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The MGS Precious Metals Blog

Manhattan Gold & Silver is an industry leader in precious metal pricing and refining with more than 30 years of experience. During our time in the business, we’ve found the topic of precious metals to be a vast and interesting one. Here on our precious metals blog, we write in-depth posts about the science of precious metal refining, historical and modern uses for precious metals, market news, and much more.

A Quick Look at Manufacturing and Industrial Uses for Platinum

There are many manufacturing and industrial uses for platinum that drive demand, and with it, the payout you can receive for selling platinum scrap.

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What’s the Difference Between a Refinery and a Mint?

Are you curious about the difference between a refinery and a mint? Learn more here about what distinguishes these enterprises from each other.

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Platinum in Hydrogen Fuel Cells: How This Metal Makes Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Possible

Learn why there’s platinum in hydrogen fuel cells, and why hydrogen-powered vehicles are an environmentally friendly alternative for the future.

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Tips for Quickly Identifying Precious White Metal Jewelry

Check out these tips for identifying precious white metal jewelry that help you tell the difference between silver, white gold, platinum, and palladium.

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Manhattan Gold & Silver Does Not Buy Ore or Refine It

Because we’ve been receiving an increasing number of shipments, we’d like to remind everyone that Manhattan Gold & Silver does not buy ore or refine it.

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Hail King Henry, World’s Largest Gold Rock Specimen!

Meet King Henry, the world’s largest gold rock specimen, on permanent display at Perth Mint in East Perth, Australia, the country where it was discovered.

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