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A History of Platinum and How it Became a Precious Metal
Platinum is one of the worldโs rarest metals and has a special place in the hearts of many Canadian investors. How has its value changed over time? Letโs dig in!
A History of Silver Prices
For as long as silver has been in human possession, it has held great value, being used as a form of money and decorations for many thousands of years.
A History of Gold Prices
Like all commodities, gold is traded on international markets and has a long and storied history. Gold is a rare commodity that has incredible value for collectors and investors.
Investing in Precious Metals: โJunkโ Silver vs. Bullion
โJunk silverโ refers to old silver coins that contain 35% to 98% silver. Bullion is highly pure gold or silver that comes in bars, coins and rounds and has purity of at least 99.5%.
How Gold and Silver is Used in the Modern World
Precious metals make the world go round! They're essential components for many of us...whether it's for decoration, investment or practical uses.
Precious Metal Price Influencers โ 10 Factors that Affect Gold & Silver Prices
Letโs take a closer look at the top 10 reasons why the price of gold and silver is the way it is to give you a better understanding.
How is Gold Mined?
How is gold removed from the ground? Letโs explore this a little further. Out of the many mining operations throughout Canada, gold has the highest value.
How is Silver Mined?
How is silver mined in Canada? Silver mining right here in Canada can be quite lucrative not only for the businesses doing the mining but those who invest in silver.
Investing in Precious Metals: The Gold-Silver Ratio (GSR)
If you are just getting into precious metals investments, you may hear the terms โgold-silver ratioโ or โGSRโ or the โMint Ratioโ. These refer to the number of ounces of silver required to purchase an ounce of gold.ย
What is the Difference Between Precious Metals and Base Metals?
Precious metals are highly sought after metals with high value. Base metals have lower values and have inferior properties. Letโs dive deeper!