How precious-metal pricing works
The spot price is the live market value of one troy ounce of pure metal, set continuously by global commodity exchanges. It’s the baseline from which every coin and bar is priced. Physical bullion always trades a little above spot — that difference is the premium.
Spot vs. premium
The premium covers refining or minting, distribution, insurance and dealer margin. Smaller items and intricate coins carry higher premiums per ounce than large cast bars, because the fabrication cost is spread over less metal. At BTC Mints the metal value and the premium are shown separately on every product, so you always know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why prices move
Gold and silver respond to interest rates, inflation, currency strength and safe-haven demand. Bitcoin moves on its own market dynamics. Because we price in real time, converting crypto to metal locks in today’s rate the moment your payment confirms.
Buying at the live rate
When you check out, your order total is fixed at the spot price and premium displayed at confirmation. From that point the metal is yours at that price, regardless of subsequent market movement.
Gold and silver price today
The figures above are live spot prices — the global market value of one troy ounce of pure metal. They update every 60 seconds, the same feed that prices every coin and bar in our catalogue. Gold and silver are quoted in US dollars per troy ounce by convention, and we also show the equivalent in grams, kilos and Bitcoin so you can compare instantly.
What is a troy ounce?
Precious metals are measured in troy ounces, not the standard (avoirdupois) ounce used for groceries. One troy ounce equals about 31.10 grams — roughly 10% heavier than a regular ounce. Every weight on BTC Mints uses troy measurements, so a “1 oz” gold coin contains a full troy ounce of fine gold.
The gold-to-silver ratio
Dividing the gold price by the silver price gives the gold-to-silver ratio — a figure investors watch to judge relative value. A historically high ratio suggests silver may be undervalued versus gold, and vice versa. Because both prices are live here, you can track the ratio in real time before deciding which metal to buy.
Why convert Bitcoin to metal now?
Bitcoin and gold are both scarce, but they move independently. Rotating a portion of crypto into physical metal at the live rate locks in tangible value and hedges crypto volatility — and with BTC Mints your price is fixed the instant your payment confirms, regardless of where the market goes next.
Gold chart tracks PAX Gold (1:1 allocated gold) as a live proxy. Figures are indicative market data and refresh continuously; the price applied to an order is the one shown at checkout confirmation.