News and Guides

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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Educational

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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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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Why Does the Price of Gold Fluctuate Daily?

Gold is a valuable asset, but why does the price change, and how is it determined? Find out more in our expert guide.

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Is Gold Exempt from Inheritance Tax?

What are the tax implications of investing in gold? And, more specifically, is gold exempt from inheritance tax in the UK?

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Bullion Coins vs Proof Coins: What is the Difference?

A question we are often asked, particularly by those new to investing in gold and silver, is: what is the difference between Bullion coins and Proof coins? If you’ve seen and heard these terms being used but are unsure what they mean, read on and find out about the difference between these coins.

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Why is Silver Less Expensive Than Gold?

A question we get asked quite often by those new to gold and silver bullion investment is ‘Why is silver cheaper than gold?’. In this article, we’ll focus on some of the reasons why these precious metals differ in value.

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Why is Gold Valued?

The list of the world’s commodities is endless. So why, out of a huge range of options, do Gold and Silver have intrinsic value? What has gained gold and silver their ‘precious’ metals title?

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How to Spot a Counterfeit Coin

Since the first coin was made almost 3,000 years ago, precious metal coins have held great value in our hearts and pockets. However, this can sadly make them the perfect target for counterfeiters. There is nothing more heart-breaking than knowing your iconic collectors piece holds little to no value, so we’ve pulled together some tips on how you can stay ahead of coin counterfeiters.

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