Paul Hollis the 41st U.S. Mint Director

Every once in a while, something happens in Washington that genuinely excites those of us who care deeply about sound money, history, and the enduring legacy of American coinage. The U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Paul Hollis as the 41st Director of the United States Mint is one of those rare moments

For the first time in our nation’s history, the U.S. Mint will be led by a lifelong numismatist—someone who didn’t just study coins from afar, but lived the hobby, built a career around it, and understands firsthand what coins mean to collectors, investors, and everyday Americans.

That matters more than many people realize.

A Mint Director Who Fell in Love With Coins as a Child

Paul Hollis’s story resonates with anyone who ever held a special coin and felt history come alive in their hands. As he shared during his Senate testimony, one of his most formative memories dates back to childhood, when his grandmother gave him a coin she had saved through the

Customers will often ask if their bullion transactions will be reported to the IRS or other government agency. Under federal law dealers in precious metals must report certain transactions on a Form 8300 and certain purchase orders through a Form 1099-B. The guidelines that require bullion dealers to report certain transactions are based on The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, and 2001 Patriot Act. 

Urgent Window of Opportunity: Silver Maple Leaf Coins Could Have a Temporarily Exempt from Tariffs (in March)

In a surprising policy shift, President Trump issued temporary tariff exemptions on 3/6/2025 for a wide range of goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, partially reversing the sweeping 25% tariffs he imposed on the two trading partners on 3/4/2025.

The exemptions will apply to goods that are compliant with the