Science

Your Precious Metals collection is more than an art, it’s a science. Learning more about the science behind Gold and Silver will you give insight to minting and production processes used to create the iconic pieces in your collection. 

Silver and Green Technology: Its Role and the Future of Silver Demand  

Silver and Green Technology: Its Role and the Future of Silver Demand  

Silver is a natural deposit in the Earth’s crust that we mine to use in jewelry, trading precious metals, vehicles,…
How is Gold Formed and Where Does it Come From?  

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?

The Resilience of Platinum: Does Platinum Tarnish?

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

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How Are Gold Coins Made?

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.

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 and silver Maple Leaf coins.

Gold Weight vs Silver Weight: The Density Debate

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

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 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

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 Industries Use Silver?

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

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,

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?

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

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 vs. base metals, which are

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

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 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.

Precious Metals in Electronics

There are Precious Metals in electronics that are essential in helping them run. From cell phones to televisions there are amount of Precious Metals in
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.

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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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