Browse our other Items  Silver Plated Collectibles Solid Silver Collectibles Gold Plated Collectibles Solid Gold Collectibles 30 day 100% Satisfaction money back guarantee!  Need a Listing Bid Cancellation? NO PROBLEM!  Need to Return an item? NO PROBLEM!  Our answer is always NO PROBLEM!  5 Star Rating Satisfaction is our priority whether your happy with your purchase or not we want you to be happy with our custom service and this is why we say... NO PROBLEM! __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding the terms that are used for these type of products: The phrase "100 Mills", "500 Mills" or "5 Microns": Describe the supposed thickness of clad or plating (also known as electroplating) that is on the bar or coin. If you see the phrase "100 mills", "500 mills","or "5 Microns" on the bar or coin or in a listing title and or description it is most definitely not solid silver or gold. Definition for "Clad", "Plated" or "Plating": A clad, plating or plated bar or is one that has multiple layers of metal in it, around it, or covering it; our current clad bars and coins consist of an inner core of brass, with outer layer of silver or gold. Again, If you see the word(s) 5 microns,clad, plating, plated, or layered on the bar or coin or in a listing title and or description it is most definitely not solid silver or gold. There are many differences in the bars and coins you can purchase from us. Whether they are silver or gold either solid or plated they all serve a different purpose and carry different values. Gold plated or silver plated bars and coins should be viewed differently than you would pure 24kt .999 Gold or Silver. They are completely different and serve two completely different purposes. Solid silver and gold are for investment while gold and silver plated bars and coins are made for the purpose of collecting. For instance, collectible sports memorabilia that can increase in value or art over time. Both have value but are suitable for different purposes. Gold flakes are 'imitation gold' this means no Gold content.  They are not painted they simply are a combination of metals melted together to create the appearance of gold. This is the industrial standard world wide. These are made by many companies for various reasons. the creation of Gold vial flakes was and still is for the sole purpose of a novelty gift item. Anyone claiming that their flakes have some sort of gold content or gold plating are being deceptive and dishonest. Regardless of the fact no gold content exists within them they are absolutely fun to have and safe to use it arts and decorations. they are made of a combination of three metals copper, brass, and zinc.