Bullion & Investing
Gold Coins vs. Gold Bars: Premiums, Liquidity and Resale
What you pay over spot for gold coins and bars at each size, how easily each one sells, and why the cheaper option to buy isn't always cheaper to own.
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Bullion & Investing
Spot prices, premiums, melt value and the arithmetic of buying gold and silver without overpaying.
Bullion & Investing
How to Calculate the Premium Over Spot Before You Buy Bullion
The price on a coin is metal plus premium. Here's how to work out each part, compare offers of different sizes fairly, and decide what you're willing to pay.