I believe gold bullion, and to a lesser extent silver bullion, are time-honored commodities of choice for preserving wealth.

Hi. My name is Lee Campbell. My primary goal is to provide the key facts so you are well informed when buying gold or silver bullion.

Did you know precious metals got their name because they are difficult to extract from the earth?

The complexities involved in mining gold and silver make them rare…and this rarity makes them valuable.

For thousands of years, nations used gold bullion and silver bullion as money and to store value.

And because these precious metals are rare, the proliferation of national currencies was restrained.

Nevertheless this limitation on money creation was set aside during the 20th century. Nations ended the common use of gold/silver coins and paper money that could be exchanged for gold or silver by the bearer.

Currencies - backed by the public’s confidence (not precious metals) - were then issued in much higher numbers resulting in their devaluation.

Some international trade benefits may result from a weakened currency in the short term. However, in the long run it can also punish consumers since a weak currency by definition has lost some of its purchasing power.

Whether or not you share the my opinions, you are probably here to learn more about precious metals.

You have come to the right place if you do not want to be overwhelmed with unnecessary details.

Just The Facts Please

Researching a gold or silver bullion purchase should not require a PhD in economics....or that you be a precious metals expert.

You already know that societies around the world face serious financial challenges, so a constant drumming of the danger is unproductive.

However, you want to learn more about these precious metals before you make a purchase. You ask yourself basic questions such as ...

• What are the options?
• Should I own bullion coins or bullion bars?
• Are pure gold coins better than alloy gold coins?

My wife and I purchased our first silver and gold bullion back in 1994. As a result, I receive far more direct mail than is helpful from businesses trying to sell us gold and silver. I understand that excessive hype causes fatigue.

So I will do my best to share what I have learned as a layperson in a straightforward manner.

What Else?

It's my aim to cut through the noise and provide you reliable and concise answers to common- sense questions. Like ...

• Why are silver and gold bar assay certificates important?
• What are the gold or silver weights of various coins?
• Which coins are the most widely traded?
• What is the silver content in coins?
• Why a gold IRA?

And...

• What are some of the common gold and silver rare coins?
• How do I buy silver or gold bullion?
• Why do bullion coins usually cost less than rare coins?
• What are the current gold and silver spot prices?
• How are gold and silver prices of bullion products determined?

The answers to these questions (and more) about precious metals are free and easy to find at GoldBullion-SilverBullion.com.

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