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When buying Precious Metals, APMEX provides you with all the information on Precious Metals pricing, state sales tax, the countries we ship to, and a local coin shop directory by state. 

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Step 1:

Why Buy Physical Gold and Silver?

If you are concerned about the volatility of the stock market, you’re not alone. The extreme highs and lows of the stock market often lead investors towards safe-haven assets, like bullion. Historically, the Precious Metals market has an inverse relationship with the stock market, meaning that when stocks are up, bullion is down and vice versa.

Step 2:

How Much Gold and Silver Should You Have?

This question is one of the most important for investors to answer. After all, experts suggest limits on how much of any types of investments should go into a portfolio. After deciding to purchase and own Precious Metals and considering how much money to allocate, one can then think about how much and what to buy at any point in time.

Step 3:

Which Precious Metals Should I Buy?

With the frequent changes in the market and countless Precious Metal products available, choosing investments can be difficult. Some want Gold or Silver coins, rounds or bars while others want products that are valuable because of their design, mintage or other collectible qualities. Also, collectors may shop for unique sets and individual pieces for their collections.

Step 4:

When to Buy Gold & Silver

After considering why, how much, and what Precious Metals products to buy, an investor’s next step is when to buy them. This decision requires an understanding of market trends and the impact of economic factors on precious metal prices.

Step 1:

Why Buy Physical Gold and Silver?

If you are concerned about the volatility of the stock market, you’re not alone. The extreme highs and lows of the stock market often lead investors towards safe-haven assets, like bullion. Historically, the Precious Metals market has an inverse relationship with the stock market, meaning that when stocks are up, bullion is down and vice versa.

Step 2:

How Much Gold and Silver Should You Have?

This question is one of the most important for investors to answer. After all, experts suggest limits on how much of any types of investments should go into a portfolio. After deciding to purchase and own Precious Metals and considering how much money to allocate, one can then think about how much and what to buy at any point in time.

Step 3:

Which Precious Metals Should I Buy?

With the frequent changes in the market and countless Precious Metal products available, choosing investments can be difficult. Some want Gold or Silver coins, rounds or bars while others want products that are valuable because of their design, mintage or other collectible qualities. Also, collectors may shop for unique sets and individual pieces for their collections.

Step 4:

When to Buy Gold & Silver

After considering why, how much, and what Precious Metals products to buy, an investor’s next step is when to buy them. This decision requires an understanding of market trends and the impact of economic factors on precious metal prices.

Essentials Guides

How Much is a Gold Coin Worth?

There are many thousands of types of Gold coins available for purchase on the market today and they all hold a different, individual value. 

How Much is a Dollar Coin Worth?

The worth of a dollar coin depends on if your coin is newer, worth only its face value, or if your older dollar coin has a slight numismatic value. 

How Much is a Silver Bar Worth?

Silver bars have been investor favorites for many years and their worth typically revolves around the amount of silver they contain. 

How Much is a Gold Bar Worth? 

Like many other commodities, gold bars are traded every day and the price can change minute by minute. 

Do Rounds or Coins Have Better Value?

Both rounds and coins have value. The difference between the two lies in your investment and collection goals. 

How does the U.S. Dollar Influence Precious Metal Prices?

As the leading global currency for Precious Metals prices, Gold and Silver are typically bought in U.S. Dollars. 

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Discover the essentials of buying gold and silver with our comprehensive guide. Explore the various purchasing and selling options, from online dealers to local coin shops.
The LBMA acts as the primary global authority for the over-the-counter (OTC) trade of gold and silver bullion. Explore its measures to safeguard investors.
Is there an inverse correlation between gold and bonds? This complicated relationship is influenced by various factors, including economic, geopolitical, and market conditions.
How does the U.S. dollar influence the price of gold? Discover the historical pattern showing the inverse correlation between the dollar and gold values.
As of April 2023, Mississippi became the 43rd state to eliminate sales tax on precious metals. This new bill will go into effect on July 1, 2023.
Have you ever wondered what makes one coin more valuable than another? We break down what factors into how different Precious Metals products so that you can determine what you want for your collection or portfolio.
Peace Silver Dollars were minted between 1921 and 1935. They are made of 90% Silver and 10% copper. Each coin contains .77344 of an ounce of Pure Silver in it. They were very popular in the South and the Western United States but not quite so popular in the urban East.
The state of Florida requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Florida.
We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Montana.
We provide you the information you need on taxable products within New Hampshire.
We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Delaware.
We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Missouri.
We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Alaska.
Find the information you need on taxable Precious Metals and Currency products within the state of Oregon.
The state of Ohio requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Ohio.
The state of Texas requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Texas.
The state of Tennessee requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Tennessee.
The state of Kansas requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Kansas.
The state of Arizona requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Arizona.
The state of Utah requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Utah.
The state of Virginia requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Virginia.
The state of Washington requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Washington.
The state of Rhode Island requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Rhode Island.
The state of West Virginia requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within West Virginia.
The state of Wyoming requires the collection of tax on certain Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Wyoming.
The state of Hawaii requires the collection of tax on all Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Hawaii.
The state of Kentucky requires the collection of tax on all Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Kentucky.
The state of Maine requires the collection of tax on all Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Maine.
The state of Mississippi requires the collection of tax on all Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within Mississippi.
The state of New Jersey requires the collection of tax on all Precious Metals. We provide you the information you need on taxable products within New Jersey.