Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium are the most desirable and economically demanded Precious Metals in the world. Limited supply, increasing demand, government uncertainty, and collectability are all factors in determining the cost of a Precious Metal.
Gold and Silver are only formed during the explosion of massive stars and transported to earth through meteorites. Platinum is formed by the solidification of magma in the Earth's mantle and crust while Palladium forms during the crystallization of magma.
The world's total gold supply is estimated to be around 244,000 metric tons. However, some estimate 400,000 metric tons of gold remains inaccessible beneath the Earth's crust. The largest gold deposits discovered have been located in China, Australia, Russia, United States, Canada, and Ghana.
There is an estimated 1.74 million metric tons of silver discovered to date. About 550,000 remain in the Earth's crust available for mining. The countries with the highest amount of silver reserves include Peru, Australia, Russia, China, Poland, and Mexico.
Purchasing physical bullion is a way for investors to display the aesthetics of Precious Metals while maintaining the value of their portfolio. It can be purchased from Government Owned Mints or Private Mints through licensed dealers. The value of the Precious Metal is what protects against economic and government uncertainty.
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