But a 2005 law requires the reserve bank to keep ordering coins regardless of its stockpile, ... checks or money orders to buy coins online. Smeallie, with the Dollar Coin Alliance, ...

Set a budget. As a rule, experts recommend keeping no more than 5% to 10% of your portfolio in gold. So, use that as a starting point when determining your budget for gold bars and coins. Knowing ...

WASHINGTON -- The government is trying to convince consumers that dollar coins are greener than the dollar bill. The U.S. Mint is spending about $12 million on a pilot project to promote the ...

A billion dollars in dollar coins are stacked up in Federal Reserve vaults around the country because Americans don't want them. The dollar coin program has become a waste of money and space.

We talk to travelers who use frequent-flier-mile credit cards to buy dollar coins and pile up miles. And we hear how the U.S. Mint is cracking down.

You can also visit a physical store to buy gold bars or coins. This allows you to inspect the gold in person and ask staff any questions you have about its authenticity, purity and other factors.