Bullion
Bullion is struck in silver, gold, platinum, and palladium and can be in the form of rounds, coins, or bars.
The value of the bullion is determined by its weight and spot price in the precious metals market.
These two factors are major reasons for those who want to purchase precious metals as an investment to diversify their portfolio.
The value of the bullion is determined by its weight and spot price in the precious metals market.
These two factors are major reasons for those who want to purchase precious metals as an investment to diversify their portfolio.
Rounds & BarsRounds and bars are bullion products that are privately minted from various companies around the world.
These products are the least expensive way to acquire precious metals due to the low premium they carry. For that reason, they are usually the choice among early investors to accumulate silver and/or gold quickly and at good price point without breaking the bank. However, bars and rounds do not have the collectible value like coins do because they are produced by various mints. |
CoinsSimilar to rounds by shape only, coins display a face value and are produced by government mints.
Although coins do have a face value and can be used as currency, the real value is in the metal itself. Example the American Silver Eagle has a face value for $1 and the Canadian Maple Leaf for $5. But the spot price of silver is $15 as of 8/11/15. So would you really use these coins for their face value? Probably not. Coins carry a higher premium but have greater collectible and resale value for investors and collectors. |
