Coin collecting guides
Bullion Guide guides
14 guides on bullion guide — practical, jargon-free advice for buyers, collectors, and sellers.
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 TheCoinHQ Team
Questions to Ask Before Buying Gold or Silver
Premiums, authenticity, storage, and buyback terms to ask about before handing over money.
By TheCoinHQ Team
American Silver Eagle: A Beginner's Buyer Guide
The most recognized silver bullion coin, and what to know before you buy one.
By TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
Gold vs. Silver: Which Should You Buy?
How gold and silver differ on price, volatility, and storage — and how to choose.
By TheCoinHQ Team
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.
By TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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 TheCoinHQ Team
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.
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