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Comparison

Segregated vs. Commingled Vault Storage

Understanding the two main approaches to professional precious metals storage.

Segregated Storage

Your specific coins and bars are stored separately and labeled as yours. When you request delivery, you receive the exact items you deposited.

**Advantages:**

**Considerations:**

  • You receive your exact metals back
  • Complete peace of mind about ownership
  • Ideal for numismatic coins with individual characteristics
  • Slightly higher storage fees
  • Requires more vault space

Commingled (Allocated) Storage

Your metals are stored alongside identical products from other clients. You own a specific quantity of a specific product, but not specific serial-numbered items.

**Advantages:**

**Considerations:**

  • Lower storage costs
  • Fine for fungible bullion (one American Eagle is identical to another)
  • You may not receive the exact items you deposited
  • Less suitable for numismatic or serialized items

Our Recommendation

For bullion coins and bars, either method provides complete ownership security. For numismatic coins, rare items, or client preference, segregated storage is recommended.

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Intervault Trading
Private Metals Specialists · Since 1983