Mar 2025
35th Anniversary of the Kookaburra: How Did This Silver Coin Become a Global Success?
In 1990, the Australian Perth Mint introduced the first Kookaburra silver coin to the market. The mint, which has been in operation since 1899, aimed to create a modern alternative to traditional bullion coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf or the American Silver Eagle with this new series. The first edition was released in a 1-ounce size with a f... Read more
Mar 2025
What are Gold Hallmarks?
Gold hallmarks are symbols that verify the purity and authenticity of gold items. These symbols reveal who made a gold item, where it was tested, and how pure the gold is, giving buyers peace of mind that they’re getting what they paid for. In this blog article, we’ll share all you need to know about gold hallmarks, including the history of hallm... Read more
Mar 2025
Investment Coins in Platinum and Palladium: Rare Exotic Investments
Platinum and palladium belong to the platinum group metals and are distinguished by their rarity and unique chemical and physical properties. They are not only relevant for jewelry and coin minting but also play an essential role in industry. The automotive sector, in particular, relies on these metals for catalytic converters, as they help reduce... Read more
Mar 2025
Is Gold the Ultimate Recession Hedge?
Gold has a reputation for being a safe haven during economic uncertainty. When other investments fall in value, gold’s price often remains stable or even increases. These features make gold an attractive asset for investors looking to protect their wealth during recessions. But what makes gold so resilient during economic downturns? In this artic... Read more
Mar 2025
Gold Nears $3,000 While Silver Faces Resistance
Since mid-February gold has approached, but not tested, $3,000Gold’s range was 11.3% to an intraday high of $2,956, peaking on 24th February and correcting towards $2,830 thereafterSilver tested $33.5 earlier in the month but backed off quickly and latter undulations took it down to support at the 50-day moving average ($30.9) and as we write it is... Read more
Feb 2025
160 Years of the Latin Monetary Union: Buying Historical Gold Coins at the Best Price
160 years ago, in 1865, the Latin Monetary Union was established—a significant currency alliance aimed at facilitating international trade. France, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland agreed to adopt common coinage standards, ensuring that gold and silver coins were mutually accepted within member countries. Later, other nations, such as Greece, also j... Read more
Feb 2025
Gold Price and Interest Rate Relationship - How They Affect Each Other
The relationship between interest rates and gold prices is something many investors and analysts keep a close eye on. It’s often thought that when interest rates go up, gold prices will fall as people shift their money into higher-yielding investments like bonds. But the reality is a little more complicated. For example, while there’s some histori... Read more
Feb 2025
Silver Hallmarks - Identifying Silver Marks
Silver hallmarks have been used in the UK for hundreds of years. These tiny stamped symbols reveal a lot about an item’s history, quality, and authenticity, including where it was assayed, who the manufacturer was, and the year it was hallmarked. Although silver hallmarks aren’t typically used in the world of bullion, understanding them can help... Read more
Feb 2025
Gold Alloys Guide – Composition, Types & Uses
Gold is valued for its beauty and corrosion resistance, but in its pure form, it’s also very soft and easily damaged. In fact, it’s so malleable that a single gram of it can be spread into a sheet covering nearly one square metre. That’s why most gold used in jewellery, coins, and decorative items is mixed with other metals to create gold alloys.... Read more
Feb 2025
750 Gold Hallmark Stamp (18 Carat Gold) - All You Need to Know
When you come across a 750 hallmark on gold, it means that the piece is made from 18-carat gold. In other words, the item is an alloy containing 75% pure gold and 25% other metals such as silver, copper, or palladium. This stamp is an internationally recognized indicator of gold purity (known as a fineness mark) that helps buyers understand the tru... Read more