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Learn how gold is formed and where it comes from. 
Discover the resilience of platinum including its tarnish resistance and enduring allure across industries.
How are gold coins made? Explore the intricate world of gold coin minting, from design conception to exquisite finishes.
Learn how to test platinum at home to uncover the authenticity of your platinum through a series of steps.
When it comes to gold and silver: which is heavier? Learn more about the density debate.
Compares the density of gold and platinum and how their differences may apply to uses, rarity, market price, and other factors influencing investment choices.
Whether buying from the secondary market, receiving a gift or inheriting coins, you may not know if your silver is legitimate. Try these at home tests today.
Silver tarnishing, also known as toning, is very common but can impact the appearance and value of your silver items. Learn more about what causes it and how to prevent it.
Unlike paper currency and other types of investments, Precious Metals hold intrinsic value defined by their molecular makeup. The same Gold element listed on the periodic table as Au, atomic number 79, is the same Gold you’ll find in a 1 oz Gold American Eagle.
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How is Gold Formed and Where Does it Come From?  

Learn how gold is formed and where it comes from. 

The Resilience of Platinum: Does Platinum Tarnish?

Discover the resilience of platinum including its tarnish resistance and enduring allure across industries.

How Are Gold Coins Made? The Art and Science Behind the Minting Process

How are gold coins made? Explore the intricate world of gold coin minting, from design conception to exquisite finishes.

How to Test Platinum at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to test platinum at home to uncover the authenticity of your platinum through a series of steps.

Gold Weight vs Silver Weight: The Density Debate

When it comes to gold and silver: which is heavier? Learn more about the density debate.

What is the Density of Gold vs Platinum? 

Compares the density of gold and platinum and how their differences may apply to uses, rarity, market price, and other factors influencing investment choices.

How To Tell If Your Silver Is Real Or Fake?

Whether buying from the secondary market, receiving a gift or inheriting coins, you may not know if your silver is legitimate. Try these at home tests today.

How to Prevent Silver From Tarnishing?

Silver tarnishing, also known as toning, is very common but can impact the appearance and value of your silver items. Learn more about what causes it and how to prevent it.

The Science of Precious Metals

Unlike paper currency and other types of investments, Precious Metals hold intrinsic value defined by their molecular makeup. The same Gold element listed on the periodic table as Au, atomic number 79, is the same Gold you’ll find in a 1 oz Gold American Eagle.
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