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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.

What Are Gold Doré Bars? 

What Are Gold Doré Bars? 

Gold doré bars are produced between mining and final refining, and they carry a variable mix of gold, silver, and…
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Spot vs Futures Markets 

Spot vs Futures Markets 

Spot and futures markets serve different purposes for precious metals investors, from direct ownership at current prices to contract-based exposure…
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What Is a Gold Wafer?

What Is a Gold Wafer?

The term gold wafer has several meanings, and the gap between them is significant. Gold wafers can be found in…
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What are Gold Futures? 

If you’ve wanted an explanation of gold futures contracts, read this Answer!
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What are the Dimensions of APMEX 1 Ounce Gold Bars? 

If you’ve purchased one of our products through a third party, verify the product’s authenticity. One way to begin that process is to determine that
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What is the Difference Between .999 and .9999 Gold? 

The difference between .999 gold and .9999 gold is more than 9 one-hundredths of one percent. We describe what distinguishes one from another in this
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What Gold Coins are IRA Eligible? 

Do you know what gold coins are eligible for Gold IRAs? This article explains the IRS standards that gold coins must meet for IRAs.
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How Can I Use Gold as Currency? 

Do you live in one of the 23 states that recognize gold as legal currency? Learn how to spend gold in these states.
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Dollar Cost Averaging: Investing in Gold 

Dollar cost averaging (DCA) entails regularly investing a set sum at consistent intervals, irrespective of the gold's current price.
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What is IRA Approved Gold?

Let us talk about retirement accounts. Do you know what distinguishes IRA approved gold from other gold products?
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Gold IRA vs Physical Gold: Comparing Your Investment Choices

Gold IRA vs Physical Gold: explore tax advantages, diversification, and security for your wealth.
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What is the Heaviest Gold Bar?

What is the heaviest gold bar sold by APMEX and what is the largest gold bar in existence?
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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.
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Physical Gold vs. Gold ETFs: Exploring the Investment Options

Investing in physical gold vs. gold ETFs: Explore the pros and cons of these popular investment options to make informed decisions about your portfolio.
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Do I Need to Buy a lot of Gold to Start?

Does a Gold investment strategy require purchasing One Kilo Gold bars up front? When you’re new to Precious Metals, it may seem like investing requires
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What are the Dimensions of .5 and 1 gram Gold Bars?

Learn more about the dimensions of a .5 and 1 gold gram bar and how they can vary from mint to mint.
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Is Fractional Gold a Good Investment?

Fractional Gold is a good investment if you are looking to diversify your portfolio or hedge against inflation.
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Gold Investing Guide 

If you are ready to start investing in gold, this guide covers everything from the benefits of investing in gold to how to find a
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What is a Gold IRA?

Precious Metals IRAs are becoming more popular. What is a Gold IRA? How does it work?
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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
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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What is a Nugget?

What is a nugget? Discover the fascinating origins, types, and history of precious metal nuggets like gold and silver, and where you can find nuggets
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What is Gold?

The Gold symbol, the AU element, has unique properties that make it desirable. Learn how the Gold periodic table placement gives clues to these properties,
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What is the Difference Between Precious Metals and Base Metals?

Many of us may remember our science class when we learned about metals. There are many differences between precious metals vs. base metals, which are
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What is the Minting Process?

As coin collectors or investors, we do not think about how the coin came to pass. In knowing where it came from or what the
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Where is Gold Mined?

The world’s gold supply, totaling 244,000 metric tons, could fill about 3.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Discover where gold is mined globally, and learn about mines
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Where is Platinum Mined?

The Platinum bullion value is high because of its scarcity and its use in industrial applications. Platinum is mined in very few places around the
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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!
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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.
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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
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How is Gold Mined?

Curious how gold is mined? Learn everything you need to know about how gold is mined from the earth and transformed into such beautiful coins
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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
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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.  

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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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