How can you tell an ounce from a troy ounce? Why do such weight measures even exist? What distinguishes the fine weight from the rough weight? In this article, we provide answers to these questions. What exactly does troy ounce mean? 1 troy ounce = 31.1034769 grams Today, the troy...
Category: Precious metals
Here we present our blog posts on the topic of precious metals.
Grading of a coin: NGC and PCGS
The degree of preservation of a coin shows how much a coin is worn. Coin collectors prefer coins with a high degree of preservation, this means with little or in the best case no circulation marks. The degree of preservation usually also has a strong impact on the collector value...
Differences in numismatic coin sets
In our latest blog post, we introduce you to the difference numismatic coin sets make. Of importance are proof sets and mint sets for numismatic collectors. These come in diverse shapes and sizes, giving experienced collectors a rich selection from important historical periods. So-called "proofs" are rarer in terms of...
Density scale – DensityScreenScale
In this blog post, we will introduce you to the Goldanalytix Density Scale - DensityScreenScale. The DensityScreenSclae is a density scale from Goldanalytix for density determination of (precious) metals. It can measure objects weighing up to 1.5 kg and determines the density of metals according to Archimedes' principle. The advantage...
Precious Metals: Care, Storage & Co.
Care of your precious metals Anyone who has ever purchased precious metals knows that they usually come to you in protective packaging. Transparent capsules, plastic flaps and test cards are used to protect the surface of your precious metal coins and small bars. Owning a pair of cotton gloves, a...
The advantages of buying platinum coins
In this blog post, we will introduce you to the advantages of buying platinum or platinum coins. The value of platinum Originally, the value of platinum was higher than that of gold. The price development of platinum over the last 50 years shows that this has traded higher than gold....
Magnetic scale – MagneticScreenScale Goldanalytix
Today on our blog we introduce the magnetic scale - MagneticScreenScale from Goldanalytix. If you do not know them yet and use them for your coin collection, we would like to introduce them to you briefly. The MagneticScreenScale from Goldanalytix stands for fast authentication of gold and silver. It can...
Precious metals collection
Many people nowadays are interested in building a noble coin collection to provide for their future. Especially rare collectibles are always popular here. Not only hobby collectors, but also numismatists tend to grab modern collectibles. Finally, these enhance the collection once again. But what does "modern" mean in terms of...
Goldanalytix GoldScreenCard
The Goldanalytix GoldScreenCard is a coin validator with an extensive database. It helps the user to quickly and reliably detect gold and silver coin counterfeits, with no waiting time between each measurement. A measurement takes only about 3-10 seconds. A high throughput is possible here. Another advantage is the high...
About numismatists and coin collectors
When it comes to collecting coins, be it gold coins, silver coins, platinum coins or palladium coins, the word "numismatist" and "coin collector" is often used. Officially, a numismatist is defined as a person who "studies" coins and collects coins. Numismatists, however, do not only study and collect coins. Also,...
Precious metals vs. shares
Difference between investments in gold coins and shares Investing in gold coins and stocks are two popular ways to build wealth. However, they differ significantly in terms of risk, potential returns, and other factors. In this blog, we will go over the key differences between gold coins and stocks. The...
Why you should buy physical gold and silver now
Are you interested in investing in your future? Then why not invest in precious metals, for example physical gold? Precious metals play an important role in your portfolio in today's world by providing a hedge. Especially compared to the stock trading, these are much safer. The purchasing power of precious...
