BULLION TERMINOLOGY - D
*Sourced from Kitco.com*
Degussa
Degussa Goldhandel GmbH is an established precious metals company located in Frankfurt, Germany. Degussa offers a range of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bars manufactured to the highest standards by LBMA recognized refiners Argor-Heraeus SA and Valcambi SA through various retail outlets around the world. Kitco offers a whole line of Degussa bullion and gift items, such as the 1 oz gold Degussa bar, 50 x 1g gold Degussa CombiBar, gold roses, gold nugget and cross pendants, etc.
Depository
Secure location used for storage of precious metals.
Double Eagle
A term used for US 90% gold coins with a denomination of $20 USD, minted between 1849 and 1933. These coins contain .9675 oz of pure gold, and weigh a total of 33.44 grams. Depending on the year of mintage, also referred to as “Liberty head” and “Saint Gaudens”.