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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.
How 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 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 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 guideDiscover how silver is mined, from traditional underground lode mining to modern open-pit operations, and learn why most silver is extracted as a byproduct of mining other metals.
Read guideDiscover what pennies are made of and how the composition of the U.S. one-cent coin has evolved over time, from its original pure copper to today's copper-plated zinc.
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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