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Gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium in coins, bars and other forms. We also trade iridium, ruthenium and other metals; call us for those. Browse gold, silver, platinum, palladium or rhodium.

The American Gold Eagle is one of our best sellers. It’s a simple way to start or build a position in physical gold, and a popular gift for a special occasion. Shop gold.

Yes. We make two-way markets: you can buy from us or sell to us at competitive prices set by the live market. See Sell your metals.

Yes. Security is in our name. The site runs on encrypted connections, and we treat online security with the same care as the physical security of your metal.

Once you’ve placed an order and received a confirmation number, your price is locked and the order is final. If an order was placed in error, email [email protected] with your order number and we’ll review the request. Under our Market Loss Policy, a cancelled or unpaid order is charged any market loss on the order plus a cancellation fee of 5% of the order, minimum $35 and maximum $100. See our Terms of Use.

U.S. orders usually ship within 3–5 business days of cleared payment. Tracking is emailed to you and shown in your account. We currently ship within the United States only, or to an approved depository if you choose storage.

Shipping is free on qualified U.S. orders paid by wire; otherwise it’s $24.95. We currently ship within the United States only. See shipping rates.

Yes. Every order is secured, tracked and 100% insured every step of the way, and shipped discreetly. A signature may be required on delivery.

Yes. Through our partnership with Kingsbaker Metal Depository we offer fully insured, allocated storage for gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium, with domestic and offshore options. See Storing metals.

Physical bullion is an asset you own outright and can hold, with no counterparty, fund manager or company between you and the metal. Futures, ETFs and stocks can be useful tools, but they are claims on metal, not the metal itself.

Gold pays no dividend or interest and isn’t used for everyday purchases, so it isn’t money in the modern sense. It has, however, served as a store of value for thousands of years, which is why many people hold it as insurance for their wealth.

Many people hold them for that reason. Over long periods, precious metals have tended to preserve purchasing power as paper currencies lose value to inflation, though prices can be volatile in the short term.

Bullion is priced close to the value of its metal content. Numismatic coins carry an extra premium for rarity, condition or collector demand. For a 1 oz gold coin, that premium is roughly its market price minus the spot value of one ounce of gold.

The standard unit for weighing precious metals. One troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, about 10% heavier than an everyday ounce (28.35 grams). The name traces back to the market town of Troyes, France.

Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring elements with high economic value. The best known are gold, silver, platinum and palladium. Rhodium, iridium and ruthenium belong to the same family of platinum-group metals.

Catalytic converters and fine jewelry are its two largest uses. Platinum is also used in oil refining, chemicals, electronics, medical devices and hydrogen fuel cells.

Mostly catalytic converters, where it helps clean exhaust from gasoline engines; the auto industry is its largest source of demand. It’s also used in electronics, dentistry, chemical processing and water treatment.

One of the rarest precious metals: a platinum-group metal used mainly in catalytic converters. Its small market makes its price especially volatile.