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58 guides on precious metals and numismatics — how they're priced, how they're made, what makes a coin worth more than its metal, and how to buy without overpaying.
What is a troy ounce? Learn the crucial difference between a troy ounce and a standard ounce, and why this universal unit of measurement is the foundation of trust in the global gold, silver, and platinum markets.
Read guideLearn about bullion coins, rounds, and bars made from precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum, and understand why their value is tied directly to their weight and purity.
Read guideTrace the history of gold prices from the fixed rate of the Gold Standard to the free-floating market of today, and understand why events like the Nixon Shock made gold a premier safe-haven asset.
Read guideEvery 1892-1964 quarter holds 0.1808 oz of silver, about $11.83 at today's spot. Values by grade, key dates like the 1932-D, and what dealers really pay.
Read guideThere are 40 quarters in a roll ($10). See roll counts and weights for every U.S. coin, box and bag sizes, what to hunt for, and what a silver roll is worth.
Read guideA war nickel holds 0.05626 oz of silver, about $3.68 at $65.39 spot. Values by date and grade for all 11 issues, the key varieties, and what dealers pay.
Read guideGrade-by-grade price estimates for 174 classic US key dates, each sourced from a named numismatic reference — up to $1,714,917 for the finest known example.
A sealed 500-coin Silver Eagle monster box ran $35,710 to $40,830 at $65.44 silver on 2 Sept 2026. Weight, dimensions, premiums, other mints, buyback spreads.
Read guideWhat 'junk silver' actually means, why pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars are priced by face value, and the Coinage Act of 1965 that created the category.
Read guideThree categories of coin value -- pure bullion, semi-numismatic, and numismatic -- and how to tell which one you're actually buying before you pay a premium for it.
Read guideDiscover the American Eagle coin program. Learn why U.S. Gold, Silver, and Platinum Eagles are a top choice for investors, backed by a government guarantee of weight, content, and purity.
Read guideSilver rounds cost less over spot than government coins, but coins resell faster. Premiums, liquidity, authenticity and reporting rules compared side by side.
Read guideExplore the critical differences between bullion coins and collectible (numismatic) coins, understanding how one is valued for its raw metal content while the other is prized for rarity and condition.
Read guideWhat is gold bullion? Explore this guide to understand gold bullion's forms, including coins and bars, and learn why its value is determined by its purity, weight, and the live market spot price.
Read guideDiscover what silver bullion is, the different forms it takes, like coins, bars, and rounds, and why its value is tied directly to its silver content and the live spot price.
Read guideUnderstand the key differences between buying and selling bullion versus numismatic coins, from what drives their value to the strategies used for acquiring and liquidating each asset type.
Read guideLearn simple, effective methods to tell if your gold is real or just gold-plated, including the magnet test, checking for hallmarks, and looking for signs of wear and discoloration.
Read guideLearn how gold and silver products are valued based on their spot price, minting premiums, and numismatic collectibility, and understand the difference between bullion and rare coins.
Read guidePlatinum Bars vs. Gold Bars: Understand the key differences in rarity, market drivers, and price volatility to determine which precious metal bar is the right investment for your portfolio.
Read guidePut the guides into practice -- melt values, ratios, and allocations against live spot prices.
Face value in pre-1965 dimes, quarters, or half dollars -> melt value at the live silver spot price.
Weight and purity, or a common coin preset, -> live melt value at the current gold spot price.
Weight and purity, or a common coin preset, -> live melt value at the current silver spot price.
Jewelry weight and karat -> melt value of the actual gold content. For gold that isn't bullion.
Today's ratio, what's historically normal, and what it suggests for your next purchase.
The age-in-ounces rule and the 10-15% metals envelope, run against your own numbers.
Specs and live melt value for common bullion coins, plus historic pre-1965 U.S. silver coinage.
What a past gold or silver purchase would be worth today, from our own recorded price history.
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