Forms
Bullion comes as government-minted coins, private-mint rounds, and bars from refineries. Investment-grade bullion typically meets minimum purity thresholds (99.5% for gold, 99.9% for silver).
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What Is Bullion
Bullion is precious metal in coin, bar, or round form valued primarily by metal content rather than collectible attributes.
How it differs from numismatics
Numismatic coins carry premium based on rarity, grade, and historical interest beyond metal content. Bullion premium primarily reflects manufacturing cost and dealer spread.
Where to start
New buyers usually begin with one-ounce sovereign coins (Eagle, Maple Leaf, Philharmonic, Krugerrand) for recognition and resale liquidity, then expand to bars when premium efficiency matters more.
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