2026 Kickoff: Pegasus Transition Complete, Gold Pullback Healthy, and Paul Hollis Leads the Mint
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Hard Money Matters is a weekly radio program originating from Sarasota, Florida and featuring John Maben of Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, and hosted by overnight talk show host Kyle Warren. Each week John and Kyle discuss the precious coin and jewelry marketplace, how it fits into the contemporary investment world and how folks can access the large inventory Pegasus has to offer
The show airs Saturday afternoons at noon on AM 930 The Answer in Sarasota. Listen each week LIVE here, call John at Pegasus Coin & Jewelry at 941-725-6100, visit their website
Saturday, January 10, 2026
In this energizing first episode of 2026 on Hard Money Matters, hosts Kyle Warren and John Mabin celebrate the new year with major updates from Pegasus Coin and Jewelry in Bradenton, where the ownership transition is now complete as of January 2—longtime protégé Holden Pollock has taken the reins after four years of mentorship, ensuring the shop's signature expertise, world-class staff (including industry veterans like Jay Rudo, Artie Rice, and part-timers like authenticator Skip Fazari and grader Alex Molinos), and high standards continue seamlessly while John remains involved on a part-time basis to assist as needed. John shares his excitement about a "busy retirement" freed from daily operations, allowing time to attend major events like the ongoing Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show in Orlando (January 8–11, one of the year's biggest with 1,500+ dealers—perfect for newcomers to immerse themselves, meet like-minded collectors, and explore varieties from small local shows to massive conventions via funcoins.com). They discuss a healthy, modest pullback in gold (down about 1% recently amid a weaker ADP jobs report and profit-taking after 2025's explosive run to highs near $5,000+/oz by late January, with silver also volatile around $80–$100+), viewing it as a normal correction in an otherwise bullish trend driven by insatiable industrial/tech demand (AI chips, batteries, EVs, solar) rather than a reversal—echoing the timeless advice that taking profits is always prudent. Numismatic highlights include Paul Hollis's confirmation and swearing-in as the 41st U.S. Mint Director (first genuine numismatist in the role, promising better collector/dealer communication, marketing, and profitability), plus the American Numismatic Society's announced relocation from New York City to Toledo, Ohio (on the Toledo Museum of Art campus by mid-2028, enhancing public access to its vast collection of 800,000+ items). The episode underscores the multifaceted appeal of coins and metals—pure collecting passion, investor strategies, historical depth (tying into America's upcoming 250th anniversary), and endless exploration—while reminding listeners that opinions aren't investment advice and precious metals/coins carry risks of loss. Visit Pegasus (now under Holden's ownership) for expert estimates or tune in next week for more!
