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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.
Three ways to invest in gold -- owning physical bullion, buying a gold ETF, or buying mining company shares -- and how they differ in risk, liquidity, cost, and what you actually own.
Read guideThe IRS taxes physical gold and silver differently than stocks -- as collectibles, with a maximum 28% long-term capital gains rate. Here's what that means and how it's calculated.
Read guideWhat a Gold IRA actually is, which metals qualify under IRS purity rules, why a self-directed custodian and approved depository are required, and the American Gold Eagle exception.
Read guideWhy is the price of a gold coin different from the spot price? This definitive guide from PeerMetals breaks down spot price vs. premium, explaining exactly what you're paying for and how to invest smarter.
Read guideIs now the right time to buy gold or silver? This guide explores practical market timing strategies like dollar-cost averaging and buying the dip to help you invest with confidence.
Read guideLearn how Goldbacks combine real gold with modern usability—fractional, inflation-resistant currency used in local trade and now available on PeerMetals.
Read guideDiscover why premiums on Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins are at 20-year lows—and how collectors can stack history and value with PeerMetals.
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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