Jun 2025
Gold Nears Breakout Amid Consolidation Triangle
Markets moving into risk-off, with equities under pressure More tariff turmoil supports gold but with a lesser impact than previouslyGold contained in a narrow range, continues to consolidate – - but is close to completing a tringle formation, which implies a reasonably imminent breakoutPolitics will determine in which directionSilver has... Read more
May 2025
Gold Market Outlook May 2025: Key Trends
Risk premium still unwinding in gold, as the focus turns to the EUContinued uncertainty over US policy has been supportive over the past fortnightAlthough the rapid change in proposed 50% tariffs on the EU has generated a fall over the past weekendThe latest trade statistics from Hong Kong reinforce the anecdotal evidence of a resurgence in Chinese... Read more
May 2025
What is a Piedfort Coin?
Piedfort coins are coins that are thicker and heavier than regular issues of the same denomination. These coins are often struck in limited mintages to proof quality, making them highly sought after by both coin collectors and investors. The history of piedfort coins dates back to the Middle Ages, when they served as prestige pieces or reference... Read more
May 2025
Is Gold Exempt from Inheritance Tax in the UK?
Gold has been used to preserve and pass down wealth for generations, whether it’s in the form of heirloom jewellery or bullion bars and coins. But, for some people, it can be confusing to understand how inheritance tax applies to gold. In this article, we explain the inheritance tax rules that apply to gold in the UK and some strategies to reduce... Read more
May 2025
Gold Price Tests $3,200: Is a Double Top Forming?
Risk premium still unwinding in gold, especially after the Sino-US trade talks over this past weekendGold has now unwound more than 50% of its most recent strong rally and is testing $3,200.If it trades below $3,199 it will have completed a technical double-top formation, which could - could – herald a further $235 declineIn our view this is unlike... Read more
May 2025
What Are Milk Spots & How Do They Affect the Value of Silver Coins?
Milk spots are white, cloudy marks that can appear on the surface of silver coins and bars – even on untouched pieces that have been stored in pristine condition. While they don’t affect a piece’s metal content, they can understandably be a source of concern for silver investors and collectors. In this article, we explore what silver milk spots ar... Read more
May 2025
German Commemorative Gold Coins: A Worthy Substitute for a German Bullion Coin?
The introduction of an investor-oriented medal by the Bavarian State Mint in Munich has raised an interesting question: Why are there still no official bullion coins from the Federal Republic of Germany? The simple answer may be: there is no real need. Since the introduction of the euro in 2002, Germany has regularly issued gold coins with face val... Read more
May 2025
Why is Silver So Cheap?
Even though silver and gold are both widely used in jewellery and investment, gold is currently worth nearly 100x more than silver. Why is that? In this blog post, we explore why silver is cheaper than gold. We’ll look at historical context, supply and demand dynamics, and investor perception, as well as when it’s a better time to invest in silver... Read more
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