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
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
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
Apr 2025
Large Denominations or Small - Which is Better When Buying Gold?
When buying physical gold, investors face a fundamental decision: should they buy large units such as 100-gram bars or ounce coins - or rather smaller units such as tenths of an ounce, 5-gram bars or classic bullion coins? Both have their place. Just as the Federal Reserve issues seven denominations of U.S. currency notes ($1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50... 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