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Is Platinum More Expensive Than Gold? Prices in AUD Compared

Is Platinum More Expensive Than Gold? Prices in AUD Compared

Is platinum more expensive than gold? Many people assume so. Platinum cards sit above gold cards, platinum records beat gold records, and a platinum…

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US Dollar and Gold Price: Is There a Link for Australians?

US Dollar and Gold Price: Is There a Link for Australians?

Most gold news is written in US dollars. A headline says gold hit a record, or crashed, and the figure is always per ounce…

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Silver Bars or Coins: Which Should You Buy in Australia?

Silver Bars or Coins: Which Should You Buy in Australia?

Most new silver buyers face the same choice early on: silver bars or coins? Both hold the same metal. Yet the price you pay…

14 min read
What Is the Cheapest Way to Buy Gold in Australia?

What Is the Cheapest Way to Buy Gold in Australia?

What is the cheapest way to buy gold? Most people look at the price tag and pick the lowest number. That is a mistake,…

14 min read
Gold Premium Over Spot in Australia: What You Really Pay

Gold Premium Over Spot in Australia: What You Really Pay

Most Australians who buy gold for the first time notice the same thing. The price in the dealer's shop is higher than the gold…

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Kangaroo 2027 Coin: Release Date, Facts and Where to Buy

Kangaroo 2027 Coin: Release Date, Facts and Where to Buy

The Kangaroo 2027 is the next instalment of what The Perth Mint calls the nation's signature investment coin series, struck in East Perth. Every…

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What Are the Top Silver Coins for Investment in Australia?

What Are the Top Silver Coins for Investment in Australia?

What are the top silver coins for investment? For Australian buyers, the shortlist is shorter than it looks. A good silver bullion coin is…

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What Are the Best Gold Coins to Buy in Australia?

What Are the Best Gold Coins to Buy in Australia?

What are the best gold coins to buy in Australia? If you are investing rather than collecting, the answer is simpler than the shelves…

13 min read
What Is the Proper Way to Store Gold? Top Tips for Safekeeping

What Is the Proper Way to Store Gold? Top Tips for Safekeeping

How to store gold is a question most new buyers ask only after the bars or coins arrive. By then, the gold is sitting…

14 min read
Gold vs Silver Investments: Which Is Better for Australians?

Gold vs Silver Investments: Which Is Better for Australians?

Gold vs silver investment is one of the oldest debates among Australian bullion buyers. Gold has the reputation of a safe haven. Silver is…

16 min read
Troy Ounce: Definition, History and Conversion Table

Troy Ounce: Definition, History and Conversion Table

A troy ounce is the unit used to weigh and price gold, silver, platinum and palladium around the world. When you see the gold…

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