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How to Distinguish Between Cast Vs. Minted Bullion Bars

Whether you’re stacking gold or stacking silver, you’ve probably noticed there are two styles of bullion gold or silver bars: ‘Cast Bars’ and ‘Minted Bars’. On first appearance, they look alike – they’re gold or silver, solid precious metals, trusted investments, and ideal for storage. But there’s more to these differences than looks. Learning about…

What Exactly is ‘Investment Grade’ Gold? A Full Explanation

With gold being used more as a means to hedge inflation, market volatilities, or currency risk, you’ll usually hear dealers or prospective buyers use what’s called ‘investment-grade gold.’ But what does it really mean, and how can you tell if what you bought is indeed investment-grade gold? Here’s a straightforward, uncomplicated explanation to clarify what…

Why Hand-poured Bars are Becoming Collectors’ Favorites

With machines turning out millions of alike bullion products annually, there is now an increasing demand for something with a bit more character—a piece with history, something handmade. And it’s for these reasons in particular that silver bars poured by hand have exploded in popularity. These bars are not just made out of silver; these…

Passing Down Bullion: Estate Planning Simplified

Historically, gold and silver investments have meant so much more to each generation – they are a symbol of security, a symbol of a legacy. Many investors today are accumulating their bullion to pass down to their children or their grandchildren, but when this comes to an estate, a physical asset, an investment like a…