A closer look at Augusta’s education-led service, $50,000 minimum and published account costs.
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Augusta Precious Metals works with people considering physical gold or silver in a self-directed IRA. Its service is built around education, help coordinating the account process and ongoing support. Founded in 2012, the company describes a dedicated team for the life of the account. Company background and service.
This profile helps you decide what to ask before contacting the company. If you are ready to prepare the paperwork, use our Augusta account-setup checklist.
The initial purchase threshold is $50,000, for an IRA or personal-funds purchase. It goes toward the metals, rather than an additional account charge.
| Charge | Published amount |
|---|---|
| Account setup | $50 once |
| Custodian | $125 annually |
| Storage and insurance | $110 annually |
| Total account charges | $285 in year one; $235 per year thereafter |
Checked 22 October 2026 against Augusta’s current FAQ. Metals prices and the purchase-to-resale difference are separate. Fee coverage, if offered, depends on eligibility and written terms. Confirm the schedule for your account before funding.
Use the IRA fee comparison worksheet to compare complete quotes over the same holding period.
Augusta’s website offers a free information kit and one-to-one discussion with salaried educators. Ask what the discussion covers and whether you meet any conference eligibility requirements. Its published education process separates learning, speaking with the team and deciding whether to proceed.
Bring a list of questions: which products are available, what each costs, who administers the account and what documents you receive. Take time to review the responses before committing funds.
Augusta identifies Equity Trust for IRA administration and Delaware Depository for storage. Those roles are separate from the dealer selling the metals. Its account guide describes opening the self-directed IRA, arranging eligible funding, selecting products and delivery to the depository.
Ask the named custodian to confirm the account documents, ownership records and storage arrangement. For a transfer or rollover, your current plan administrator should confirm eligibility and the procedure that applies to your account.
Augusta says its quoted purchase price already includes its dealer margin; no separate sales commission is added. Request the exact product, quantity, total price and current resale quote together.
Ask Augusta for a live bid for the exact holdings. It reports no separate liquidation fee on an accepted buyback. Future repurchases and prices are not guaranteed; compare the offered proceeds and applicable terms at the time.
No. Consider the purchase threshold, ongoing costs, access to your money and your reasons for holding physical metals. Precious metals can lose value. Discuss your circumstances with qualified financial and tax advisers.
The price and buyback details above come from Augusta’s published FAQ; request current written terms.
Updated 22 October 2026 from the provider sources linked above. We have not opened an account or tested customer service, and we have not verified an executable quote for you. We do not assign a numerical quality score. This is educational information, not personalized investment, legal or tax advice.
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