Gold
The most liquid and widely recognized bullion metal. Coins, fractional pieces, and bars in sizes from a tenth of an ounce up.
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Gold, Silver & Platinum Bullion
Bullion is metal you buy primarily for its weight and purity — a way to hold gold, silver, or platinum in a physical, tradable form. It's simpler to price than rare coins, but there's still real judgment involved in choosing the right form for your goals.
Metals we carry
Three metals, three different markets
Silver
More affordable per ounce and popular for smaller, steady purchases. Coins, rounds, bars, and old 90% silver coinage.
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A thinner, more specialized market with less day-to-day availability than gold or silver.
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Coins, bars, and 90% junk silver
The same metal comes in several forms, and the right one depends on how you plan to buy, hold, or eventually sell it.
Government-minted coins
American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, and similar coins are struck by national mints, guaranteed for weight and purity, and instantly recognizable. They carry the highest premiums of the three forms but are typically the easiest to resell.
Bars & rounds
Privately minted bars and rounds carry lower premiums because they're cheaper to produce. They're a good way to hold more metal per dollar, though buyers sometimes prefer well-known refiners' bars for easier resale later.
90% junk silver
Pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars are 90% silver and traded by the bag or by the roll for their silver content rather than any collectible value. It's an old-fashioned, tangible way to hold silver, often at a modest premium over spot.
Understanding cost
What the 'premium' actually pays for
Every piece of bullion trades above the raw spot price of its metal. That premium isn't padding — it reflects real costs.
- Minting and fabrication — striking a coin or casting a bar costs money, and government mints generally cost more than private ones.
- Recognition and liquidity — widely known coins like Eagles or Maples tend to resell faster and easier, which supports a higher premium.
- Size — smaller, fractional pieces (like a tenth-ounce coin) carry a higher premium per ounce than a full ounce or larger bar.
- Market conditions — premiums can rise during periods of high demand or tight supply, independent of the spot price itself.
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After the purchase
Storage & delivery basics
However you buy, plan ahead for where it will live.
Take it home
Most customers carry their purchase out the door the same day. A home safe, a safe deposit box, or a secure, insured location are the usual choices — we're glad to talk through the tradeoffs for your situation.
Learn the basics
If you're new to holding metal or coins, our guide to storing and protecting coins covers handling, humidity, and everyday mistakes to avoid.
Ready to sell metal instead?
If you already own gold or silver and want to know what it's worth, our sell page walks through the process.