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Start with the metal
Read the weight and purity on a product without confusing them with its price.
KZOO BULLION / YOUR FIRST CHAPTER
Bullion AcademyKnow the metal.
Understand the price.
A practical beginning for buying precious metals. Learn the language, compare the formats, and make a considered choice.
06 focused guidesAbout 30 minutesNo experience needed
SIX STEPS TO A CLEARER CHOICE
Begin here. Go at your pace.
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Understand the price
Separate the metal reference price, the product premium and the cost of getting the item to you.
035 min read
Choose a physical format
Tell a government-issued bullion coin from a private round or bar, and compare the actual offering.
046 min read
Understand collectible value
Recognize when you are paying for more than metal content, without treating a grade as a return guarantee.
056 min read
Build a considered purchase
Compare a purchase against your own budget and preferences, then review the order rather than relying on a sales pitch.
065 min read
Protect what you own
Preserve an item’s identity and condition, and know which verification and storage questions to ask.
ONE IDEA TO TAKE WITH YOU
Spot is the reference.
The product has a price.
Compare the same amount of fine metal, then account for the product premium, delivery and any applicable tax.
Learn how the pieces fit together ↗HYPOTHETICAL ONE-OUNCE EXAMPLE
Metal reference$50
Product premium+ $10
Retail item price$60
Illustration only. Not a current quote. Delivery and tax are separate.A FEW WORDS, DECODED
A little fluency goes a long way.
Open a term for the practical meaning, then follow the related guide for more context.
Troy ounce
The precious-metal unit equal to 31.1034768 grams. It differs from the everyday ounce used for many household weights.
Fineness
The proportion of precious metal in an alloy. Fine weight is the actual amount of that metal; check the product specification before calculating.
Premium
The difference between a product’s price and a reference metal value on the same fine-weight basis. A premium is not a promised future gain.
Proof
A specially produced coin format for collectors. Proof describes production, not an automatic grade of 70.
Numismatics
The study and collecting of coins and related objects. Date, mintmark, condition and history can matter beyond metal content.
FROM LEARNING TO COMPARING
Put your preferences to work.
Choose a budget, metal and goal. The guided finder helps you compare a starting selection using current product-page prices.
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