How to Verify a PAMP Suisse Gold Bar 

The surface of all precious metals have microscopic topographic features that are as unique as human fingerprints.

The PAMP Suisse Veriscan Mobile Application can be used to authenticate gold, silver and platinum bars that are issued by PAMP Suisse, along with bullion coins and bars that are issued by a handful of other established mints that include the Royal Australian Mint, Bank of China, Lombard Bank Malta and UBS.

Stacking Copper Pennies

Collecting pre-1982 pennies can be a hobby that also serves as an investment in copper. The higher copper content in these pennies makes them more valuable as a commodity than their face value and post-1982 counterparts.

The intrinsic value of the metal does not change the fact that thee coins are legal tender. Just like Pre-1965 junk silver, there are many advantages to having an easily recognizable coin rather than some melted scrap copper ingots.

Walmart offering Precious Metals, but with higher prices and premiums than buying direct

While this helps to make precious metals more accessible to more people, consumers should be wary about purchasing their precious metals through Walmart as the premiums are often higher than buying direct from the dealer, even taking into account the higher premiums that come with using a credit or debit card for purchase.

Costco Now Selling Silver Eagles

American Silver Eagle Tube of 20 1 oz Coins

Costco, the popular warehouse club known for bulk products and discount pricing, in recent months began offering 1 oz gold bars from PAMP Suisse and Rand Refinery for members to purchase via their website.

This week, various reports are emerging online that the Member’s Only retailer has increased its product offerings of precious metals to include tubes of American Silver Eagle coins, with customers reportedly receiving 2023 mintage year coins.