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64 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 guideHow to test gold at home step by step: hallmark, magnet, density, ceramic streak and acid kit, what each proves, and why toothpaste and vinegar tests fail.
Read guideCostco 1 oz gold bars from PAMP and Rand Refinery: price versus spot today, the per-membership limit, Executive rewards, and what the bars are worth when you sell.
Read guideWhat Costco silver costs versus spot: Kirkland Signature 1 oz bars, 10 oz bars and coin tubes, membership limits, and what the bars are worth when you sell.
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 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 guideFrom an 1908 branch of Britain's Royal Mint to the producer of the world's purest bullion coins -- the Royal Canadian Mint's history, its radial-line security feature, and the Silver Maple Leaf.
Read guideThe history of the Perth Mint, Australia's oldest operating mint, from its 1899 founding during the Western Australian gold rush to today's Kangaroo, Kookaburra, and Lunar Series coins.
Read guideHow the 1-70 Sheldon coin grading scale works, what PCGS and NGC actually do when they grade and slab a coin, and where the American Numismatic Association fits in.
Read guideWhat a mint mark is, where to find one on a U.S. coin, and what each letter -- P, D, S, W, CC, O, and no mark at all -- actually tells you about where a coin was struck.
Read guideThree 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 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 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 guideSilver rounds cost less over spot than government coins, but coins resell faster. Premiums, liquidity, authenticity and reporting rules compared side by side.
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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