What’s the Difference Between an Ounce and a Troy Ounce?
There are two different ounce systems in common use, and precious metals use the slightly heavier one.
There are two different ounce systems in common use, and precious metals use the slightly heavier one.
Dealer premiums are normal. Payment method premiums are normal too. The mistake is treating them like “background noise.”
Silver and gold’s unusually high densities are part of what makes them effective stores of value, and difficult to imitate convincingly.