Coin collecting guides
Bullion Guide guides
14 guides on bullion guide — practical, jargon-free advice for buyers, collectors, and sellers.
What Is Spot Price? How Gold and Silver Prices Are Set
Spot price is the real-time benchmark for every gold and silver transaction — here is exactly how it works and how to use it.
By Richard
Silver Rounds vs. Coins vs. Bars: Which Should You Buy?
Rounds, coins, and bars all hold silver — the difference is premium, liquidity, and purpose. Here is how to pick.
By Richard
How to Buy Silver: Coins, Rounds, and Bars — What to Expect
Silver comes in many forms — here is how to compare coins, rounds, and bars so you pay a fair premium and buy from a trustworthy source.
By Richard
American Gold Buffalo Guide: The U.S. Mint's Purest Gold Coin
The American Gold Buffalo is 24-karat (.9999 fine) gold — the purest gold coin the U.S. Mint has ever made.
By Richard
Pre-1933 U.S. Gold Coins: A Complete Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins are both historic numismatic artifacts and real bullion — here is how to understand their value, their history, and how to buy or sell them wisely.
By Richard
Liberty Head Double Eagle Value: The $20 Gold Coin That Defined an Era
The Liberty Head double eagle was the workhorse of American commerce for over 50 years — and today it is one of the most widely traded pre-1933 gold coins.
By Richard
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle: America's Most Beautiful Coin
President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign U.S. gold coins — the result is still considered the pinnacle of American coin design.
By Richard
Coin Shop vs Bullion Dealer: What's the Difference?
They overlap, but they are not the same. Learn which one fits what you are trying to do.
By Richard
Questions to Ask Before Buying Gold or Silver
Premiums, authenticity, storage, and buyback terms to ask about before handing over money.
By Richard
American Silver Eagle: A Beginner's Buyer Guide
The most recognized silver bullion coin, and what to know before you buy one.
By Richard
How to Buy Gold: Coins, Bars, and Premiums
Coins vs bars, premiums over spot, what to buy first, and how to store it safely.
By Richard
Junk Silver: How to Buy and Sell Pre-1965 90% Silver Coins
What counts as junk silver, how much silver it holds, and how to buy and sell it well.
By Richard
Gold vs. Silver: Which Should You Buy?
How gold and silver differ on price, volatility, and storage — and how to choose.
By Richard
American Gold Eagle: A Buyer's Guide
The U.S. Mint's flagship gold coin, in four sizes. Here's the gold content, premiums, and how to buy safely.
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