The Perth Mint, a government-owned mint in Western Australia that has been producing bullion goods for more than a century, manufactures and distributes precious metal products under the brand name Perth Mint Bullion Goods. The operation in Perth has been running the longest. There are gold, silver, and platinum bars, coins, and medallions among…
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Investing In PAMP Suisse Gold & Silver Bullion
What is PAMP Suisse Bullion? PAMP (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) is the biggest and most freely maintained precious metals refinery in the world, but its headquarters are in Ticino, Switzerland. Almost every size and weight of precious metal bars are produced by PAMP. The refinery of PAMP produces two different kinds of bars: cast…
Concerns of United States Default on the Rise
If you have watched either the movie The Big Short or the documentary Inside Job, both in which cover the 2008 Great Financial Crisis, you will already have some background knowledge on what a Credit Default Swap (CDS) is. If you haven’t seen either, one, we highly suggest you do, but two, you may not…
Numerous Applications of Silver Throughout History and into the Modern Era
There are numerous different types of silver, and each one has distinctive characteristics and applications. Sterling silver is an alloy that has 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, typically. Jewellery, cutlery, and decorative goods often use it. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver used to produce collector coins, silver bullion, and jewellery. Silver-plated products are…
Precious Metals: Answering the Most Commonly Asked Questions
What are precious metals and why do precious metals hold their value? Rare and expensive metals called precious metals are employed in investments, manufacturing, and ornamentation. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are the precious metals most widely recognized in the world. Since they are rare, possess special qualities, and they’re in high demand, precious…