What is fractional coin?

Short answer: A fractional coin is a bullion coin containing less than one troy ounce of metal, such as a half, quarter or tenth ounce.

Fractional coins let you buy in smaller amounts, but their premium per gram is usually higher than for one-ounce coins.

Try it: Bullion weight tables

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