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Gold prices are set to jump to a four-year high of $1,400 an ounce by the end of the year over mounting tensions between North Korea and the US, and surging demand in the world’s biggest consumers, according to the head of precious metals at a Russian investment bank . . . .

Gold is the preeminent monetary metal, and throughout history to this day, it has projected the most enduring images of wealth. Consider how often gold bars are used to depict glamour and riches. Silver is in its shadows, but as an asset, it contains similar wealth-protecting qualities, perhaps with even greater return potential . . . .

As geopolitical tensions around North Korea continue to dominate the gold market, analysts debate over how much profit taking the yellow metal might see next week after nearing the key $1,300 level on Friday . . . .

The gold price is powering ahead today, racking up its fourth straight day of gains as political tensions boil over between the US and North Korea with the later threatening to strike the US Territory of Guam . . . .

Numismatic News has published their August issue, covering the PNG Awards banquet in Denver, Colorado . . . .

The Bigger the Base, the Greater the Upside Case. This saying among technical analysts/chartists helps define where we are today in gold and silver – and where we’ll soon be headed . . . .

Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) have selected Barry Stuppler to be the organization’s President for the 2017 – 2019 term. Stuppler was selected during the PNG Board of Directors meeting in Denver, Colorado on July 30, 2017 . . . .

Starting in September, the U.S. Mint will be issuing its first American Eagle bullion coin struck in .9995 fine palladium . . . .

Gold held steady today in Asian and European trading and was flat for the week, consolidating near the $1,270 per ounce level and the 2.5% gain seen in July. It remains close to a seven-week high hit this week, as the dollar remains weak and vulnerable near multi-month lows after five consecutive months of declines . . . .

Gold bar and investment coin demand is up 11% year-on-year . . . .