English (US)Metalstat Blog
Practical, educational guides to keeping clear records and understanding the indicative value of your physical gold and silver.
Photo : National Museum of American History (Smithsonian) / Wikimedia Commons, Domaine public / Public domain
A 20 franc Napoleon is worth its 5.805 grams of fine gold multiplied by the gold price per gram. Today's indicative value, the detailed calculation and how dealer prices differ.
Read morePhoto : MESSALA CIULLA / Pexels, Pexels License (Free)
Gold prices are quoted everywhere, but a coin’s dealer price is almost always different. That difference is the premium. Here is how to calculate it and why it varies.
Read morePhoto : Aquinassixthway / Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication
Have you inherited gold coins, or found some at the back of a drawer? There is a good chance they are among the coins presented here. For each one, you will find its weight, fineness and pure gold content: the three pieces of information needed to estimate its value.
Read morePhoto : Tima Miroshnichenko / Pexels, Pexels License (Free)
Old jewelry, inherited coins, a bar bought years ago: selling gold can bring in a substantial amount, provided you approach it properly. With offers varying widely between buyers and some questionable practices, it is better to arrive prepared. Here are ten tips for selling your gold at a fair price.
Read morePhoto : Jana Kukebal / Pexels, Pexels License (Free)
When buying a piece of jewelry, or estimating the value of what you already own, the same question often arises: is 14 karat or 18 karat gold better? Both are real gold, but they do not contain the same amount of pure gold. This difference affects their color, strength, price and value. Here is what you need to know to compare them.
Read morePhoto : Romeo Delos Santos / Pexels, Pexels License (Free)
Do you have an 18 karat gold ring, chain or bracelet and want to know its value? Good news: the calculation is simple. You only need three pieces of information: the object's weight, its fineness and the gold price. This guide explains the method step by step, with examples.
Read morePhoto : PNW Production / Pexels, Pexels License (Free)
A few inherited coins, a bar, family jewelry: many people own gold or silver without knowing exactly what they have or how much it is worth. Tracking your collection is not complicated. You just need to record the right information once, then keep it up to date. Here is the method.
Read morePhoto : RDNE Stock project / Pexels, Pexels License (Free)
“I bought my gold for $1,000, someone is offering me $1,100, so I have made 10%.” Not quite. Between purchase fees, selling fees, and currency exchange, the real profit is often different from what you imagine. Here is how to calculate it correctly.
Read moreIndicative values and examples only. This content is for information and does not constitute investment advice.
