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Gold offers more than just coins, rounds, and bars; it also includes unique options to diversify your investment portfolio or enhance your collection. One exciting choice is deep-sea gold, often available as flakes or shavings. Known as placer gold, one of the purest forms of this type of gold comes from the Bering Sea off the coast of Nome, Alaska. Right now, Bullion Metals offers 1 Gram Bering Sea Placer Gold Flakes.

Arrives in a glass vial with a display box!

Contains 1 Gram of flakes with a gold purity of .89 to .93.

Features small flakes and nuggets of natural gold.

Sourced from the Bering Sea placer gold deposits.

The harsh and unpredictable weather conditions of the Bering Sea pose significant risks to gold mining operations. Sudden storms can produce massive waves and strong winds, potentially capsizing vessels or sweeping miners overboard. The frigid water temperatures, often near freezing, mean that anyone who falls into the sea faces the immediate threat of hypothermia.

Natural placer gold is formed when gold is eroded from its original source and transported by natural elements like water or wind. This process results in smooth, rounded flakes and nuggets. Gold sourced from the Bering Sea is particularly valued for its higher purity, typically ranging from 89% to 93%, with 6% to 9% silver content. In contrast, placer gold from other American regions usually has a purity range of 60% to 75%.