Track metal across several storage locations

Short answer: Give every piece a storage location in your records, keep one master list, and review it yearly so you always know what is where.

Name your locations

Use clear, short names for each place you store metal, such as home safe, bank box or vault, and use the same names every time.

When you add a purchase, note where it will be kept. When you move a piece, update the location the same day.

A single list that shows what is at each location lets you check totals quickly and gives your family one place to look.

Note who can open each location and how, so the metal can be reached if something happens to you.

Is it wise to split metal across locations?+

Many people do, because it spreads risk. It also makes records more important, because you have more places to keep track of.

How do I handle metal held by a custodian?+

Record the custodian, whether the storage is allocated, and keep their statements with your records.