1
a
: gold or silver considered as so much metal
the bullion contained in a silver dollar
b
: metal in the mass
lead bullion
2
clothing
: lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads
the bullion on his uniform
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Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The episode was a viable crisis because the gold standard meant that foreign governments could swap greenbacks for gold bullion through the Federal Reserve Bank’s exchange window.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Many investors expect gold’s advance will resume after this month’s volatility, as central bank buying of bullion, and a weakening U.S. dollar, cements the long-term bull case.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
As a result, only certain coins and bullion products qualify for inclusion in a gold IRA.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The episode was a viable crisis because the gold standard meant that foreign governments could swap greenbacks for gold bullion through the Federal Reserve Bank’s exchange window.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Many investors expect gold’s advance will resume after this month’s volatility, as central bank buying of bullion, and a weakening U.S. dollar, cements the long-term bull case.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
As a result, only certain coins and bullion products qualify for inclusion in a gold IRA.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Bullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullion. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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bullion
noun
bul·lion
ˈbu̇l-yən 
: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks
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