How Big Is an Ounce of Gold?

Posted - October 15, 2026

At a Glance:1 oz of gold looks small and feels heavy due to gold's high density.The size of an ounce of gold varies by both mint and Read More

Why Is Junk Silver 0.715 Troy oz Per $1 Face Value?

Posted - October 8, 2026

At a Glance:$1 face value worth of 90% junk silver is quoted at 0.715 troy ounces of silver in the bullion market.This is less than the Read More

Posted - September 16, 2026

At a Glance:A kilogram is equal to 32.1507 troy ounces; the troy ounce is the standard weight unit for precious metals.The spot prices Read More

Posted - August 17, 2026

At a Glance: Big box store Costco has expanded its inventory to include select silver bullion coins. The move comes after Costco's Read More

Posted - July 28, 2026

At a Glance:The bid-ask spread describes the difference between what people will sell an asset for and what they will pay for it.A tight Read More

Posted - June 5, 2026

At a Glance:U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars minted before 1965 are 90% silver.Kennedy half dollars were 40% silver from Read More

Posted - May 27, 2026

At a Glance:Buying fake silver can be a costly mistake, and any investor can fall victim to counterfeits.Spotting a fake silver bar is Read More

Posted - April 3, 2026

At a Glance:Sunshine Minting is one of the most reputable private mints in North America.The mint produces a range of products, Read More

Posted - February 23, 2026

At a Glance:Silver is diamagnetic, which means that it is slightly repelled by magnets.The magnet test can rule out obvious fakes, but Read More