Independent precious metals intelligence. Research-driven analysis, dealer comparisons, and market data for serious investors.https://mintedmetal.com/en-usCopyright 2026 Minted Metal. All rights reserved.hello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)hello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:36:24 GMTAstro (Minted Metal)60daily1https://mintedmetal.com/minted-metal-logo.svghttps://mintedmetal.com/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/why-is-gold-falling/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/why-is-gold-falling/Gold set an all-time high of $5,405 on 29 January 2026 and has since fallen 18%. What the LBMA data shows about the peak, the correction and central bank buying, and what it means for holders. Updated with every London fix.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/why-is-silver-dropping/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/why-is-silver-dropping/Silver hit $118.45 on 29 January 2026 and has since fallen 44%. What the LBMA data shows about the run-up, the crash and the gold-silver ratio, and how to think about buying now. Updated with every London fix.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/safes-for-bullion/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/safes-for-bullion/A cheap fireproof box is built to keep papers from charring, not to keep a burglar out. If you are going to store bullion at home, the rating on the door matters more than the paint, the bolt count in the brochure, or the word “vault” on the box. This guide explains what UL actually tests (RSC, TL-15, TL-30, TRTL), which rating matches which stack size, which AMSEC we would buy at each rating, and the consumer brands we would skip.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/tungsten-core-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/tungsten-core-gold/A tungsten-core gold bar can pass weight, dimension, magnet, and visual inspection. It will fail a Sigma Metalytics test and an ultrasound test. What home tests miss, why the densities are so close, and why provenance is still the most reliable defense.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/how-to-sell/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/how-to-sell/Guide to selling gold bullion. Dealer buyback mechanics, local coin shop negotiation, r/PMsForSale, eBay fees, shipping, tax timing, and how to prepare coins and bars for sale.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-gold-mining-etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-gold-mining-etfs/Best gold mining ETFs compared. GDX vs GDXJ for senior and junior miners, plus RING, SGDM, and GOEX. Expense ratios, holdings, volatility.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/gold-all-time-high/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/gold-all-time-high/Every major gold price record from 1980 to the January 2026 peak near $5,600. What drove each high and what signals the next breakout.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-precious-metals-etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-precious-metals-etfs/Best precious metals ETFs including GLTR, PPLT, PALL, and DIY baskets. Compare diversified metal funds by expense ratio, allocation, and tax treatment.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/silver-data-center-demand/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/silver-data-center-demand/Data center expansion driving 20-30M oz annual silver demand via switchgear, connectors, and circuits. The AI buildout's impact on silver supply.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-silver-etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-silver-etfs/Best silver ETFs ranked by expense ratio, structure, and custody. SLV vs SIVR vs PSLV for buy-and-hold silver investors and traders.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-gold-etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/best-gold-etfs/Best gold ETFs ranked by expense ratio, AUM, and structure. GLD, IAU, GLDM, SGOL, AAAU, and BAR compared for buy-and-hold investors and traders.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/dollar-cost-averaging-metals/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/dollar-cost-averaging-metals/How to apply DCA to gold and silver purchases. Monthly examples, historical performance data, and practical setup through dealer auto-buy programs.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-confiscation/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-confiscation/Executive Order 6102 history, what actually happened in 1933, modern legal landscape, and why dealers use confiscation fear to sell coins.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-washington/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-washington/Washington fully exempts precious metals bullion, monetized bullion, and numismatic coins from sales tax under RCW 82.04.062 and WAC 458-20-248. Rules, B&O tax context, and buyer guidance.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-futures-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-futures-explained/COMEX 100 oz and micro 10 oz gold futures, margin requirements, contract months, physical delivery, and why most retail investors should avoid futures.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-mining-process/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-mining-process/How gold is actually mined and refined. Exploration, ore grades, open pit versus underground, cyanide leaching, smelting, and the 10-plus year timeline.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/vs-palladium-investment/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/vs-palladium-investment/Platinum vs palladium investment comparison. Supply, demand, liquidity, premiums, ETFs, and how to size PGM exposure in a precious metals portfolio.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/ai-misrepresentation/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/ai-misrepresentation/Testing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity on precious metals dealer questions. Common inaccuracies and why AI struggles here.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/wealth-transfer/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/wealth-transfer/Baby boomers will transfer $84 trillion to younger generations. How generational preferences reshape the precious metals market.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/approved-metals/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/approved-metals/Complete list of IRA-eligible gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. Purity standards, approved coins, bars, and what is not allowed.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-bars-vs-coins-vs-rounds/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-bars-vs-coins-vs-rounds/Bars offer lowest premiums, coins offer liquidity, rounds split the difference. Real premium data, recognition trade-offs, and buying strategy.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-georgia/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-georgia/Georgia exempts gold, silver, and platinum bullion and coins from sales tax under O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3(88). Full exemption rules since 2018, no threshold, all local taxes avoided.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/pros-and-cons/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/pros-and-cons/Gold IRA advantages and disadvantages quantified. Fee comparisons, break-even math, liquidity issues, and who actually benefits.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/price-history/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/price-history/Complete rhodium price history. The most volatile precious metal has swung from $600 to $29,800 per ounce. Data on every major cycle.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/industrial-uses/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/industrial-uses/Rhodium demand by sector. Catalytic converters consume 80% of supply. Glass, chemical, and electronics applications account for the rest.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/fees-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/fees-explained/Every gold IRA fee itemized: setup, management, storage, insurance, wire transfer, and the metal markup most sites never discuss.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/proof-coins-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/proof-coins-explained/Proof coins carry 50-100% premiums over bullion. Most lose money for investors. Where proofs hold value, where they don't, and the collector vs investor split.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/bars/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/bars/Guide to buying rhodium bars. Limited manufacturers, high premiums, and fabrication challenges make these the rarest bullion products.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/spot-price/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/spot-price/How the rhodium spot price is determined without a futures exchange. Johnson Matthey base prices, dealer spreads, and tracking.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/vs-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/vs-gold/Rhodium vs gold comparison. Liquidity, volatility, spreads, and portfolio role differ fundamentally. Data-driven analysis for investors.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/why-so-expensive/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/why-so-expensive/Why rhodium commands extreme prices. Just 28 tons mined annually, no primary mines, 80% from South Africa, and irreplaceable in catalysts.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/rules/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/rules/Complete IRS rules for gold IRAs: purity requirements, approved metals, storage laws, contribution limits, RMDs, and prohibited transactions.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/platinum-group-outlook/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/platinum-group-outlook/PGM market outlook covering platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium. Auto demand, hydrogen, supply risks, and price outlook.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/best-companies/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/best-companies/Five gold IRA companies ranked with fee comparisons, category winners, and honest guidance on which company fits your situation.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/graded-coins-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/graded-coins-explained/How coin grading works, the 70-point Sheldon scale, NGC vs PCGS differences, and when graded coins are worth the premium over raw bullion.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/for-investors/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/for-investors/Is rhodium a good investment? Honest analysis of the case for and against. Extreme upside potential meets extreme risk and illiquidity.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/supply-chain/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/supply-chain/Rhodium supply analysis. South Africa produces 80%, no primary mines exist, and recycling remains limited. Why supply cannot grow.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/investing-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/rhodium/investing-guide/Complete guide to investing in rhodium. Annual production of just 28 tons makes this the rarest and most volatile precious metal.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamRhodiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/rollover-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/rollover-guide/Step-by-step guide to rolling over a 401(k) to a gold IRA. Direct vs indirect rollovers, eligible accounts, tax rules, and common mistakes.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/numismatic-vs-bullion/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/numismatic-vs-bullion/Why telemarketers push numismatic coins over bullion. When collectible coins make sense, red flags to watch, and how to avoid overpaying.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/vs-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/vs-gold/Platinum vs gold comparison covering the historical price relationship, current discount, demand differences, and the contrarian investment case.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/gainesville-coins/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/gainesville-coins/Gainesville Coins review covering BBB F rating, FL Attorney General settlement, 10-week shipping, and competitive premiums. Know the risks before buying.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/dealer-premium-tracking/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/dealer-premium-tracking/How premiums on the 1 oz American Gold Eagle vary across major online dealers, how we track them, and how the broader premium environment has moved over time.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/vs-platinum/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/vs-platinum/Palladium vs platinum comparison covering autocatalyst demand, price ratio history, substitution dynamics, supply, and investment thesis.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/storage/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/storage/How to store physical platinum safely. Home safes, depositories, insurance, and why platinum's density is a storage advantage.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/silver-ira/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/silver-ira/Can you hold silver in an IRA? Yes, via self-directed IRA. IRS-approved products, storage rules, allocation strategy, and cost comparison vs gold.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/autocatalyst-demand/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/autocatalyst-demand/Palladium automotive demand analysis. Gasoline three way catalysts, emissions standards, EV transition, hybrid vehicles, and substitution risk.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/fuel-cells/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/fuel-cells/Platinum fuel cell demand deep dive. PEM catalyst loading, thrifting progress, truck and bus adoption, stationary fuel cells, and demand scenarios.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/hydrogen-thesis/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/hydrogen-thesis/Palladium's role in hydrogen purification, fuel cells, and steam reforming. Realistic demand projections and timeline for meaningful impact.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/platinum-etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/platinum-etfs/Guide to platinum ETFs including PPLT and GraniteShares. Expense ratios, AUM, liquidity considerations, and how they compare to gold ETFs.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/withdrawal/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/withdrawal/Gold IRA withdrawal rules including RMDs at 73, early withdrawal penalties, in-kind distributions, and tax treatment.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/american-hartford-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/american-hartford-gold/American Hartford Gold review: $10K minimum, buyback commitment, fee transparency issues, and who this LA-based dealer actually serves.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRA Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-arizona/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-arizona/Arizona exempts legal tender coins, bullion, and specie under A.R.S. Section 42-5061. The distinction between legal tender and non-legal-tender rounds has historically mattered. Full rules and buyer guidance.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/supply-chain/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/supply-chain/Palladium supply analysis covering Norilsk Nickel, Sibanye-Stillwater, South African co-production, recycling, and sanctions risk.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/supply-chain/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/supply-chain/Platinum supply analysis covering South Africa's Bushveld Complex, major producers, Eskom's impact, recycling, and geopolitical risk.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/tax-rules/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/tax-rules/Traditional vs Roth gold IRAs, tax-deferred growth, RMDs, in-kind distributions, early withdrawal penalties, and state tax variations explained.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/industrial-uses/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/industrial-uses/Palladium industrial applications with demand breakdown. Catalytic converters, electronics, dentistry, chemical catalysis, and hydrogen purification.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/industrial-uses/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/industrial-uses/Comprehensive breakdown of platinum's industrial applications with demand percentages. Autocatalysts, hydrogen, glass, medical, and more.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/precious-metals-recession/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/precious-metals-recession/How gold, silver, and platinum performed during every U.S. recession since 1973. Data tables, portfolio strategies, and honest assessment.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/price-forecast/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/price-forecast/Palladium price outlook covering EV transition impact, hydrogen offset potential, platinum substitution, Russian supply risk, and scenario analysis.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/price-forecast/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/price-forecast/Platinum price outlook covering WPIC supply deficit data, hydrogen demand projections, autocatalyst trends, and bank forecasts for 2026-2030.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/roth-ira-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/roth-ira-gold/How to hold physical gold in a Roth IRA. Contribution limits, approved metals, storage rules, and the tax-free advantage explained.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/kitco/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/kitco/Kitco review covering pool metal accounts, physical bullion, and the dual role as dealer and price data provider. Honest trade-offs.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/silver-solar-demand/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/silver-solar-demand/Silver demand from solar panels reached 150M oz in 2023 and is projected to exceed 200M oz by 2030. Technology trends and supply impact.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/401k-to-gold-ira/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/401k-to-gold-ira/How to roll over a 401k to a gold IRA. Direct vs indirect rollover, 60-day rule, tax implications, and custodian selection.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRAhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/price-history/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/price-history/Palladium historical prices from the 1990s through 2026. The Russian supply panic, the bull run, the $3,000 peak, and what drove each move.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/price-history/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/price-history/Historical platinum prices from the 1990s through 2026. Key price moves, what drove them, and lessons for today's investors.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/noble-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/noble-gold/Noble Gold review: the lowest minimum at $2,000, Texas depository option, palladium access, and honest trade-offs on small accounts.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRA Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/russia-supply/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/russia-supply/Russian palladium supply deep dive. Norilsk Nickel dominance, sanctions history, Chinese demand, automaker exposure, and disruption scenarios.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/vs-gold-price-history/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/vs-gold-price-history/Six decades of platinum to gold ratio history. Premium years, the 2015 inversion, and the case for mean reversion explained with data.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-ira-vs-physical/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-ira-vs-physical/Gold IRA vs direct ownership compared on taxes, fees, control, storage, liquidity, and RMDs. When each option makes sense.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/spot-price/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/spot-price/How the palladium spot price works. LBMA fixing, NYMEX futures, automotive demand drivers, and why bid-ask spreads are wider than gold.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/spot-price/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/spot-price/How the platinum spot price is determined through LBMA and NYMEX fixing, and the key factors driving platinum price movements today.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-estate-planning/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-estate-planning/Estate planning for gold and silver holdings. Stepped-up basis, gifting rules, trusts, documentation requirements, and heir access.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/american-eagle/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/american-eagle/Complete guide to the American Palladium Eagle. Specifications, mintage history, the Winged Liberty design, IRA eligibility, and collector value.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/american-eagle/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/american-eagle/Complete guide to the American Platinum Eagle. Specifications, proof editions, fractional sizes, IRA eligibility, and buying tips.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/bullion-exchanges/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/bullion-exchanges/Bullion Exchanges review covering their NYC storefront, eBay presence with 100K+ sales, and online dealer experience. Honest assessment.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-illinois/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-illinois/Illinois fully exempts legal tender, medallions, and gold bullion from sales tax under 35 ILCS 120/2-5. No threshold. Combined state and local rates avoided on all qualifying purchases.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/coins/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/coins/Guide to palladium bullion coins including the American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf. Limited mintages, high premiums, and buying reality.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/coins/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/coins/Guide to platinum bullion coins including American Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, and Australian Platypus. Specs, premiums, and buying advice.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/goldco/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/goldco/Goldco gold IRA review: $25K minimum, buyback guarantee, unpublished fees, and an honest look at who benefits from this company.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRA Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/gold-vs-sp500-returns/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/gold-vs-sp500-returns/Gold vs S&P 500 returns since 1971 by decade. CAGR, volatility, drawdowns, and correlation with inflation. Data and sources.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/bars/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/bars/Guide to buying palladium bars from PAMP, Valcambi, and Argor-Heraeus. Sizes, premiums, assay packaging, and resale considerations.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/bars/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/bars/Guide to buying platinum bars from PAMP, Valcambi, and Credit Suisse. Covers sizes, premiums, purity standards, and resale considerations.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/sell-gold-jewelry/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/sell-gold-jewelry/Selling gold jewelry differs from selling bullion. Refiners pay 70-90% of melt, jewelers 40-70%, pawn shops 20-50%. Testing, documentation, and shipping.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/monument-metals/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/monument-metals/Monument Metals review highlighting no minimum order and competitive silver premiums. Best for small purchases and silver stackers.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/precious-metals-vs-sp500/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/precious-metals-vs-sp500/Comparing gold, silver, and the S&P 500 by decade since 1970. Returns, drawdowns, correlation, and optimal allocation data.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/capital-gains-tax-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/capital-gains-tax-gold/The 28% collectibles tax rate on gold, reporting thresholds, state variations, and strategies to minimize your tax bill on precious metals.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/investing-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/investing-guide/Complete palladium investing guide. Autocatalyst demand, Russia/South Africa supply risk, EV bear case, hydrogen bull case, and how to invest.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/for-beginners/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/for-beginners/Beginner's guide to platinum investing. Why the discount to gold matters, how to start, minimum purchases, and realistic expectations.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/reporting-requirements/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/reporting-requirements/What precious metals sales dealers must report. 1099-B thresholds, Form 8300 rules, product exemptions, and common myths debunked.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/price-drivers/https://mintedmetal.com/palladium/price-drivers/Auto catalyst demand, Russian supply concentration, EV transition risk, Norilsk Nickel, and the hydrogen economy thesis that together set palladium pricing.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPalladiumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/price-drivers/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/price-drivers/Platinum price drivers in depth. Autocatalyst demand, jewelry cycles, industrial uses, South Africa supply, and concentration risk explained.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/inheritance/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/inheritance/Estate planning for gold and silver. Stepped-up cost basis, trust titling, gift tax rules, and why documentation is critical.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/investing-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/platinum/investing-guide/Complete platinum investing guide covering supply deficits, hydrogen demand, South Africa concentration risk, and why platinum trades below gold.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamPlatinumhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/where-to-sell-silver/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/where-to-sell-silver/Sell silver for maximum payout. Online dealers, local shops, and marketplaces ranked by buyback spread, with junk silver specifics.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/birch-gold-group/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/birch-gold-group/Birch Gold Group review: $10K minimum, published fee schedule, military discount, and where it fits among gold IRA providers.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRA Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/selling-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/selling-guide/Where and how to sell gold and silver for the best price. Six channels ranked by net proceeds, tax prep, and shipping tips.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/canadian-maple-leaf/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/canadian-maple-leaf/Guide to Silver Maple Leaf coins. .9999 purity, Royal Canadian Mint security features, premiums vs Eagles, and why Maples are a top choice.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/where-to-sell-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/where-to-sell-gold/Sell gold for maximum payout. Online dealers, local shops, eBay, and pawn shops ranked by buyback price, speed, and convenience.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/money-metals/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/money-metals/Money Metals Exchange review covering monthly savings plans, PGM selection, and premium analysis. Best for dollar-cost averaging.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/counterfeits/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/counterfeits/Detect fake gold and silver. Testing methods ranked by reliability, red flags when buying, and the real scope of the counterfeit problem.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-ohio/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-ohio/Ohio fully exempts investment metal bullion and coins from sales tax since October 2021 under Revised Code Section 5739.02(B)(54). Rules, history of the 2019 repeal and restoration, and buyer guidance.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/vs-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/vs-gold/Silver vs gold comparison. Gold/silver ratio analysis, volatility data, premium and storage cost differences, and which metal for which portfolio.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/cheapest-way-to-buy-silver/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/cheapest-way-to-buy-silver/Minimize cost per ounce of silver. Product ranking, payment methods, junk silver math, monster boxes, and dealer comparison.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/insurance/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/insurance/Insurance options for precious metals: homeowners sublimits, scheduled riders, inland marine policies, and depository coverage explained.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/stacking-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/stacking-guide/Silver stacking strategy guide. Dollar-cost averaging, product selection for lowest premiums, weight goals, tracking your stack, and community tips.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/hero-bullion/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/hero-bullion/Hero Bullion review with pricing analysis and honest assessment. Competitive premiums with $149 free shipping, ideal for beginners.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/cheapest-way-to-buy-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/cheapest-way-to-buy-gold/Minimize your cost per ounce. Product types, payment methods, dealer comparison, and timing strategies ranked by total cost.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/home-storage/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/home-storage/Store precious metals at home safely. Safe ratings explained, insurance riders, security system tips, and critical mistakes to avoid.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/mining-stocks/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/mining-stocks/Guide to silver mining stocks. Primary miners, byproduct reality, SIL and SILJ ETFs, streaming companies, and leverage to silver prices.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/augusta-precious-metals/https://mintedmetal.com/gold-ira/augusta-precious-metals/Augusta Precious Metals review covering fees, $50K minimum, education-first approach, storage, and who this company actually works for.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGold IRA Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/silver-squeeze-history/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/silver-squeeze-history/Every major silver squeeze attempt from the Hunt Brothers in 1980 to the 2021 Reddit effort, plus why genuine squeezes are so hard to execute.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/buy-gold-with-crypto/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/buy-gold-with-crypto/Which dealers accept Bitcoin and crypto for gold purchases. Payment process, tax implications, pros and cons of buying bullion with digital assets.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/depository-comparison/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/depository-comparison/Compare Delaware Depository, Brinks, IDS of Delaware, CNT, and Loomis. Fees, insurance, IRA compatibility, and audit details.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/best-bars/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/best-bars/Ranked guide to the best silver bars. Top manufacturers, sizes from 1 oz to 100 oz, cast vs minted, and premium data by weight class.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/etfs/Compare silver ETFs: SLV, PSLV, and SIVR. Expense ratios, trust structures, physical backing, tax treatment, and when ETFs beat physical silver.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/gold-demand-by-country/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/gold-demand-by-country/Breakdown of global gold demand by country. India and China dominate, with jewelry, investment, and central bank splits. WGC data.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/allocated-vs-unallocated/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/allocated-vs-unallocated/Allocated vs unallocated storage explained. Critical bankruptcy risk, cost differences, and when each option makes sense.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/best-bars/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/best-bars/Ranked guide to the best gold bars by manufacturer. PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Perth Mint, and more. Premiums, sizes, cast vs minted comparison.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/how-to-sell/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/how-to-sell/Guide to selling silver. Dealer buyback rates, local coin shops, online communities, eBay fees, timing tips, and realistic price expectations.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/golden-eagle-coins/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/golden-eagle-coins/Golden Eagle Coins review covering rhodium inventory, international coins, and long track record. Best for PGM and world coin buyers.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-pennsylvania/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-pennsylvania/Pennsylvania fully exempts legal tender coins and investment metal bullion from sales tax under 61 Pa. Code Section 32.21. No threshold, no local tax. Buyer guidance and regional context.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/physical-vs-paper/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/physical-vs-paper/Compare physical bullion, precious metals ETFs, and mining stocks. Cost analysis, risk profiles, and a decision framework.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/taxes/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/taxes/Tax rules for silver investors. 28% collectible rate, 1099-B reporting thresholds for 1,000+ oz, state sales tax, and cost basis tracking tips.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/inflation-protection/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/inflation-protection/Gold's track record as an inflation hedge by decade. CPI data, TIPS comparison, and honest assessment of when gold fails.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/best-coins/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/best-coins/Ranked guide to the best silver bullion coins. Premium data, purity specs, and honest pros and cons for Eagles, Maple Leafs, and more.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/storage/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/storage/Silver storage guide covering home safes, depositories, tarnish prevention, and the unique challenges of storing a bulky, heavy metal.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/bgasc/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/bgasc/BGASC (Buy Gold and Silver Coins) review. Strong international coin selection and BBB A+ rating but dated website and low visibility.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/best-coins/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/best-coins/Ranked comparison of the 7 best gold bullion coins. Premium data, purity specs, pros and cons for each coin, and which to buy for your situation.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/portfolio-diversification/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/portfolio-diversification/How gold and silver reduce portfolio volatility. Correlation data, optimal allocation research, and rebalancing mechanics explained.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/industrial-demand/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/industrial-demand/Silver industrial demand by sector with Silver Institute data through 2026: solar at 187 Moz and falling on thrifting, electronics, EVs, data centers, flat mine supply and a sixth year of deficit.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-new-york/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-new-york/New York exempts precious metals bullion and coins sold at $1,000 or more under Tax Law Section 1115(a)(27). Below the threshold, combined state and local rates up to 8.875% apply.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-backed-cryptocurrency/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-backed-cryptocurrency/How gold-backed stablecoins work, how PAXG and XAUT compare, redemption mechanics, tax treatment, and where tokenized gold fits next to ETFs and physical.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/first-silver-purchase/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/first-silver-purchase/Complete guide to your first silver purchase. Budget-tier recommendations from $100 to $10,000+ with product types, dealers, and storage tips.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/price-forecast/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/price-forecast/Silver price outlook with supply deficit data, solar demand projections, mine supply trends, and bank forecasts. What could push silver to $100.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/price-history/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/price-history/Silver price history from the Hunt brothers' $50 peak to the 2021 Reddit squeeze. Key events, inflation-adjusted data, and lessons learned.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/first-gold-purchase/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/first-gold-purchase/Step-by-step guide to your first gold purchase. Specific product recommendations by budget from under $500 to $10,000+ with dealer and payment tips.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/portfolio-allocation/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/portfolio-allocation/How much gold to own: research-backed allocation data, advisor recommendations, implementation methods, and the cost of over-allocating.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/precious-metals-for-barter/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/precious-metals-for-barter/What actually works for barter during currency crises, why junk silver beats gold coins for most scenarios, and historical evidence from Weimar to Venezuela.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/scams-to-avoid/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/scams-to-avoid/The 7 most common gold investment scams: overpriced numismatics, bait-and-switch, high-pressure phone sales, rare-coin schemes, counterfeit bars, fake online dealers, and too-good-to-be-true pricing — with red flags and protection steps for each.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/fractional/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/fractional/Fractional gold buying guide: 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz coins and small bars. Premiums, best products, and when fractional gold makes sense.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/is-gold-good-investment/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/is-gold-good-investment/Gold's historical returns vs stocks, bonds, and real estate. When gold outperforms, when it lags, and what the data actually shows.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/bold-precious-metals/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/bold-precious-metals/BOLD Precious Metals review with premium comparisons. Competitive pricing from a Texas dealer with strong community following.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/how-to-test-gold/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/how-to-test-gold/Test gold authenticity at home. Seven methods ranked by reliability, from visual inspection to XRF analysis, with cost and accuracy data.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-real-estate/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-real-estate/Gold vs real estate comparison: returns, liquidity, income, leverage, tax treatment, and inflation protection. Strengths and weaknesses of each.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/central-bank-gold-reserves/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/central-bank-gold-reserves/Top 20 central bank gold holders ranked by tonnes (WGC, September 2026), how much central banks bought each year since 2022, who is buying and why, and what it means for the gold price.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-florida/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-florida/Florida exempts gold and silver bullion sales above $500 per item under Statute 212.05. Below the threshold, the 6% state rate plus local surtaxes apply. Rules, examples, and buyer guidance.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/how-much-gold-to-own/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/how-much-gold-to-own/Data-backed gold allocation guidelines from 5-15% of your portfolio. Examples for $100K, $500K, and $1M portfolios with age-based adjustments.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-stocks/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-stocks/Gold vs S&P 500: 50-year performance data, decade-by-decade returns, risk-adjusted analysis, drawdowns, and the 5-10% allocation argument.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-bar-sizes/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-bar-sizes/Every gold bar size from 1 gram to 400 oz Good Delivery. Weights, dimensions, typical premiums, and which sizes fit which investor.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-bitcoin/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-bitcoin/Gold vs Bitcoin comparison: volatility, scarcity mechanics, institutional adoption, custody, and the portfolio allocation case for both.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/troy-ounce-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/troy-ounce-explained/The troy ounce weighs 31.1 grams vs 28.35 grams for a standard ounce. Learn why precious metals use troy weight and how to convert.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-silver/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/vs-silver/Gold vs silver investment comparison: price ratio, volatility, premiums, storage costs, and industrial demand. Which metal fits your portfolio?Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-texas/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-texas/Texas exempts gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion and legal tender coins from sales tax under Tax Code Section 151.336. Full exemption rules, the Texas Bullion Depository, and buyer guidance.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/how-to-sell/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/how-to-sell/The 5 main ways to sell gold — online dealers, local coin shops, eBay, private sales, and pawn shops — ranked by price, speed, fees, and risk. Expect 40-60% of spot at a pawn shop vs. 97-99% at an online dealer.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/silver-gold-bull/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/silver-gold-bull/Silver Gold Bull review for US buyers. Competitive premiums and strong Royal Canadian Mint inventory from a US-headquartered dealer.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/mexican-libertad/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/mexican-libertad/Gold Mexican Libertad specs, premiums, and scarcity data. Mexico's low-mintage .999 fine gold coin with no face value.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-by-state/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-by-state/State-by-state guide to sales tax on gold and silver bullion. Exempt states, threshold exemptions, and states that tax precious metals.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-california/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/sales-tax-california/California sales tax on gold and silver: the $2,000 single-transaction exemption, local rates up to 10.75%, and what qualifies as monetized bullion under Regulation 1599.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/chinese-panda/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/chinese-panda/Gold Chinese Panda specs, annual designs, gram sizes, premiums, and collector value. China's flagship gold coin since 1982.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/taxes/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/taxes/IRS rules for gold investing: 28% collectible tax rate, reporting requirements, cost basis methods, state sales tax, and gold IRA benefits.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/australian-kangaroo/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/australian-kangaroo/Silver Australian Kangaroo specs, premiums, and buying guide. Perth Mint's .9999 fine silver bullion coin with annual designs.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/storage/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/storage/Compare gold storage options: home safes, bank safe deposit boxes, and private depositories. Costs, insurance, and security tradeoffs.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/inflation-hedge/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/inflation-hedge/Historical data on gold's performance during inflation. CPI correlation, 1970s vs 2020s analysis, and comparison to TIPS and real estate.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/australian-kangaroo/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/australian-kangaroo/Australian Gold Kangaroo specs, premiums, and buying guide. Perth Mint's .9999 fine bullion coin with annual design changes.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/price-forecast/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/price-forecast/Gold price forecast for 2026 with bank targets, key drivers, supply-demand analysis, and scenarios for higher and lower prices.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/apmex/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/apmex/APMEX review with real premium data, shipping details, and honest pros/cons. 10,000+ products but higher premiums than competitors.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/price-history/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/price-history/Gold price history from Bretton Woods through 2025 highs. Key eras, data points, and inflation-adjusted returns across five decades.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/philharmonic/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/philharmonic/Austrian Silver Philharmonic specs, premiums, and buying guide. Europe's popular .999 fine silver bullion coin at low premiums.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/silver-shortage/https://mintedmetal.com/analysis/silver-shortage/Silver has posted six consecutive supply deficits since 2021. COMEX drawdowns, solar demand, and flat mine supply explain why.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamMarket Analysishello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/philharmonic/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/philharmonic/Austrian Gold Philharmonic specs, premiums, and buying guide. Europe's best-selling gold coin at .9999 fine purity since 1989.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/premiums-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/premiums-explained/Why silver premiums are higher than gold's, typical ranges by product, the 2020 premium spike, and how to minimize what you pay over spot.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/britannia/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/britannia/Silver Britannia specs, premiums, security features, and UK tax benefits. The Royal Mint's .999 fine silver bullion coin.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/spot-price/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/spot-price/How the silver spot price is set on COMEX and LBMA, why silver is more volatile than gold, and why retail premiums are higher percentage.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/jm-bullion/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/jm-bullion/JM Bullion review covering pricing, shipping, and customer service. Competitive premiums and clean UX but longer phone waits.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/bars-vs-coins/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/bars-vs-coins/Compare silver bars, coins, and rounds side by side. Premium data, liquidity ranking, storage efficiency, and recommendations by use case.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/britannia/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/britannia/Gold Britannia specs, security features, premiums, and tax advantages. The Royal Mint's flagship .9999 fine gold bullion coin.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/rounds/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/rounds/Guide to silver rounds. Lowest premiums of any silver product, top private mints, common designs, and why rounds beat coins for stacking.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/sd-bullion/https://mintedmetal.com/dealers/sd-bullion/SD Bullion review focused on pricing data. Among the lowest premiums in the industry but dated website and mixed service reviews.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamDealer Reviewhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/buffalo/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/buffalo/American Gold Buffalo specs, pricing, and buying guide. The only .9999 fine gold coin minted by the US government since 2006.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/junk-silver/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/junk-silver/Complete guide to junk silver. Pre-1965 US 90% silver coins, how to calculate melt value, pricing, coin types, and why stackers prefer it.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/etfs/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/etfs/Compare gold ETFs by expense ratio, AUM, tax treatment, and structure. GLD vs IAU vs GLDM vs SGOL with pros and cons of each.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/mining-stocks/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/mining-stocks/Gold mining stocks guide covering major producers, royalty companies, key metrics like AISC, ETFs (GDX, GDXJ), and why miners can lag gold.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/purity-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/purity-guide/Gold purity guide covering karats, millesimal fineness, assay methods, and why investment gold ranges from .9167 to .9999 fine.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/precious-metals-101/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/precious-metals-101/The eight precious metals explained. Physical properties, investable metals, production figures, and how they differ from rare earths.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/beginners/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/beginners/Start investing in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. First purchase recommendations by budget, dealer selection, and the one mistake to avoid.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/american-eagle/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/american-eagle/Everything about American Silver Eagles. Type 1 vs Type 2 designs, premiums, proof vs BU, monster boxes, IRA eligibility, and buying tips.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/coins/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/coins/Compare top silver bullion coins including Eagles, Maple Leafs, Britannias, and more. Specs, premiums, purity, and pros and cons of each.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/bars/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/bars/Guide to buying silver bars. Compare sizes from 1 oz to 1,000 oz, cast vs minted, top manufacturers, and premiums by weight class.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/for-beginners/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/for-beginners/First-time silver buyer guide. What to buy, where to buy, expected costs, dealer selection, storage basics, and common beginner mistakes to avoid.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/silver/investing-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/silver/investing-guide/Complete guide to investing in silver. Compare physical bullion, ETFs, miners, and futures with cost data, supply/demand analysis, and entry strategies.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamSilverhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/premiums-explained/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/premiums-explained/How gold premiums work, typical ranges by product type, why premiums spike during crises, and strategies to minimize your cost per ounce.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/spot-price/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/spot-price/How gold spot price is determined through LBMA fixing and COMEX futures. Understand premiums, bid-ask spreads, and what moves gold.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/krugerrand/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/krugerrand/South African Krugerrand guide covering its 1967 origins, 22K composition, premiums, anti-apartheid history, and current market position.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/canadian-maple-leaf/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/canadian-maple-leaf/Canadian Gold Maple Leaf guide covering .9999 purity, RCM security features, premiums, sizes, and how it compares to the American Eagle.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/american-eagle/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/american-eagle/American Gold Eagle specs, pricing, Type 1 vs Type 2, IRA rules, and where to buy. The most popular US gold bullion coin since 1986.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/bars-vs-coins/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/bars-vs-coins/Gold bars vs coins compared on premiums, liquidity, storage, IRA rules, and resale. Clear recommendations for different investor profiles.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/coins/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/coins/Compare top gold bullion coins including American Eagle, Maple Leaf, Krugerrand, and Britannia. Specs, premiums, and IRA eligibility.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/bars/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/bars/Guide to buying gold bars. Compare sizes from 1 gram to 1 kilo, top refiners, typical premiums, and storage options for bullion investors.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/gold/for-beginners/https://mintedmetal.com/gold/for-beginners/First-time gold buyer guide: what to buy first, how much to spend, choosing a dealer, understanding premiums, and avoiding common mistakes.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGoldhello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-investing-guide/https://mintedmetal.com/guides/gold-investing-guide/Complete guide to investing in gold. Compare physical bullion, ETFs, mining stocks, and futures with real cost data and actionable steps.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTMinted Metal Editorial TeamGuideshello@mintedmetal.com (Minted Metal Editorial Team)