While surveying a Swiss bog, two volunteer archaeologists discovered what may be two of the oldest Celtic coins ever found in the country, and they may have been offerings to ancient gods.
The two gold coins were minted almost 2,300 years ago, around the mid-third century B.C. "This makes them part of a very small group of just over 20 known examples of the oldest Celtic coins from Switzerland," Swiss archaeologists said in a translated statement released Dec. 18....
Here is the link for more about that.2,300-year-old Celtic gold coins found in Swiss bog | Live Science
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... The price of silver is sitting at $75.85 rper ounce as of December 26, 2025, up from about $29.38 just one year ago. Based on today's spot price of approximately $75 per ounce, a 100-ounce silver bar carries a raw metal value of about $7,500. However, what you'll actually receive when selling a silver bar depends on factors beyond the spot price.
While the spot price of silver represents the theoretical cost for immediate delivery of pure silver, the actual transaction prices can vary based on where and how you sell. If you're working with a reputable silver dealer or precious metals exchange, you can expect to receive close to the spot price. Most established dealers will offer you between 95% and 99% of the spot value for a standard 100-ounce bar, meaning you'd walk away with roughly $7,125 to $7,425 in today's market.
The specific amount you receive, though, can shift based on the silver bar's manufacturer and condition. For example, silver bars from recognized refiners typically command better buyback rates than generic or lesser-known brands. And, silver bars that remain sealed in their original packaging generally fetch higher prices than those showing tar...
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How much can you sell a 100-ounce bar of silver for right now?
Nobody will give you the current spot price and some places will offer a slightly better price than others.
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... In 2024, vending operator Calvin Westfall found G00000001I in his Georgia soda machine – the #1 bill from the 2013 Series G run, which experts valued at over $10,000, with uncirculated versions hitting $15,000. Picture almost spending that on a Coke. Low serial numbers below 00001000 are highly sought after by collectors, with the absolute lowest numbers commanding premium prices.
Serial numbers starting with five or more zeros are considered fancy, and the more leading zeros, the better. Why such astronomical values? Think about it - these bills are literally the first ones printed in a series...
Here is the link for more about bill collecting.
Before you spend it: The $1 bill pattern collectors are paying a fortune for
The lowest serial number I've been able to find on a bill had four leading zeros. I can't imagine finding anything lower, but I guess it could happen.
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One of the beach cams offers a few of a launch pad. I'm wondering if I might be able to catch a launch from that cam.
Here is the link.
Jetty Park Surf Report and Cape Canaveral Surf Forecast - Florida Surf Cams
Don't forget the Jensen and Bathtub Beach web cams. Both offer several good views.
Here is the Jensen link.
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