Affiliate Disclosures
We believe in full transparency. Here is exactly how Minted Metal earns revenue and why it does not compromise our editorial integrity.
How We Earn Revenue
Minted Metal earns revenue primarily through affiliate partnerships with precious metals dealers and Gold IRA companies. When you click on certain links on our site and complete a purchase or account signup, we may earn a commission. This commission comes from the merchant, not from you — you pay the same price regardless of whether you use our link.
Compensation is typically a percentage-based commission on qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links. The commission rate varies by dealer and product category. We are not paid flat fees for reviews, and dealers cannot pay for higher ratings.
Affiliate links are present in dealer reviews, comparison tables, and recommendation content. We identify affiliate relationships wherever they appear.
What This Means for You
Our affiliate partnerships support the cost of operating this site: research, hosting, editorial staff, and the real orders we place as part of our dealer review process. Without affiliate revenue, independent precious metals research would not be financially viable.
That said, affiliate relationships have zero influence on our editorial decisions. Dealers with lucrative affiliate programs receive no preferential treatment. Dealers without affiliate programs are reviewed equally if they serve our readers.
No Paid Placements
No company can pay to be featured, reviewed, or ranked on Minted Metal. Our comparison tables are ordered by editorial merit, not by affiliate payout. Companies cannot pay to suppress negative findings or inflate their scores.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial team operates independently from business development. Writers and editors are compensated with fixed pay and never receive bonuses or commissions tied to affiliate performance. For a complete explanation of our editorial standards, read our editorial policy.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or disclosure practices, contact us. We are happy to explain how any specific recommendation or link on our site works.