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Utah exempts qualifying precious metals from state sales and use tax under Utah Code § 59-12-104. The exemption covers gold, silver, and platinum bullion with a precious metal content of at least 50% — a lower purity threshold than most states require, making the exemption unusually inclusive. Notably, palladium is explicitly excluded from Utah's bullion exemption; palladium bars and coins (other than those qualifying as foreign legal tender) are subject to Utah sales tax. US government-issued gold and silver coins qualify both under the bullion exemption and as specie legal tender under the Legal Tender Act. The capital gains treatment is equally favorable: Utah Code § 59-10-1028 provides a nonrefundable credit for capital gains recognized on the sale or exchange of gold and silver coins issued by the US government, effectively eliminating state capital gains tax on those transactions. Combined state and local sales tax rates in Utah range from approximately 6% to 8.5% depending on location — qualifying bullion is exempt from all of these.
Utah has one of the most distinctive precious metals markets in the country, anchored by a legal and policy framework that goes further than any other state in treating gold and silver as money rather than as commodities. The Utah Legal Tender Act, first enacted in 2011 as HB 317, made Utah the first state in over 80 years to recognize US-minted gold and silver coins as legal tender — a position rooted in Article I, Section 10 of the US Constitution. Subsequent legislation, including HB 306 (2024), expanded the framework to authorize electronic payment platforms backed by precious metals and to allow state vendors to accept gold and silver. Salt Lake City and Provo support active dealer markets, with smaller dealer communities in Ogden, St. George, and Logan. The combination of favorable policy, no state capital gains tax on specie, a culturally engaged investor base, and an active local dealer market makes Utah one of the more active precious metals states relative to its population.
Salt Lake City and Provo offer the strongest in-person dealer options in Utah, with multiple established dealers competing for retail business. Utah's policy environment has attracted some specialty operators and products — including the Utah Goldback, a non-monetary precious metals product denominated in fractional gold — which exist alongside the standard bullion market. For traditional bullion, both in-state dealers and online options offer competitive pricing. The 50% purity threshold means even lower-purity items that wouldn't qualify in stricter states may be exempt here — but confirm with the dealer for items near the threshold.
Verify dealer registration with the Utah Department of Commerce, check BBB profiles, and review independent customer feedback. For numismatic purchases, confirm grading certifications come from PCGS or NGC. For bullion, get written pricing relative to current spot. Note Utah's palladium exclusion — if you are purchasing palladium, sales tax applies regardless of form. For Utah-specific products like Goldbacks, understand the relationship between the product's pricing and its actual gold content before buying — these products carry premiums that reflect their novelty and utility features, not just their metal value.
Common scams in Utah follow standard patterns: telemarketing operations selling 'rare' coins at inflated premiums and online operations using wire-transfer-only payments to push exclusive offerings. Utah's specialty precious metals products — like Goldbacks — have generated consumer questions about their actual value relative to their gold content and their face-value pricing; understanding the relationship between a product's stated value and its actual metal content matters before buying. The Utah Division of Consumer Protection maintains resources for buyers who suspect they have been targeted.
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Precious metals advisory firm established in 1972 by Don McAlvany, now led by CEO David McAlvany. Over $3 billion in client precious metals purchases over five decades. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bars, precious metals IRAs, and ratio trading strategies.
Digital precious metals platform operated by McAlvany Financial Group, a Durango, CO-based precious metals firm established in 1972. Allows users to buy and sell physical gold and silver through a mobile app or website with fractional purchasing starting at $10.
Dallas-based online precious metals dealer established in 2011. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. Posts premiums on all products with payment-method pricing clearly displayed. Free insured shipping on orders over $199.
Oklahoma City-based online precious metals retailer operating since 2000. Carries a large online inventory of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, including certified numismatic coins. Posts pricing for all products by payment method. Free shipping on orders over $199.
North Dakota-based online dealer founded in 2012. Focuses on low premiums and has executed over $5 billion in total sales. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. Free insured shipping on orders over $199. Maintains a buyback program for sellers.
Maryland-based online precious metals dealer founded in 2014. Carries specialty and limited-edition releases alongside standard bullion products. Posts premiums on all products. Free shipping on orders over $199. Maintains a buyback program. Accepts multiple payment methods including cryptocurrency.
Texas-based online precious metals dealer founded in 2017. Operates with a curated product catalog rather than an exhaustive inventory, focused on popular gold and silver bullion coins, bars, and rounds. Free insured shipping on orders over $149. No phone solicitation — email support only.
California-based online precious metals dealer. Offers gold, silver, and platinum bullion products along with PCGS and NGC certified numismatic coins. Free shipping on orders over $199 with no order minimum. No phone solicitation. All shipments are insured and discreetly packaged.
Idaho-based precious metals dealer founded in 2010. Offers a monthly savings plan that allows buyers to accumulate metals in small increments through automatic purchases. Carries gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. Operates a buyback program.
New York City-based dealer founded in 2012 with both an online store and a retail location in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Offers gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and certified numismatic coins. Operates a rewards program for repeat buyers. In-person transactions available at the NYC storefront.
Dallas-based online precious metals retailer. Offers domestic and international bullion products including coins, bars, and rounds from government and private mints worldwide. Free shipping on orders over $199.
US private mint based in Arizona and Wyoming that designs, manufactures, and sells its own gold and silver bullion products. Known for distinctive stackable bar designs and collector-oriented rounds. Also produces bullion for governments and banks. Free shipping on orders over $199.
Dallas-based online precious metals dealer. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. Free insured shipping on orders over $199. Provides live chat, phone, and email customer support.
Austin-based online precious metals dealer founded in 2017. Focuses on building direct relationships with mints and distributors. Offers gold and silver bullion products with posted premiums.
Online precious metals dealer offering gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. Features a competitor price comparison tool on the website.
bullion.com →Huntington Beach-based coin dealer established in 1964. Offers both bullion and numismatic products online. Carries gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins, bars, and rounds alongside collectible and certified coins.