Apr 2025
Gold Hits $3,500, Silver Eyes Breakout
New gold high made in real terms; maintaining the view that this could be the peak. Uncertainty premium unwinding Gold’s intraday print of $3,500.10 on 22nd April took out the old record intraday high (in today’s dollar terms) of $3,486. This was a nominal $850 on 21st January 1980 amidst the second oil crisis, the Afghanistan and Iranian crises... Read more
Apr 2025
Buying Bullion by Post: Guide to Ordering Bullion by Mail
Buying bullion online can feel scary, but if you’re buying from a trusted and reputable dealer, it’s a convenient, secure, and often more cost-effective way to grow your precious metals holdings. If you’re new to the online bullion world, here’s our guide to buying bullion by post. We’ll show you what’s involved, how to make sure you're buying f... Read more
Apr 2025
How Many Grams in an Ounce of Gold?
Gold is measured in troy ounces, with each ounce of gold equating to about 31.105 grams. If you’re new to the world of precious metals, understanding the difference between troy ounces, standard ounces, and grams is essential when buying, selling, or valuing your bullion pieces. In this article, we’ll go beyond how many ounces are in a gram of go... Read more
Apr 2025
The Rarest And Most Valuable Coins in the World
The world’s rarest and most valuable coins aren’t necessarily prized for their precious metal content. Some of these hold value for their historical significance, intriguing backstories, or extreme rarity. In this blog, we look at the most rare and valuable coins that attract coin collectors from across the globe. 1344 Edward III Gold Florin C... Read more
Apr 2025
Gold's Record Surge: Navigating the 2025 Precious Metals Landscape
Well, that was an interesting fortnight!Gold posts new record highs in nominal terms ($3,246), then retreats slightly.In real terms we are, at $3,200, now 8% below the intraday high (in today’s dollar terms) of $3,486. This was a nominal $850 on 21st January 1980 amidst the second oil crisis, the Afghanistan and Iranian crises and the failed... Read more
Apr 2025
What is Silver Stacking?
Silver stacking is the practice of gradually collecting physical silver bullion – usually in the form of coins, bars, and rounds – as a way to preserve wealth and diversify beyond traditional financial assets. The term ‘silver stacking’ comes from the way investors and collectors literally stack their silver coins or bars. It’s a physical approac... Read more
Mar 2025
Gold Hits Record $3,124 Amid Trade Tensions
Gold continues to defy gravity, clearing the nominal intraday record of $3,057 (20th March) to post $3,124 on 31st March, as at time of writing.In real terms, though, we are still 11% below the intraday high (in today’s dollar terms) of $3,486. This was a nominal $850 on 21st January 1980 amidst the second oil crisis, the Afghanistan and Iranian cr... Read more
Mar 2025
What is a Gold Ingot?
A gold ingot is a specific type of gold bar produced by pouring molten gold into a mould. The term ‘ingot’ comes from the mould in which the gold is cast. Gold ingots are different to minted bars, which are produced by cutting or stamping sheets of gold bullion into a uniform shape. Since gold ingots are cast, they often have a slightly rougher and... Read more
Mar 2025
Gold Hits Record $3,057 Amid Global Uncertainty
In the middle of March gold cleared the $3,000 level, drumming up much press coverage in the processThe driving forces are broadly unchanged in terms of geopolitics and the uncertain economic prognosis, now extending to the United StatesThe intraday high thus far was $3,057 on 20th March; the subsequent small correction is finding support from the... Read more
Mar 2025
Sterling Silver and Regular Silver - What's the Difference?
To the untrained eye, sterling silver and pure silver might look the same. But these two types of silver have numerous differences when it comes to their purity, uses, and investment value. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the differences between sterling silver and ‘real’ silver, including the pros and cons of each type of metal and how to... Read more