Oct 2024
How Much Gold is Kept in the Bank of England?
The Bank of England holds around 400,000 gold bars with a value of more than £200 billion pounds. As the second-largest holder of gold reserves in the world, after the New York Federal Reserve, the Bank stores gold on behalf of customers including central banks, national governments, financial institutions, and LBMA bullion bank members. In this... Read more
Oct 2024
Minimum Amount to Invest in Gold?
Gold investing isn’t just for big budgets or high rollers – contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to spend thousands of pounds to invest in gold. Gold bullion bars and coins come in a range of sizes that make gold accessible for everyone, whether you’re investing £100 or £10,000. If you’d like to start investing in gold but don’t have a mass... Read more
Oct 2024
Giving Silver as a Gift
Gifting silver is a timeless tradition that combines elegance, sentimentality, and universal value. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, marking a milestone, or simply want to show someone you appreciate them, it’s rare to find someone who wouldn’t treasure the gift of silver. In this guide, we look at the historical and cultural signifi... Read more
Oct 2024
Gold Markets in Flux: Middle East Tensions, US Labor Strength, and Silver Volatility
Gold caught between Middle East escalation and a healthy-looking US labour marketThe 10-day moving average is now just above spot; 20D is at $2,620COMEX outright longs off in the week to last Tuesday – but are still too high!Shorts up 32% in the week to the highest since late FebruaryThese elements could point to incipient volatilitySilver challeng... Read more
Oct 2024
Exclusive Bullion Coins from the Royal Canadian Mint: The Canada Goose Lands today!
The Royal Canadian Mint has earned an outstanding reputation in the world of precious metals, particularly with its legendary Maple Leaf bullion coin. Available in both gold and silver, the Maple Leaf coin is not only a bestseller for investors worldwide but also a symbol of excellent quality and innovative security standards. These coins are disti... Read more
Sep 2024
Gold and Silver Markets: New Highs, Corrections, and Key Insights for Investors
More new highs for gold, but now starting a much-needed correctionSupport offered between $2,505 and $2,620 from the key moving averagesCOMEX outright longs at a 4.5-year high last Tuesday. Too high!Shorts up 60% in the week but only to four-month highs.Silver has run out of steam, not least due to some lively hedging activity From bottom to top in... Read more
Sep 2024
How Much Gold Can You Travel With and What Are The Rules? (2025 Limits)
Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure, or moving to a new country, it’s important to know the rules around transporting gold bullion. In this article, we’ll explore how much gold you can legally travel with to different countries and share tips to securely transport your precious metal across borders.Can I travel internationally with gol... Read more
Sep 2024
The British Gold Sovereign - All You Need to Know
The British Gold Sovereign, ‘the Chief Coin of the World’ is one of the most highly treasured gold coins. First introduced in 1489 under Henry VII, the Sovereign has evolved from being a widely-used circulation coin to becoming a bullion coin sought-after by both investors and collectors alike. With a history spanning more than 500 years, it is the... Read more
Sep 2024
Gold's Bull Run: Key Insights on Market Movements, CPI, and FOMC Rate Decisions
This is a highly truncated report this week as your writer tested positive for COVID yesterday and needs to go back to bed!Gold’s consolidation over ten days or so laid the foundations for higher prices with a bull run starting last Wednesday, $2,600 is in sightUS CPI was in line with expectations; PPI was marginally higher than expected (services... Read more
Sep 2024
The Britannia Coin - All You Need to Know
Britannia coins are the Royal Mint's flagship bullion coin. First introduced in 1987 with the release of the Gold Britannia, these coins feature an iconic portrayal of their namesake, Lady Britannia, the personification of Britain. Today, Britannia coins are some of the highest-purity gold, silver, and platinum bullion coins available. In this gui... Read more