Palladium is a precious metal related to platinum. Like platinum, it is used in jewelry, and as a catalyst in chemical reactions. Some Russian palladium coins were minted in the 1990s. Although they were legal tender, they are traded as bullion.
Palladium medal by Metallium, Inc. Photo used by permission.
Diameter 19 mm, 3.1 grams (1/10 Troy oz), 99.9% pure. $80 on 7/6/2006.