This is an extremely common question that we receive here at Golden Eagle. Ultimately, the final test we use to determine if a piece of silver is real or not is running it through our Thermo Scientific XRF Metal Alloy Xray Analyzer. Obviously, since this machine is very expensive the majority of consumers won’t have […]
Both sovereign coins and sovereign rounds and bars have their appeal. Both contain gold or silver, both are stackable, easily portable and very durable. So when it comes time to invest in gold or silver, how do you choose the right precious metal product for you? The choice between sovereign coins and non-sovereign rounds and […]
31.1034768 Grams In 1 Troy Oz. For a full explanation of what a troy ounce is, see our guide “What is a Troy Pound? What is a Troy Ounce?” The troy ounce is a unit of measurement enacted in 1824 by Great Britain which is why it is often referred to as a unit of imperial […]
Many new investors and coin collectors believe that their one ounce silver coin is the same weight as one ounce of salami from the grocery store. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. In modern day society, everything around you that is weighed is more than likely measured in a system of weight known as avoirdupois. When […]
For simplicity’s sake, when it comes to buying and selling bullion, the United States Government wants to know two things: if you are laundering money, or if you are avoiding taxes. With that being said, the reporting for bullion is more stringent on the selling side than on the buying side. For a detailed guide […]
Our new customers frequently ask this question when they’re looking to invest in silver. And for the most part, they can’t really go wrong. Investors who buy silver bars are already in a product with a lower premium (silver bars typically are cheaper than silver coins) so choosing a silver bar mainly has to do […]
One ounce gold bars are a staple of gold investing. When customers want to get a cheaper premium and avoid gold coins, they often ask what is the best gold bar to purchase. In that conversation, PAMP Suisse is almost always mentioned. This is because PAMP bars are among the most recognized gold bars in […]
For many decades, silver investing has been a popular choice among investors looking to store their wealth in the safety of precious metals. But when it comes to increasing exposure to silver, there are many different ways to do it, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Some investors prefer the ease of ETF’s and […]
The Gold Krugerrand could arguably be called the world’s most famous gold bullion coin. Currently, it does not have the sales figures of the American Gold Eagle, but it may have more worldwide notoriety since it was the first gold bullion coin produced in modern times. Not only has it been around the longest, but […]
This is a common question for new investors when it comes to buying silver or gold online. In order to fully understand the answer to this question, you need to know what exactly the “spot price” of silver is. Silver Spot Price Spot silver is the “spot price” for which the commodity could be transacted […]
Two weeks ago, for the first time in almost 100 years, the gold market daily price fix is about to change. This move is an attempt to achieve more transparency in the gold market and could provide a clearer picture into China’s voracious appetite for the yellow metal. Since 1919, the London Gold Fix has been […]
As there has never been an approved full audit of the contents of Fort Knox, the exact contents cannot be verified. However, as of October 31,2014 according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s “Status Report of U.S. Treasury-Owned Gold” there are 258,641,878.074 million troy ounces of gold. If the U.S. Treasury’s accounting is correct […]
One of the main appeals to investing in precious metals is that the product is physical – you can actually hold the silver or gold that you are buying. This is unlike paper money that is easy to print by counterfeiters as well as the government. Precious metals, because of their physical nature (size, and […]
One of the easiest ways to invest in silver is by collecting “junk silver.” This is the common term for any circulation U.S. coinage that was minted prior to 1965. Most pre-1965 coins are made of 90% silver, hence the term. If you’re unfamiliar with this topic, check out our article on JUNK SILVER. Other […]
For the first time in U.S. Mint history, there has been 2 edge varieties struck for the 1/10th ounce American Gold Eagles. The two edge varieties are “Wide Reeds” and “Narrow Reeds.” The wide reed variety is the standard reeded edge pattern that has been on American Gold Eagles since 1986. The new variety that […]
Coin collectors always have one eye on the bullion value of their coins and may also directly collect bullion in the form of gold, silver and platinum coins and bars. The last few weeks have been turbulent times indeed for all kinds of investors. Cryptocurrencies collapsed, and now seem to be reviving, thanks in part […]
Gold & Silver Market 11-23-2015
The precious metals sector was confusing last week, with a mixed bag of performances and no clear pattern visible. The two big investment items, gold and silver, didn’t show a lot of movement. Neither did platinum, while palladium managed to rise. With the equities markets also rising quite strongly, propelled mostly by gains in defense […]
Gold & Silver Market 11-17-2015
Once again there were disappointing results right across the precious metals sector last week, although the scale of losses varied. Overall it was a worrying period, because metals managed to lose ground even though the equities markets fell heavily. Normally we’d have expected to see metals make a lot of ground in these market conditions, […]
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