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Bullion: calculators and buying guide

Value gold and silver bullion: bars, rounds, and coins by troy ounce and gram, plus how premiums and spot price work.

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Bullion is gold, silver, or platinum valued for its metal content rather than its form - bars, rounds, and coins of high, known purity. Because it is near-pure, bullion tracks the spot price closely, so its melt value is straightforward to calculate.

Remember that the price you pay or receive for bullion includes a premium over melt: the cost of minting, distribution, and dealer margin. Use the calculators for melt value, then factor the premium separately.

Calculators

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Silver

Fine Silver Calculator

.999 bars, rounds, and coins.

Gold

24K Gold Calculator

Pure gold bars and bullion coins.

Troy oz

Troy Ounce Calculator

Value bullion by the troy ounce.

Platinum

Platinum Calculator

Platinum bars and PT coins.

Gram

Gold Gram Calculator

Small gram bars and fractional gold.

Guides & analysis

Learn more

Buying

Where to Buy Gold & Silver

Dealers, premiums, and reputation.

Testing

Buy Testing Equipment

Verify bullion authenticity and weight.

Markets

Market Intelligence

Spot prices, ratios, and trends.

How-to

Calculator Guide

Melt value from weight and spot price.

FAQ

Bullion questions

How do I calculate bullion value?

For near-pure bullion, multiply the weight in troy ounces by the live spot price (purity is about 0.999). The troy ounce and gram calculators handle the conversions.

Why does bullion cost more than the spot price?

Bullion sells at a premium over melt to cover minting, distribution, and dealer margin. Smaller and collectible items usually carry higher premiums per ounce.

Is a 1 oz coin worth exactly one ounce of metal?

Its metal content is one troy ounce, so its melt value equals spot. The market price is melt plus the premium, which varies by product and demand.

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