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Our team cover many topics around the gold and silver bullion market, including prices, market updates Atkinsons updates and our advice for buying and selling.
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Investments

Gold vs Diamonds: Which Is Best For Investment?

There are many reasons as to why people decide to invest in assets such as gold, shares, property and jewellery in order to protect their wealth for the future. Which asset you choose depends on what you are looking to gain from the investment itself, as each offer their own unique benefits and drawbacks. Both a tangible asset of considerable value, in this article we’ll be looking at the pros and cons of investing in gold versus diamonds.

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How Are Precious Metals Recycled?

In today’s world, awareness of the impact of climate change is increasingly inescapable, and issues such as sustainability and recycling are high on much of the world’s agenda. One way we as investors could be contributing to helping our planet is through precious metals.

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Why Do Silver Coins Tarnish?

Silver is one of the world’s most treasured precious metals, with the first evidence of silver mining dating back to 3000 B.C. This precious and aesthetically pleasing metal is not only used as a store of value, but is also widely used in jewellery, tableware and technology. But for all its uses and beauty, silver can tarnish, sometimes to the frustration of collectors and investors.

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Where Does Gold Come From?

Gold has been highly prized in human society for thousands of years, but where does this precious asset originate? Read our guide.

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Coin Grading – Is It Better to Buy Graded Coins?

If you are new to buying gold and silver bullion or coin collecting, you may have heard about graded coins. The grading system may seem a little daunting at first glance, but in this article, we will explain how and why coins are graded, as well as ascertain whether the grading process can make a significant difference to the value of a coin.

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Investments

Is Gold a Safe Investment?

Traded for thousands of years, long before the existence of fiat currency, stocks or bonds, gold bullion is a popular asset, particularly for those looking for a long-term store of wealth, and can present many opportunities for investors. A key question we are often asked is if buying gold is a safe investment.

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When Is the Best Time to Buy Gold?

A question we often get asked is ‘when is the right time to buy gold?’. This is a complex question as there are many factors that may influence an investor’s decision to add physical gold to their portfolio.

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Investments

Will The Value of My Gold Investment Increase?

If you’re thinking about investing in gold bullion bars or coins, a key question you will most probably ask is whether the value of this asset will increase in the future.

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Why Do People Buy Gold and Silver?

For thousands of years, gold and silver have been recognised as prize assets to own, and today is no exception. One of the most common questions we are asked by would-be investors is ‘why should I buy precious metals?’.

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How Does Inflation Affect Silver and Gold Prices?

Wondering whether the price of your gold or silver varies with inflation? Read our expert guide to discover if the value of your investments will change.

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