A To answer your question we are both buying and selling. I am sure you have a long term view on where silver prices will be three years from now. Make your decision based on that and do not worry about timing the market.

Q What do you think the outlook for Silver will be for the remainder of the year?
A We try to stay away from predicting prices and I would say that if anyone says they do know, they do not. Be especially cautious of a dealer who says prices are shooting to the Moon. They might just be selling you silver. I personally believe that the macro economic factors, money printing and geopolitical tension are all factors that favor gold and silver prices to increase.

Q With Silver & Gold going down in price, is it still a good investment? Compared to Money Market Bonds? It does not look like the fiat dollar is going anywhere fast.
A I did not say prices would go down, I can say that today right at this moment prices are down, but next hour who knows? I believe that gold and silver are a solid long term investment

Q When I buy or sell silver or gold at APMEX what do YOU report to the IRS?
A Form 8300 for cash transactions and 1099B for when you sell. If you pay by bank wire, personal check or credit card, it is not considered cash

Q The price of silver and gold is down but the price is down? If the demand is up and they keep running out of eagles shouldn’t the price be up?
A The price of Silver Eagles have gone up because they are in short supply. Everyone is buying because silver went down. This does not mean the overall supply of silver is scarce.

Q Hello Mr. LaTona, my question to you sir is with all major governments printing to infinity, where do you see gold and silver prices head by the end of 2013?
A There are very few people who really think all of this global money printing will turn out well. This is a major reason people are buying gold and silver…including the Central Banks who print the money

Q I was wondering what is a better buy, government backed coins like silver eagles and maple leafs or APMEX and sunshine mint silver coins and bars?
A I like the added security of having a coin produced by a government mint, but many people in my company prefer rounds or bars. The “spread” meaning the difference between what we pay you and you pay us is very similar on all these items, so you cannot make a bad choice.

Q How do you feel about the future of AGQ and SLW? What are your favorite Junior Miners?
A I think ETFs will be here for a long while as they are especially good for day trading. I honestly know little about mining companies.

Silver Prices Now At 2 ½ Year Lows – Turn Back The Clock Popular Products In Stock And Ready For Shipment

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Current Silver markets are now providing opportunities to set a position in Silver at prices last seen in October 2010.
Remember the price of Silver before several long term economic events such as the Greek debt crisis, China’s lockdown on “rare earth mineral” exports, the lowering of the U.S. debt rating, and the U.S. budget deficit.
Physical Silver in both bar and coin form is in tight supply with many mints and manufacturers limiting the amount of physical Silver for delivery. However, your purchase with APMEX is available for immediate shipment while our supplies last.
Here are ways to take advantage now of the Silver markets:

100oz Johnson Matthey SIlver Bar100 oz Johnson Matthey Silver Bar .999 Fine
2013 1 kilo silver koala2013 1 Kilo Silver Koala
Looking for something different? Take a look at of our popular Silver products that are ready to ship.
APMEX offers Precious Metals through the APMEX secure website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or take advantage of our live help hours by calling our Account Managers toll free at (800) 375-9006, Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CDT).
At APMEX, we stock more than 5,000 Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium products, including thousands of collectibles. We pride ourselves on competitive, straightforward pricing – with no commissions or hidden charges – as well as top notch customer service. We also offer the option to have your Precious Metals stored at a secure and private storage facility through Citadel Global Depository Services. At APMEX, your satisfaction is our al.

Three Tips on Placing Orders with APMEX

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We’re back! It’s time for part three of our APMEX course. You’re one lesson closer to becoming a Precious Metals expert. Now that you know how to buy and sell, here are three new tips to consider when placing your orders with APMEX!

  1. Before calling our account managers and reading from your “must have” list, make sure that you’re registered on our website! It’s free to register for an account with APMEX, and you’ll have a chance to win a FREE 1 oz Gold American Eagle. You can find the registration link at the very top of our website.
  2. So, you’ve registered…now what? If you’re a new investor you may have a number of questions about where to begin. We have several options to help you decide between the 5,000 products that we offer:
    1. Check out our New Investors page. This page is designed to ease new investors into the world of Precious Metals and contains a glossary of key terms, educational videos and a quick start guide that you can download for free.
    2. Join the in-crowd! Find out what other customers are currently investing in and take a look at the latest trends on our Top 40 Best Sellers page.
    3. Sometimes you just want to talk to a live person. Our account managers are here to help! These experts won’t lead you into what to buy, but they are extremely well versed on our products and the market and are happy to share their wealth of knowledge. Connect with an account manager at
      (800) 375-9006.
  3. Be sure of your selection before submitting your order. Once the order has been submitted, it can’t be changed or modified. Ask all the questions you can think of before finalizing your purchase so you can be confident in your selections.