SHOP NOW

Sign In or Create Account

Knowledge Center

Knowledge Center

Platinum

Explore the intriguing dynamics and investment opportunities surrounding platinum. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to platinum investing, we provide crucial insights, strategies, and considerations to help you manage your platinum investments confidently.

What is the Platinum Fix?

What is the Platinum Fix?

The Platinum Fixes are benchmark pricing mechanisms for platinum, which are used in precious metals markets to establish reference prices.

Guide to Investing in Palladium

Guide to Investing in Palladium

From bars to coins, learn why Palladium is a great addition to any portfolio – from unique designs to ETFs,…

Platinum Investing Guide

Platinum Investing Guide

Platinum is an important Precious Metal because of its diversification to any investor's portfolio and its various industrial uses. For…

All Platinum Resources

What is the Platinum Fix?

The Platinum Fixes are benchmark pricing mechanisms for platinum, which are used in precious metals markets to establish reference prices.

Guide to Investing in Palladium

From bars to coins, learn why Palladium is a great addition to any portfolio – from unique designs to ETFs, palladium is the untapped metal.

Platinum Investing Guide

Platinum is an important Precious Metal because of its diversification to any investor's portfolio and its various industrial uses. For anyone trying to become more

Discover The Purchasing Power of Platinum

Increasingly, more investors are looking towards platinum to diversify their holdings. Explore the value of platinum and potential future demand.

History of Platinum Prices

One of the most important reasons people buy Platinum is because it helps balance their portfolio. Some investors are comfortable buying what they know, such

Why Buy Platinum Coins?

If you have been investing in gold and silver coins, you may be wondering about platinum coins. Are platinum coins a savvy investment?

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 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

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

Solar Energy and Silver

Supply and demand is one of the main reasons why many Precious Metal buyers choose to invest in Silver. Learn about the demand behind Silver

What Industries Use Silver?

Silver’s uses in commerce and investment are well known. But what other factors drive demand?

How Gold is Making Human Visits to Mars a Possibility

The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, also known as MOXIE, could help put humans on Mars.

What Is a Niobium Coin?

You hear about niobium all the time, but we do not necessarily know what it is or what uses it has. There is numismatic and

Learn What Makes a Nugget Unique and How They Are Mined

Nuggets come in many shapes and sizes. They can be small, like a grain of sand; medium-sized, like a penny; or large, like an apple.

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

Where is Gold Mined?

Gold, atomic number 79, or AU is a naturally occurring element, existing in finite amounts around our Earth. Where is Gold Mined? Today, North America

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

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 and base Metals, which are

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,

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

Growth of Self-Driving Electric Cars Affecting Metals Demand

Fuel cell self-driving cars generate electricity from a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, using Platinum or Palladium as a catalyst.

Precious Metal Sizes Conversion Chart

Learn how to convert all measurements including how many grams in an ounce of Gold. How many grams a 100 oz Silver bar is or

Platinum from Asteroids: The Next Rush?

Asteroid mining is the idea that we could extract natural resources, such as Platinum and water, from nearby asteroids and use them here on Earth.

Platinum Group Metals

Platinum Group Metals, an assortment of six rare, naturally occurring elements, have been sought after since at least 700 B.C.E. Known for their beauty, high

Precious Metals in Cars

Steel, fiberglass and rubber are all commonly recognized components in modern automobiles, but you can also find a substantial amount of Precious Metals in cars.

More Guides for You

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

Explore More On APMEX

Gold

Silver

Platinum

Rare Coins

More resources for you

Shop Today's
Best Deals

Live
Charts

Free
Portfolio Tool

Getting in
Touch with Us

Order
Tracking
Information