The Happy Coin Blog

A zoomed-in picture of a 2 troy ounce .999+ gold bar. A picture of a 100 troy ounce .999+ silver bar. The value density of a precious metal is the price of that metal per unit weight (traditionally measured in troy ounces).[1] As of Nov 21st, 2025, the current value density of gold is $4,063.20/ozt, making our 2 oz gold bar worth $8,112.40 in melt value. In comparison, the current value density of silver is $49.43/ozt, making this 100 troy ounce bar worth only $4,943.00 in comparison.[2] …

Beginning in 1986, the American Gold Eagle came onto the scene and established itself as one of the leading gold bullion options. However, there are a lot of different strike types (business, proof, reverse proof, burnished) and some interesting history behind the coins. The Happy Coin purchases and sells gold bullion similar to the coins featured on a regular basis. …