Bullion
Precious metals (such as gold, silver, or platinum) valued strictly by weight and purity rather than face value or numismatic rarity.
Precious metals (such as gold, silver, or platinum) valued strictly by weight and purity rather than face value or numismatic rarity.
The formal study and collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related medals.
The front side of a coin, usually featuring the reigning monarch's head, portrait, or national emblem (commonly called 'heads').
The back side of a coin, typically featuring the denomination, heraldic design, or commemorative artwork (commonly called 'tails').
A flagship British gold coin introduced in 1817 containing 7.32 grams of fine gold (22-carat), widely traded both as bullion and a collector key piece.
Historic coins produced manually prior to 1662 by placing a blank metal disk between two dies and striking the top die with a hammer.
Coins manufactured using industrial machine presses driven by water, horse, steam, or electricity rather than manual hammering.