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Britannia Privy Marks: Lunar and Special Issues | 156Bullion
Explore Britannia privy marks, including the 2013–2020 Lunar edge series, anniversary issues and how to identify genuine special editions. Read more...
What Is Fractional Gold? Small Gold Bars and Coins | 156Bullion
Learn what fractional gold means, how small gold bars and coins are measured, why premiums differ and what to compare before buying. Read more...
How Do Bullion Dealers Value Gold and Silver? | 156Bullion
Learn how bullion dealers value gold and silver using live metal prices, weight, purity, condition, demand and authentication before making a quote. Read more...
22 Carat vs 24 Carat Gold Bullion Explained | 156Bullion
Learn the difference between 22-carat and 24-carat gold bullion, how purity affects total weight and durability, and what to check when comparing gold coins. Read more...
What Does Mintage Mean? Coin Mintage Explained | 156Bullion
Learn what coin mintage means, how maximum and declared mintages differ, why presentation limits can be smaller, and how collectors should compare the figures. Read more...
UK Gold and Silver Hallmarks Explained | 156Bullion
Learn how to read UK gold and silver hallmarks, what sponsor, fineness and assay office marks mean, when date letters are optional, and why bullion bars and coins may be treated differently. Read more...
What Is a Silver Round? Silver Rounds vs Coins | 156Bullion
Learn what a silver round is, how it differs from a legal-tender bullion coin, and what to check when comparing weight, purity, premium and condition. Read more...
Obverse, Reverse and Edge: Parts of a Coin | 156Bullion
Learn the essential parts of a coin, including the obverse, reverse, edge, rim, field, relief, legend and mint mark, and why these terms matter to collectors. Read more...
What Does Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Mean? | 156Bullion
Learn what Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) means, how a BU striking standard differs from a condition description, and why BU does not always mean flawless. Read more...
Why Do Bullion Coins Have a Face Value? | 156Bullion
Learn why gold and silver bullion coins carry a face value, what legal tender actually means, and how denomination differs from metal and market value. Read more...
What Is Tamper-Evident Bullion Packaging? | 156Bullion
Learn what tamper-evident packaging means for gold and silver, how assay cards and TEP work, and what sealed packaging does and does not prove. Read more...
What Are Milk Spots on Silver Coins? | 156Bullion
Learn what causes milk spots on silver coins, whether they affect silver content or collector appeal, and what buyers should check before purchasing. Read more...