While we may have lost the awareness of these men and their skilled craftsmanship, we have not lost our affection for things of metal. In our homes and offices, we surround ourselves with metal décor and accent our rooms with stainless steel copper and brass. Sure, it’s serviceable, durable and beautiful, but I think the reason we love metal around us runs deeper than we might imagine. There is a sense of strength and permanence in the touch of metal that connects us back to a simpler time when things were made to last.
While precious metals like gold and silver have always been used as a hedge against bets, excuse me, investments in the stock market, the latest marketing ploy has to have some of the promoters of this concept making their sales pitch with tongue in cheek. Clever metal marketers are now pushing Copper Bullion as the next bullish metal for rich returns. Copper bullion bars, ingots, coins, and even vintage pennies are emerging as a brand new niche with precious metals investors and collectors.
