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All guides →What “the gold price” really means
Spot, futures, the LBMA fix and why your dealer quotes differently.
Troy ounces, grams and kilo bars
The units of the gold market, and how to convert between them.
Carats and fineness
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How to spot a gold scam
The warning signs, and the checks to make before you pay.
What's my gold worth?
Melt value at today's spot
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Melt value is the gold content alone. Dealers typically pay less than melt value, and charge more when selling.