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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Here's more to know about Fort Knox and the bullion depository:
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Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Texans will be able to use their gold and silver holdings, stored in the state's bullion depository, for payments through electronic systems such as mobile apps or debit cards.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
To qualify, gold must meet specific purity standards, with bullion bars and coins typically needing to be at least 99.5% pure.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
At the time, Jonathan estimated his store lost between $2 million and $2.5 million in cash and inventory — gold bullion, silver bars, white gold and platinum pieces, multiple high-end watches and center-stone diamond engagement rings.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Texans will be able to use their gold and silver holdings, stored in the state's bullion depository, for payments through electronic systems such as mobile apps or debit cards.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
To qualify, gold must meet specific purity standards, with bullion bars and coins typically needing to be at least 99.5% pure.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
At the time, Jonathan estimated his store lost between $2 million and $2.5 million in cash and inventory — gold bullion, silver bars, white gold and platinum pieces, multiple high-end watches and center-stone diamond engagement rings.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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“Bullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullion. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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bullion
noun
bul·lion
ˈbu̇l-yən 
: gold or silver especially in bars or blocks
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