You may have seen or heard the phrase “junk silver” before and thought that it was a put-down of some kind for spare coins. However, the word “junk” is incredibly misleading – coins that receive this moniker are not trash at all. Junk silver is critical for first-time silver investors because of its accessibility and…

Those who are new to precious metals may make a crucial mistake right away: trying to time the market when investing in gold or silver. For instance, you may rush to buy gold or silver because prices seem to be rallying, only to watch prices dip shortly afterward. Alternatively, you may wait endlessly for the…

Hello and welcome to our market week preview, where we take a look at the economic data, market news, and headlines likely to have the biggest impact on pricing and market momentum for gold, silver, and platinum, as well as key correlated assets. Gold Markets We are looking at another week in which the dominant…

You’ve finally taken the plunge and purchased some silver. However, you’re worried because you’ve always heard that silver has a mortal enemy: tarnish. Don’t worry! Tarnish happens, but it’s unlikely to change the value of your silver assets. In fact, in some cases, a light tarnish might actually be somewhat desirable. However, as with many…

Hello and welcome to our market week preview, where we take a look at the economic data, market news, and headlines likely to have the biggest impact on pricing and market momentum for gold, silver and platinum, as well as key correlated assets. Gold Markets Oil prices– stubbornly high and occasionally rising– and the expected…

One little-discussed reality of investing in precious metals is the fact that our investments are certain to outlive us. Where our lives span only a few decades, elemental gold and silver have existed for billions of years. This reality presents us with a problem, however. We need to decide what happens to our precious metals…

We don’t always buy the silver we own. You find a box of coins in a closet or inherit a relative’s flatware, and you inadvertently find yourself a part of the precious metals community. If you find yourself in that scenario, it is perfectly reasonable to wonder what your newfound holdings are worth. Unfortunately, not…

Key Takeaways Gold bars begin as mined ore that must be crushed, processed, and concentrated before any refining can occur. Refining techniques like the Miller and Wohlwill processes remove impurities to achieve investment-grade purity up to 99.99% gold. After refining, gold is cast or minted into bars, stamped for weight and purity, and distributed globally…

Key Takeaways Mints primarily produce bullion at scale and rely on authorized purchasers and dealers to distribute products to the public. Authorized purchasers buy large quantities from mints and supply dealers, who then make bullion accessible in smaller amounts to investors. Buying through dealers creates a more efficient, competitive market, helping improve liquidity, pricing, and…