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The most common form of precious metals is in the form of bullion. Its worth is determined by its weight. Ingots and bars are common forms of representation for bullion. On the other hand, there are a variety of types of bullion, some of which are more sophisticated than this. However, the most popular…
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How to differentiate between gold and Brass?
The chemical, physical, and application properties of gold and brass are highly different, despite the two metals having a distinctive golden metallic shine. Brass, is an alloy made of copper and zinc whereas gold is a pure metal. The Physical Variations Between Brass and Gold: The following points can help in distinguishing:- The appearance…
Exported U.S. Inflation Set to Return Home
Prior to 1971, it was France’s President, Charles de Gaulle that called the U.S. on its con game, alleging they were printing more dollars than they held gold in the vaults. This caused countries around the world led by France to send back USDs in return for real money: gold. It was that return…
Numismatic Coins vs. Bullion: Weighing the Differences
Coins that are valued differently and for different reasons include numismatic and bullion coins. Bullion coins are purchased solely for their precious metal content and are often available for much less. Though numismatic coins may or may not have greater intrinsic value, their scarcity makes them popular collectibles. The numismatics market is difficult to…
A Numismatics Guide
Introduction Numismatics is the study of all forms of currency. It involves identifying, researching, and cataloguing specific coins as well as their themes, designs, and dates. The term numismatics is itself derived from the ancient Greek word “numismo” which means coinage or money. The study of numismatics as it applies to coins is often in…
