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Troy Ounce Versus Ounce: What’s the Difference?

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Troy Ounce Versus Ounce: What’s the Difference?
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Oxford Gold Group
By Oxford Gold Group
1/9/2023Updated: 2/6/2023

Precious metals like gold and silver are excellent investments. Unlike most financial assets, they offer protection against inflation and don’t pose a risk to your credit. But what good is such an investment if you don’t know how to calculate its value?

You might have difficulty determining how traders measure gold if you’ve recently started investing and collecting gold and silver. Understanding Troy ounce versus ounce is the first step in getting started in this field. Even when dealing with small amounts of gold and silver, using the wrong unit of measure causes complications.

What Is a Troy Ounce?

You’ve probably heard of “Troy ounce” in advertisements or marketing materials for precious metals like silver and gold. Typically, individuals familiar with the Troy ounce thoroughly understand its role in determining the value of metals in the bullion industry.
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