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How Do I Start Collecting Philippine Coins?

Collecting Philippine coins includes a diverse array of issues, from Spanish colonialism to independence. Explore types, set goals, and build your collection step by step.

What Are the Most Popular Burundi Coins?

Explore Burundi’s most popular coins, from rare 1960s gold proofs to today’s innovative MDM art issues, prized for history, artistry, and low mintages.

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What was the last year for silver nickels?

Historically, US nickels were made of copper and nickel. But nickels minted during WW2 contained silver. Discover which nickels may be worth collecting.

What is a Better Investment, Silver Coins or Silver Bars?

Which is a better investment vehicle for you? Read along and find out!

What App do You Recommend for Keeping Records of My Coins and Precious Metals?

Are you looking for a mobile app for tracking your precious metal investments? Check out the APMEX mobile app – it is free!

Can Coins be Graded Online?

If you have gotten an interesting coin, you may wonder how much it is worth. Using an online grading service, you can estimate the grade

What U.S. Coins are Currently Clad?

Most US coins in circulation are clad, except for one. Since 1965, the American Mint has been minting coins using metals other than silver.

Will the Coins I Buy from APMEX Already be CAC Graded?

APMEX offers a wealth of CAC graded coins at a competitive price, so every coin collector will be able to find coins and collectibles within

What is the Heaviest Gold Bar?

What is the heaviest gold bar sold by APMEX and what is the largest gold bar in existence?

Does My State Require Tax Collection on Silver and Gold Purchases?

Do I need to pay taxes for precious metals when I make a purchase? The answer is no, but you may be required to report

Where Should I Have My Paper Currency Graded?

Discover the best two organizations to grade your paper currency. Having your paper graded will help you determine the value of your currency.

How Many Silver Quarters Does it Take to Make an Ounce of Silver?

How many pre-1965 U.S. quarters does it take to make an ounce of silver?

What is the Best Holder for Silver Rounds?

If you have invested in silver rounds, you want to preserve their condition to protect your investment. What round holders should you use?

Is it Good to Have a Supply of Gold Grams in a Recession?

Can owning gold grams protect me during a recession? As economic environments become uncertain, this precious yellow metal often becomes more valuable.

What Determines if a Coin is Classified as Doubled Die Obverse?

Do you know how to spot a doubled die obverse error? Discover how to identify this error and other mint errors you might find on

What is the Tolerance for Silver Dollars?

What is the tolerance for silver dollars and why does it matter? Do variances affect the value of my silver stack?

Do Your Silver Bars Have a Serial Number?

APMEX offers a variety of silver bars that include serial numbers so you can more easily track and keep a record of your precious metal

Does APMEX Provide Precious Metal Storage?

We offer affordable transportation, verification, and storage services of precious metals and coins through our subsidiary Citadel Globel Depository Services.

What are Basis Points (BPS)?

Explore what basis points are and how slight changes in the Federal interest rate may impact the precious metal market.

What is Easiest to Sell, Gold or Silver?

When planning to sell your gold or silver you may be wondering which of these two precious metals is easier to sell. Gold or silver?

Is it Possible to Pay into My Account Until I Can Buy a Silver Bar?

Discover a way to make larger purchases of silver bars and other precious metals more affordable for tight budgets.

What is the Value of Junk Silver Coins?

Use this guide to determine the melt value of your junk silver coin collection.

What Refinery Makes Your 10 oz and 100 oz Bars? Are They LBMA Listed?

Have you seen the term LBMA used and wondered what it meant? We explain the LBMA and more in this article.