Learn the benefits and basic steps to investing in Precious Metals with our Investing Guides for beginners, including How-To guides for investing in Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium.
When storing your silver, keeping condition, space, and security in mind is important to create the best solution for you. Learn more with APMEX!
Silver Eagles broke records over the past couple of years for their high premiums. Savvy investors are seeking alternatives, and one of those is the Krugerrand.
Determining if your quarter is silver is simple. Though often called junk silver coins, these quarters remain valuable to investors and collectors.
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Silver Eagles vs. Silver Bars
If you are interested in finding another silver investment alternative to Silver Eagles silver bars are something to look into. Check out why we
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Platinum Deficit Expected in 2023
According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), it is forecasted that the platinum market will experience a deficit in 2023.
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Which Dimes Are Silver?
Learn more about which dimes are silver and how that impacts different dimes' values.
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Silver Eagles vs. Silver Britannias
You may be looking for another silver coin option to invest in while Silver Eagle prices are up. Consider investing in Silver Britannias!
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Silver Buffalo vs. Silver Eagle
Consider investing in other silver bullion coins, like the Silver Buffalo, when Silver Eagle premiums are sky high.
Is There A Silver Shortage?
Many have wondered if there has been a silver shortage in 2022 and what to expect in the future.
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Gold Eagles or Gold Buffalos? Which is a Better Buy in 2023?
Gold Eagles and Gold Buffalos are iconic American coins, so which will be better in 2023?
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What Should You Stack? Silver Eagles vs Silver Maple Leaf
Silver Eagles have had higher costs and premiums in 2022, so learn more about another great silver bullion coin to invest in: the Silver Maple.
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What Are Error Coins?
Error coins are appealing to certain collectors and they come in a wide variety of errors. Learn more about the basic errors that these collectors
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What is an Assay in Gold and Silver?
Determining a product's metal purity and fineness is important to understand its value. Read more about the assaying process.
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What are the Top 10 Silver Coins for Investment?
Investors often choose Silver coins from sovereign mints due to their government backing and guaranteed Silver content. Use this list to improve your Silver buying
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Is Fractional Gold a Good Investment?
Fractional Gold is a good investment if you are looking to diversify your portfolio or hedge against inflation.
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What is the Gold to Silver Ratio?
The Gold to Silver ratio is the price ofSilver it takes to purchase one ounce ofGold. However, behind that simple definition is a complicated theory.
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Investing in Precious Metals
Whether you have an interest in Gold, Silver or other Precious Metals, there are valuable resources available to help you make an informed investment decision.
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Guide to Gold Investing
For anyone trying to become more familiar with Gold investing, here are the best ways to get started, from bullion bars to Gold futures.
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What are the Top 5 Palladium Coins for Investment?
Below is a current list of the best Palladium coins for investment. This is not a definitive list, but based on recognizability, liquidity, “bang for
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What are the Top 10 Gold Coins for Investment?
This is the perfect time to take stock of your current Gold investment coins and bars and to plan your upcoming Gold investment acquisitions. APMEX
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What is a Gold IRA?
Precious Metals IRAs are becoming more popular. What is a Gold IRA? How does it work?
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What is a Silver IRA?
Some financial influencers are fans of Silver IRAs. Find out what they are, how they work and how they differ from other types of IRAs.
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AutoInvest with Three Simple Steps
APMEX’s AutoInvest program allows you to set up recurring purchases of your favorite Precious Metals products. This convenient option allows you to buy incrementally over
If you are interested in finding another silver investment alternative to Silver Eagles silver bars are something to look into. Check out why we
According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), it is forecasted that the platinum market will experience a deficit in 2023.
Learn more about which dimes are silver and how that impacts different dimes’ values.
You may be looking for another silver coin option to invest in while Silver Eagle prices are up. Consider investing in Silver Britannias!
Consider investing in other silver bullion coins, like the Silver Buffalo, when Silver Eagle premiums are sky high.
Many have wondered if there has been a silver shortage in 2022 and what to expect in the future.
Gold Eagles and Gold Buffalos are iconic American coins, so which will be better in 2023?
Silver Eagles have had higher costs and premiums in 2022, so learn more about another great silver bullion coin to invest in: the Silver Maple.
Error coins are appealing to certain collectors and they come in a wide variety of errors. Learn more about the basic errors that these collectors
Determining a product’s metal purity and fineness is important to understand its value. Read more about the assaying process.
Investors often choose Silver coins from sovereign mints due to their government backing and guaranteed Silver content. Use this list to improve your Silver buying
Fractional Gold is a good investment if you are looking to diversify your portfolio or hedge against inflation.
The Gold to Silver ratio is the price ofSilver it takes to purchase one ounce ofGold. However, behind that simple definition is a complicated theory.
Whether you have an interest in Gold, Silver or other Precious Metals, there are valuable resources available to help you make an informed investment decision.
For anyone trying to become more familiar with Gold investing, here are the best ways to get started, from bullion bars to Gold futures.
Below is a current list of the best Palladium coins for investment. This is not a definitive list, but based on recognizability, liquidity, “bang for
This is the perfect time to take stock of your current Gold investment coins and bars and to plan your upcoming Gold investment acquisitions. APMEX
We hear about Silver Stackers today, but do we know who they really are, or what they do? It is a common question among those
Precious Metals IRAs are becoming more popular. What is a Gold IRA? How does it work?
Some financial influencers are fans of Silver IRAs. Find out what they are, how they work and how they differ from other types of IRAs.
APMEX’s AutoInvest program allows you to set up recurring purchases of your favorite Precious Metals products. This convenient option allows you to buy incrementally over
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What is Bullion?
Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium all come in various forms and sizes to create a variety of options for investors and collectors.
What is an Eagle?
Since the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle program began in 1986, Gold and Silver Eagles have remained a popular choice among both investors and collectors