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Whether you are a seasoned investor or just beginning to explore the world of investing in gold, we provide you with essential insights, strategies, and considerations to make informed decisions in your gold investment journey.

You bought your first gold bar, now what?

You bought your first gold bar, now what?

You just purchased your first gold bar and have questions. APMEX has answers. Find out how to store your gold,…

How Inflation Affects Gold Prices

How Inflation Affects Gold Prices

During times of inflation many seek the security of investing in gold. Gold has held value since humans discovered it…

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) vs Gold ETFs

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) vs Gold ETFs

Holding gold to preserve wealth has always been a popular strategy. But you have options besides holding physical gold to…

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What are the Top 10 Gold Coins for Investment?

This is the perfect time to take stock of your current Gold investment coins and bars and to plan your upcoming Gold investment acquisitions. APMEX

Physical Gold Value Vs Bitcoin Value

Gold has intrinsic value and many applications besides currency. Bitcoin is only used as currency, meaning it is entirely lacking intrinsic value.

The Gold to Platinum Ratio

The Gold to Platinum ratio indicates how much Platinum it takes to buy Gold. It indicates the relative strength of Gold prices compared with Platinum

How Much is a Gold Coin Worth?

Many people own Gold coins, but how much are they really worth? The value depends on both the weight of the Precious Metal and the

How Much is a Gold Bar Worth?

A Gold bar is a recognizable symbol of wealth. But how much is it worth, and how much can it be sold for?

How Much Does a Gold Bar Weigh?

How much do gold bars weigh? Is there a set size? Gold has been an enduring symbol of wealth for millennia, and the Gold bar

Where to Buy Gold?

If you are new to investing, you may be wondering where is the best place to buy gold? Explore buying options and strategies for buying

How is the Gold Spot Price Set?

Learn how the gold spot price is determined and how you can use that information to make better investment decisions.

Why Buy Gold?

Why should you buy gold? Explore the many reasons why adding gold to your portfolio can help you preserve your wealth.

Precious Metals in the Medical Field

Precious metals are essential in medicine, due to their unique properties like biocompatibility, conductivity, and antimicrobial effects.

Scientific Properties of Precious Metals

Learn about the scientific properties of the precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

What is Silver?

Discover how the Silver periodic table placement clues into properties of the Ag element, or Silver symbol, as well as the melting point of Silver,

What are Pennies Made of?

What are Pennies made of? That is a common question for collectors. Due to their distinctive color and historical values, Pennies not only contain Copper

What are Quarters Made of?

We have a large collection of quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies. Here, you can find out answers to “what is a quarter made of”, “what

How to Recycle Gold?

Gold recycling involves a Gold extraction process that results in Gold melting and reshaping. Buy actual Gold and get free shipping and handling!

How Precious Metals are Vital to Space Exploration

Space equipment designed to explore the Milky Way requires excellent durability and Precious Metals provide robust, stable benefits in many ways.

How is Silver Mined?

While many technologies exist, Silver is typically mined through a process that uses gravity to break and extract ore from large deposits. The exact method

How is Gold Mined?

Curious how Gold is mined? Learn everything you need to know about where and how Gold is mined from the earth and transformed into such

Do Silver and Gold Decay?

Even though Silver and Gold are both solid Precious Metals, there is debate as to whether these elements decay or corrode. In order to answer

What is a Troy Ounce?

What sets apart the troy ounce from the avoirdupois ounce? Discover the origins of the troy ounce and its application in commercial practices.

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What is Bullion?

Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.

What Is an Eagle

Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors

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