Editorial standards
Editorial policy
The standards behind guides, comparisons and product explanations on Gold Finder.
Gold Finder separates sourced facts from general explanation, cites primary references where possible, avoids unsupported rankings and updates time-sensitive statements when reliable new information appears.
Reviewed September 2026
What to know first
Primary sources are preferred.
Commercial relationships are disclosed.
No invented testing or ratings.
Material corrections are made promptly.
Source hierarchy
Official mints, tax authorities, LBMA, World Gold Council, Amazon product data and original manufacturer material take priority over summaries from third parties.
Comparison language
Guides explain trade-offs such as weight, fineness, premium, recognition and storage. They do not claim that one item is universally best without evidence and a clearly stated method.
Updates and corrections
Dates appear on substantial guides. Time-sensitive tax, product and market statements are checked against current sources. Readers can report errors using the operator details in the legal notice.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon approve the editorial content?
No. Amazon supplies marketplace product data; Gold Finder is responsible for its editorial explanations.
Are products physically tested?
Gold Finder does not claim physical testing unless a page explicitly documents such a test and evidence.
Can an affiliate link affect a factual statement?
No. Affiliate status is disclosed and does not change product specifications.
Primary sources
Use these official references to check specifications and rules that may change.
Google – Helpful, reliable content