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Everything You Need To Know About Precious Metal Refining: Processes, Benefits & Challenges
This article will take a close look at precious metal refining. We’ll look at the steps involved, the benefits of precious metal refining, and the challenges. Plus, learn about some common applications for refined precious metals and why they are important. What Is Precious Metal Refining? Precious metal refining is the process of purifying…
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What is Bullion? A Beginner’s Guide
Bullion can be a great way to diversify your portfolio and protect yourself from market volatility. To make things easier, we created this guide that provides an overview of the different types of bullion available and how to invest in them. What is bullion? When it comes to investing in precious metals, bullion…
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Why buy Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coins in 2023?
It’s no secret that gold has been a safe haven for investors for centuries, providing a stable and secure asset often used as an alternative to more volatile investments. Now, with the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin being one of the most popular choices among investors in 2023, it’s time to take a closer look…
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Are You a Coin Hunter?
Turn your scrap silver into cash. As a matter of fact, silver is way easier to find than you think and not as rare as gold. Most silver is mined as a by-product of other metals, and there is only one gram of silver per 27,000 pounds of earth. But you don’t have to start…
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From Investor To Collector: the passion of coins’ history
Many blogs ago, we reviewed the top bullions in the world that passes the test of time. When looking at each bullion product, different attributes come into place and may influence the desirability of investors and collectors. Coins have always been the sweet spot among investors and collectors. When the first coin in record dates…
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Precious Metals & Technology: How are they related?
While technology has made our lives easier, faster, better, and more fun, it has also impacted the world of precious metals in many ways. The World Gold Council has released its latest report on the demand for gold in the technology sector. The point is that after a slight decay in 2020, we are seeing a resurgence…
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From Nobel Prizes to Oscar Statues: How Much Gold Are They Made Of?
When it comes to recognizable achievements and demonstrations of appreciation from your peers, most would agree that not much beats winning a Nobel prize, receiving an Oscar or an Olympic medal. These are synonyms of greatness, just as gold itself. When looking at these shiny objects of prestige, one may wonder, how much actual precious…
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PAMP: A History Of Value Throughout the World
Every minted bullion name has a story, technology or unique selling point. The PAMP SA (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) is one of a few refiners in the world, if not the only one that can claim to have it all. It all started in 1977 in Ticino, Switzerland as a minting refiner of bars weighing less than…
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Asahi Refining: More Than 200 Years of Passion and Skill
When you’re looking to invest in a gold or silver minted product, it’s crucial to find a reputable refiner with a proven process. Asahi Refining certainly meets and surpasses all the standards, so it has built a reputation that has been second to none for over 200 years. Let’s dive into their history and understand…
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Gold Bars & Coins Vs. Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETF): What is the right investment for me?
When considering investing in a safe way, Gold should be the most reliable and secure investment, but you may ask, what is the best way to do it. Should you invest in Gold bars and coins or an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)? Both have pros and cons, so let’s dive a bit into each one…
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How Is Silver Made?
From a rare and precious metal to the most varied applicability Although Silver is the most commonly used metal in bullion and jewellery, its use has reached many other industries, including dentistry, healthcare, telecommunication, electronics, houseware, energy, automotive, and many others. Like Gold, Silver is an estimated precious metal, and despite its widespread use, it…