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. 

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

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.

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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

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

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.
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? That is a common question for collectors. Due to their distinctive color and historical values, Pennies not only contain Copper
Gold recycling involves a Gold extraction process that results in Gold melting and reshaping. Buy actual Gold and get free shipping and handling!
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
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
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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