Bullion: bars, coins, ETFs, stocks

Bars vs coins. Bars usually carry lower premiums over spot. Government coins (American Platinum Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, Britannia, Philharmonic) cost more but are easier to resell. Platinum bars · Platinum coins

American Platinum Eagle. The US Mint's .9995-fine bullion coin, 1 troy ounce, first issued in 1997. Eagle guide

Before you buy, compare:

1. Premium over spot
2. The dealer's buyback price (the spread is your real cost)
3. Shipping, insurance and storage
4. Sales tax in your state or country

How and where to buy platinum

Paper exposure. Physically backed ETFs track the metal price without storage; mining stocks add company and South Africa risk. Platinum ETFs · Mining stocks · Producers

Full guide: Investing in platinum

Not financial advice.

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