Beyond the Bar

Gold Spot Price: Everything You May Not Know

Why are Aurums sold over the spot price of gold? What is the spot price of gold anyway, and should all gold products cost the same as their melt value? Wait, what’s a melt value? Let’s dive in.

Frank Frazetta Artwork: Origins & Inspirations

Sitting somewhere between comic books, sci-fi, and Baroque masters, discover where Frank Frazetta’s iconic style came from (and how to own a unique piece of the artist’s legacy).

The Gold Standard & US Government: A Complicated History

Think that the US government has always made smart decisions about gold? From mass confiscation to the Nixon Shock, discover the volatile history of gold in the US.

MetalMark Launches Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

MetalMark has announced its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, which includes Bitcoin already held as an asset, plus the purchase of more over time.

Will the US Return to the Gold Standard? The Pros, Cons, & Challenges Explained

In an era marked by economic uncertainty, weakening fiat, competing ideas for a world reserve currency, and the continued rise of Bitcoin, there’s a growing conversation: What would happen if we return the US dollar to the Gold Standard?

Is Dollar Cost Averaging a Great Gold Investing Strategy?

If you’re an investor with a smaller budget, dollar-cost averaging might be an excellent gold investment strategy for you. Discover the benefits of buying gold over time.

Fractional Gold 101: Investing Like It’s 2024

From coins to certificates, discover how buying smaller amounts of gold is a growing strategy for individual portfolios — in ways you may not expect.