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Economic and political uncertainty over the past few years have encouraged many new investors to enter the gold and silver bullion market. For those new to investment, there are a few new phrases and terms that may be unfamiliar, with one of those being the ‘gold-to-silver ratio’.

We've all seen her on our coins - but how many of us can say we know who or what Britannia is? Learn who this ancient figure is in our handy blog.

Once a crime punishable by death, coin clipping is less of a factor today. But what is this outdated practice, and how was it carried out? Learn more here.

Much like most countries, the UK has a large reserve of gold that it keeps in order to pay off debts. Discover how much the UK currently possesses.

Gold bars come in a number of different sizes. But how much do they all weigh? Our handy guide explores that, as well as their value on the market.

The Britannia: exclusively minted by The Royal mint

Working out the value of a gold coin in the UK involves considering a range of factors.

Everyone knows how precious gold is, but how much does it weigh? Discover the difference between a regular and Troy ounce in our latest guide.

Some coins are worth a lot more today than what they were minted for. Find out which coins are considered the rarest in the UK, as well as their value.

A concern for bullion investors and mints around the world for many years, milk spots may have an impact on silver coins’ aesthetic appeal, but do they affect the value of your coin? Can they be removed? Read our article to find out.