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Silver bullion is high-purity, physical silver that can come in a variety of shapes, ranging from bars to government-minted coins and “rounds.” Silver bars – like rounds – have no face value in any currency and are generally used as an investment in physical silver. Owning silver bars is one of the most popular ways... Read More
Unlike investing in a stock or ETF, buying silver bullion comes with the responsibility of safely storing your silver. An investment in silver bullion requires investors to do some planning to ensure the security and availability of their silver. Silver bullion buyers – both new and seasoned – can benefit from knowing the best practices... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com The decision by the U.S. Mint to remove silver from all circulating coins in 1965 and 1970 tells us a few things. Silver was getting rarer and more expensive, and the U.S. Mint was quick to adapt. We were already moving away from real money, and the dollar was all... Read More
Gold bullion rounds are a unique investment proposition that combines some of the characteristics of gold coins and gold bars, the two most common forms of gold bullion. Though lesser known than coins and bars, gold rounds can be an excellent addition to any gold collection. Like all types of gold bullion, gold rounds are... Read More
Like gold and other precious metals, platinum can have a place in your bullion collection and as a hedge against inflation. Platinum is both denser and rarer than gold, and its price often experiences greater volatility due to its lower liquidity and availability. Despite being less popular than gold today, platinum can be an excellent... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Physical gold is easy to sell. That much we know. If you're talking gold coins, all the better. Gold coins generally are much easier to recognize (and much harder to counterfeit) than gold bullion bars. Lots of places will buy them. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com We've covered fairly extensively how sovereign mints have had their hands full over the last few years. Mishandled product launches, delayed deliveries, questions over ore supply, sold-out inventories, websites crashed by “bots,” facilities running at half-speed thanks to Covid... And, of course, record sales. The U.S. Mint’s best first quarter... Read More
Owning silver bullion can come in two forms: allocated silver bullion and unallocated silver bullion. Though the differences between the two sometimes go unknown, each of these silver investments possesses unique qualities that attract – or deter – different investors. How to physically own silver bullion Before we address the different types of ownership of... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com “How much do gold coins weigh?” You’d think this is a super-simple question to answer. After all, every modern gold bullion coin has its weight stamped right on it. If I buy a 5 lb. bag of flour at the grocery store, I expect it to weigh 5 lbs. When... Read More
Gold bullion coins are a popular way to acquire physical gold for bullion investors and collectors alike. If you are considering buying gold bullion coins and don’t know where to start, we can help! We’ve introduced hundreds of everyday folks to the world of physical gold buying, and we probably have the answers to all... Read More
Buying gold bullion bars is easy, but it is not always as simple or straightforward as you might think. If you are considering buying gold bullion bars, you may wonder which option is best and how to choose the specific products to buy. Does the refiner or mint matter? What about packaging? Is it better... Read More
Gold bullion has long served as a physical store of value and a hedge against inflation. One of gold bullion’s unique qualities is that it is a tangible investment. While many investors appreciate the fact that gold bullion is an investment they can hold in their hands, some individuals neglect the importance of properly storing... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com The U.S. Mint has been hard at work over the years. If you aren’t an active collector or bullion buyer, you might believe that American Eagles are all that's available when it comes to investment-grade U.S. gold coins. Although it’s true that gold eagles are the most popular of the... Read More
If someone presented you with two piles of silver bars collectively weighing the same amount, which would you choose? Here’s the thing: silver bar size matters, and it is important to understand why before choosing which bars to buy. The size of a specific silver bar has important implications, affecting price, liquidity, and ease of... Read More
Anyone who owns or invests in physical gold bullion and stores it at a depository has to make an important choice between allocated and unallocated gold bullion. Our goal here is to describe the difference between these two forms of ownership to help you decide which is right for you. There is no right answer... Read More
Despite Benjamin Franklin’s critique of the bald eagle as “a bird of bad moral character,” the bald eagle has long been a symbol of enduring freedom in America. The bald eagle has been the national bird of the nation since 1782 and has become a ubiquitous image in the United States, appearing on currency,... Read More
What are silver bullion coins? “Bullion” is a term often only associated with bars. But bullion refers to any precious metals product in a physical form that has been refined to a specific purity for the purpose of storing value. Unlike numismatic coins, silver bullion coins ideally carry low premiums over spot price. The primary... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Since the beginning of the year, we’ve shipped more ounces of silver than we did during any six-month period last year. We’ve been getting a ton of customer inquiries, asking, “What’s the best silver to buy?” The honest answer is, we don’t know. Instead of giving you silver investing advice,... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com It is ever so rare to hear an official in the U.S. talk about gold. We have the largest central bank gold stockpile in the world, more than twice as much as the runner-up, four times as much as China. Even so, judging by policymaker statements and actions, you’d think... Read More
Investing in gold bullion can be an exciting journey and one that brings together a lot of moving parts. For newer investors or anyone interested in learning more about buying gold bullion, it can be helpful to have a resource available to support you as you learn more about gold bullion and its many nuances. ... Read More
For newer investors in silver, there are a lot of questions that commonly come up during the buying process. If you’re uncertain about whether or not you should buy silver, you’re not alone. Investing in silver bullion can be rewarding, though there can be a lot to keep track of when considering your purchase. If... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Everybody knows that, when interest rates go up, gold goes down. Investopedia will tell you about the “widespread popular belief is that there exists a strong negative correlation between interest rates and the price of gold.” “Negative correlation” means they move opposite one another. Correlation usually ranges from 1 (moving... Read More
When looking to buy silver bullion, deciding where to purchase the precious metal can often be tricky. Given the vast number of options to choose from, picking the right place to buy bullion from can become confusing and overwhelming. We are here to make that decision simple by providing a guide on choosing the best... Read More
By Paul Vanguard, for BullionMax.com Why, really? It has its own bullion reserves. According to officials, gold isn't all that and currencies are vogue. So why would governments ask citizens for their private gold? Let's dive into two cases, historical and current. 1933: Roosevelt nationalizes private U.S. gold The first is when President F.D. Roosevelt... Read More
Veterans provide great services to our country but often struggle with financial stability and security once they return to civilian life. Successfully managing money, starting investments, and growing them can be challenging. Many veterans invest in the stability and inflation protection that gold, silver, and other precious metals provide. Investing in gold, silver, and other... Read More
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