Feb 2026
Precious snapshot
We wrote last week - "Gold has pierced $5,000 at the start of this week, with silver clearing $100 last Friday. The press is using words like “frenzy” and that’s not an over-exaggeration as people rush to join the party. I fear for the hangover, but it’s not looking as if it’s coming quite yet. Fall-out from the Japanese bond market developments t... Read more
Feb 2026
What is Coin Clipping & How Does it Work?
For much of British history, circulating coins were made from gold or silver. During this period, people would practice what’s known as ‘coin clipping’: shaving off small amounts of precious metal from the edges of coins, melting them down, and selling for a profit. This was, of course, illegal, but the practice was difficult to detect. Eventuall... Read more
Feb 2026
Gold vs Diamonds: Which is Best for Investment?
When it comes to jewellery, it doesn’t get more luxurious than gold or diamonds. Both of these materials are valued for their beauty as well as their ability to store wealth, but as investments, gold and diamonds function very differently… In this blog, we explain what to know about investing in gold vs diamonds. We’ll look at the similarities an... Read more
Jan 2026
And the beat goes on….
Gold has pierced $5,000 at the start of this week, with silver clearing $100 last Friday. The press is using words like “frenzy” and that’s not an over-exaggeration as people rush to join the party. I fear for the hangover, but it’s not looking as if it’s coming quite yet. Fall-out from the Japanese bond market developments this weekend provided... Read more
Jan 2026
Silver massively overblown. The Log chart shows just how much
Geopolitical developments and renewed focus on the independence of the Federal Reserve, plus price-chasing at the professional and retail levels have driven gold and silver to more fresh highs. Silver is particularly febrile, with high volumes in both directions at the grass roots, which is a warning sign. Quick year2025 round-up Price change... Read more
Jan 2026
LBMA 2026 PM forecast survey
12 January 2016. This was submitted before the news of the DoJ probe into the Fed Rhona O’Connell GOLD: Hi 4950 Lo 3650 Ave 4380 Geopolitics are supportive in the first part of the year, with the markets tense and watching any changes in the President Trump’s political or economic stance. US Constitutional issues will also be supportiv... Read more
Jan 2026
Why Do Gold Prices Plummet? Causes and Economic Factors
When we look at gold’s historical prices, we see that it’s gone through clear periods of both rising and falling. So what makes gold prices fall? In this article, we discuss the various factors that can cause gold prices to drop, the reasons behind gold’s most recent price drop, and when’s the best time to buy gold.How supply affects gold prices... Read more
Jan 2026
Why Has Gold Always Been Valuable?
Walk into any history museum and you’ll see gold everywhere: Tutankhamen’s funerary mask, ancient gold coins, ceremonial jewellery, gold medals, and gold artifacts from thousands of years ago. It’s clear that, to humankind, gold stands out amongst other precious metals. But why has gold always been valuable? And why is gold more prized than rarer m... Read more
Jan 2026
Gold Certificates - All You Need to Know
Gold certificates can mean a few different things depending on the context. Historically, they were official paper documents that represented ownership of a certain amount of gold held by a bank or government. These certificates circulated like currency and could be redeemed for physical gold at any time. Today, gold certificates are used by bank... Read more
Jan 2026
Fiat Currency - What is Fiat/Paper Money?
We use fiat currency everyday, all across the monetary system, but many people don’t fully understand what it is or why it exists. In this blog, we explain what fiat money is, the history and evolution of fiat currencies, why society needs money, and the pros and cons of fiat currencies. What is fiat money? Fiat money is a type of currency that’s... Read more