A

• Alloy

  A mixture of metals used to increase strength or durability (for example, adding copper to gold).

• Assay

  A test used to determine the metal content and purity of gold or silver.

• Asset

  Something that holds value and can be owned; gold and silver are considered physical assets.

B

• Bar

  A solid piece of gold or silver made to a standardized weight and purity, valued mainly for its metal content.

• Bearer Asset

  An asset whose ownership depends on physical possession, not registration or accounts.

• Bullion

  Gold or silver valued primarily for weight and purity rather than design, rarity, or history.

• Bullion Coin

  A coin, usually government-issued, valued mainly for its metal content.

C

• Circulating Coin

  A coin originally intended for everyday use as money.

• Collecting (Numismatic)

  The practice of acquiring coins or metals for historical, artistic, or rarity-based reasons.

• Commodity

  A basic good that can be bought or sold, often standardized (gold and silver function as commodities).

• Continuity

  The unbroken use or recognition of something over long periods of time.

• Custody

  The act of holding and safeguarding physical assets.

D