Beginner's Guide

Precious metals including gold are typically measured in troy ounces. However, this is not a mainstream unit of measurement and is different from an ounce. So what exactly is a troy ounce? Let’s dive into the details to get to know all...

If you have ever purchased a bar of gold, you will notice that the bar's 'fineness' is located on the front of the bar. What exactly does this mean, and how is it calculated? When a gold bar is minted, the gold is not 100% pure. A...

The amount of gold in a gold bar that you purchase depends on the weight and the fineness of the bar. Gold bars are available in a large range of sizes, from 1 gram up to 400 ounces. However, the most common sizes purchased by retail investors...

Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium are all measured in a number of different units worldwide. However, the 'official' unit is Troy ounces, and the official measurement for the gold price is troy ounces in US Dollars. ...

If you are looking to invest in gold, then it is important to understand how it is measured. The most common unit of measurement for gold is the troy ounce, which is equal to 31.105 grams. Gold is also measured in grams and kilograms, although...

Gold has been perceived and used as a currency and investment for hundreds of years. It is very popular with today's investors as a hedge against current currency depreciation, inflation, and deflation. Gold also provides "safety"...

You’ve probably heard plenty about gold and silver and how they fit into the overall global economy. Well, those are major precious metals, but there’s one you probably haven’t heard much about unless you’ve been in a...