Why melt value matters for portfolio tracking
The numismatic (collector) value of a coin can vary based on condition, demand, and market trends — factors that are hard to track daily. Melt value, by contrast, is purely a function of metal content and spot price, making it a reliable floor value that you can monitor in real time.
For stacks of common silver coins, junk silver bags, or gold bullion coins, melt value essentially IS the portfolio value. The app tracks this automatically for every metal coin in your collection.
Gold, silver, and platinum — all tracked together
Add gold coins (American Eagles, Krugerrands, Sovereigns), silver coins (Morgans, Silver Eagles, pre-65 junk silver), and platinum coins (American Platinum Eagles) to your collection and the app aggregates their combined melt value in a single dashboard.
Each metal is shown separately with its current spot price, your total weight held, and the current value — plus a combined portfolio total so you can see your full precious metals exposure at a glance.
Price alerts and market notifications
Set price alerts for gold, silver, or platinum and the app will notify you when the spot price crosses a threshold you define. This is useful if you're planning to sell when gold reaches a certain level, or if you want to buy more silver when a price dip occurs.
Alerts work in the background — you don't need to have the app open to receive a notification when your target price is hit.
Cost basis and gain tracking
Enter what you paid for each coin and the app tracks your cost basis against the current melt value, showing your unrealized gain or loss on each holding and across the portfolio as a whole.
This is particularly useful at tax time for long-term holders who need to calculate capital gains on precious metals sales. Export a cost basis report directly from the app to share with your accountant.
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