Government Mints & Private Mints
The precious metals industry encompasses various sectors that involved in the mining, refining, manufacturing, trading and investment of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and others. This industry plays a crucial role in supplying these valuable metals for industrial, technological, investment, jewelry and decorative purposes.
Precious metals refineries process raw materials, including mined ores and scrap metals, to produce pure and high-quality precious metals bullion. Both private and government mints then manufacture the raw bullion into finished coins, bars and rounds.
These organizations play key roles in the production and supply of precious metals for industry and investment. including investment, industrial applications, and jewelry manufacturing.
Precious metals are used in various industries, including electronics, jewelry, automotive, aerospace, medical and more due to their unique properties and conductivity.
These refineries and mints include a mix of public companies, private companies and various government entities. The information contained on these pages is provided for informational purposes. It helps to shows the strengths of each company and the products that they bring to the market for both investors and collectors.
Precious metals have been used as a store of value and wealth for thousands of years. Gold coins and jewelry have been found in historical locations around the world and from civilizations lost to time.
The precious metals industry is a global business that is a focal point for international trade, relations and other economic matters.
Gold bars and silver bars are stacked in vaults by central banks and form the foundation for the world economy.
Click on each Mint to explore and learn more about their origins, history and to see some of the bullion products that each brings to today's investment marketplace.
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