bullion
noun
bul·lion
ˈbu̇l-yən 
-ˌyän
-ˌyän
1
a
: gold or silver considered as so much metal
the bullion contained in a silver dollar
b
: metal in the mass
lead bullion
2
clothing
: lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads
the bullion on his uniform
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Higher yields dent the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
For example, a gold IRA company might require $5,000 or more per metals purchase, or require purchases in certain increments tied to bullion bars or specific coin products.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Management reiterated that maintaining a robust dividend framework is a priority, especially considering the company’s sensitivity to bullion prices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
For example, a gold IRA company might require $5,000 or more per metals purchase, or require purchases in certain increments tied to bullion bars or specific coin products.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Management reiterated that maintaining a robust dividend framework is a priority, especially considering the company’s sensitivity to bullion prices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Bullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullion. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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bullion
noun
bul·lion
ˈbu̇l-yən
: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks
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