Coins & BullionCounterfeit Detection: A Field Guide for Buyers Without a Lab
You do not need an XRF machine to spot 95% of counterfeit bullion. A scale, calipers, magnet, and a good ear catch the vast majority of fakes.
May 10, 2026
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Coins & BullionInvestmentPAMP, Valcambi, Perth: A Practical Guide to Bullion Bar Brands
Not every gold bar is created equal. Brand reputation, refinery accreditation, and packaging all affect liquidity when it comes time to sell.
May 10, 2026
Coins & BullionMaple Leaf vs Britannia: A Detailed Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Both are 0.9999 fine, both come from major mints, and both trade at similar premiums. The differences come down to security features, tax status, and design philosophy.
May 10, 2026
InvestmentGold Eagle Sizing: Why the One-Ounce Beats Fractionals on Almost Every Metric
Tenth-ounce Gold Eagles look approachable, but the premium math punishes small buyers. Here is how to think about size selection if your goal is bullion exposure.
May 9, 2026
Gold MarketsPaper Gold vs Physical Gold: When the Distinction Actually Matters
Critics say paper gold is a fiction. Defenders say it is the same as physical for any practical purpose. The truth depends entirely on the scenario you are hedging.
May 8, 2026
Gold MarketsCOMEX vs LBMA: How the Two Biggest Gold Markets Actually Settle
New York and London run the world's gold market with very different settlement systems. Understanding the mechanics explains a surprising amount about price action.
May 8, 2026
Gold MarketsAllocated vs Unallocated Gold: The Difference That Matters in a Crisis
The terms sound technical but the legal distinction is enormous. Allocated gold is yours; unallocated gold is a claim. Here is what that really means.
May 8, 2026
InvestmentTax Treatment of Gold in the US, UK and EU: What Investors Need to Know
Gold is taxed differently almost everywhere — and the differences can wipe out the diversification benefit if ignored. A practical comparison across three regimes.
May 8, 2026
HistoryInside the World's Gold Vaults: Loomis, Brinks and the Fort Knox Question
Where does the world's gold actually sit, and who guards it? A tour through London, New York, Switzerland and Kentucky reveals an industry few investors fully understand.
May 8, 2026
Gold MarketsHow the London PM Fix Actually Sets the World's Gold Price
Every day at 3pm London time, a small group of banks settle a benchmark that prices billions in gold contracts. Here is how the LBMA Gold Price really works.
May 8, 2026