The Significance of Gold at Diwali
As the 2020 festive season of Diwali approaches, millions of people around the world are preparing to celebrate. However, no Diwali celebration would be complete without a touch of gold – so what is its significance?
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Read moreGold as a Safe Haven during Economic Turbulence
Gold is frequently regarded as a safe haven asset due to the fact that it generally isn’t impacted by poor performance of standard assets such as stocks, bonds, property and private equity.
Read moreGold, silver and platinum can maintain special positions in the market in relation to tax regimes. Like many tax topics, this is a complicated subject, and is especially complicated because different types of precious metal products are treated differently.
Read morePrecious Platinum: the beautiful and rare metal investors are flocking to
The rarity of platinum is well known. The precious metal is synonymous with the concept of exclusivity, with everything from hotel rewards points to credit card companies reserving 'platinum' status for the very highest level of customer
Read moreGold shines bright whilst stock markets plunge
With stock markets in turmoil as a result of global stress and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that investment gold, typically regarded as a safe haven asset, is proving more popular than ever before.
Read moreHappy Birthday Royal Mint Bullion - A Golden Five Years
The Royal Mint celebrates five years since the launch of our UK bullion platform for investors. In addition, we can also reveal a 38% compound annual growth rate in demand for precious metal investment products since 2014.
Read moreRoyal Mint unveils Raris - the first of a kind solid gold payment card
In a glittering event held last night, The Royal Mint announced a very exciting addition to their existing line of products, the world’s first hallmarked precious metals payment card in association with Mastercard and Accomplish Financial.
Read moreThe Royal Mint to launch gold backed ETC
The Royal Mint is set to become the first Sovereign Mint in Europe to launch a gold-backed ETC – leveraging our unique 1,100-year reputation for trust and security to provide a compelling, new opportunity for investors.
Read moreGold and silver bullion have been the investment of choice for wealthy individuals, governments and organisations for thousands of years. The value of precious metals transcends fashion, market trends and even economic systems. More recently, people are also choosing to invest in other metals, such as platinum and palladium - but why is this the case?
Read moreGold is a highly liquid, scarce asset, which is no one’s liability. Purchased as a luxury good as much as an investment, according to the World Gold Council, gold can play four fundamental roles in a portfolio.
Read moreGold Demand Spikes in Run-Up to Diwali
Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. The date of Diwali changes every year, this year it will take place on Sunday, 27 October 2019.
Read moreBritain welcomes its latest Prime Minister
Today, Number 10 welcomes a new Prime Minister through its doors. Boris Johnson becomes the 14th individual PM of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. A record number only equalled by George III in 1812, when Lord Liverpool became the 14th Prime Minister of his fifty-nine-year reign*
Read moreGold set to hit another record high
Anne Jessopp, CEO of The Royal Mint comments on gold hitting a six year high this morning: “Amidst continued tension in the Gulf, as well as growing certainty that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this month, investors are seeking to offset market volatility by turning their attention to gold as evidenced in today’s price surge.
Read moreWhy Investment is hotting up for the Summer
While many people invest in precious metals all year round, the summer months present an interesting time for those looking to enter the market or strengthen their portfolio.
Read moreCan gold reach the $1,500 mark?
As expected, the gold price this week has continued to swell, reaching a staggering £1,124.36* per ounce. With numerous market influences currently driving the price up, investors are wondering whether this is the bull run they’ve been waiting for.
Read moreGold is a highly liquid, scarce asset, which is no one’s liability. Purchased as a luxury good as much as an investment, according to the World Gold Council, gold can play four fundamental roles in a portfolio.
Read moreA checklist for gold, silver and platinum
Many people choose to invest in gold, silver and platinum, opting for such investments for a plethora of reasons. Investing in such metals involves taking a number of factors into account.
Read moreWhether you’re storing your coins and bars professionally or keeping them at home, you’ll need to make sure your bullion is properly protected from theft and damage.
Read moreGold and silver bullion have been the investment of choice for wealthy individuals, governments and organisations for thousands of years. The value of precious metals transcends fashion, market trends and even economic systems. More recently, people are also choosing to invest in other metals, such as platinum and palladium - but why is this the case?
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