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Downloadables

Downloadables are free guides, checklists, and templates for collectors. Each file explains one topic clearly so you can move from reading to doing—no jargon, no pressure.

What you will find

  • Short guides that answer common questions in plain language
  • Step-by-step checklists for buying, selling, and storage
  • Printable templates for inventory and documentation
  • One-page explainers to share with a family member

How to use these guides

Start with the section that fits your next step. New to bullion? Read the Beginner’s Guide to Precious Metals, then explore the Education hub for deeper topics.

Featured downloads

Checklists and templates

  • Buying coins and bars — confirm metal, mint, weight, dimensions, finish, packaging, documentation
  • Selling to a dealer — group items, note serials, bring helpful paperwork
  • Storage and care — capsules, tubes, and handling to protect surfaces
  • Inventory template — item, weight, mint, serial, purchase date, notes for simple record keeping

Quick answers

New here? Begin with the Beginner’s Guide and the buying checklist.

Verifying an order? Match specs, check weight and dimensions, review edges and mint marks; confirm assay serials when present. See what an assay certificate confirms.

Premiums moving? They reflect minting, distribution, and demand. Learn more in Gold Premiums Explained.

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