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Britannia Coin: All You Need to Know as a UK Investor
Walk into any UK bullion dealer and you will see two British coins on almost every shelf: the sovereign and the Britannia. The sovereign…
VAT on Gold and Silver in the UK: What Bullion Buyers Really Pay
Most people who buy their first bullion in Britain notice something odd. A gold coin costs a few per cent over the metal price,…
Silver Bars or Coins: Which Should UK Investors Buy?
Most people who start buying silver ask the same question sooner or later: silver bars or coins? Outside the UK, the usual answer is…
Gold Sovereign: All You Need to Know as a UK Investor
Ask a UK coin dealer which gold coin people buy most often and many will name the gold sovereign. It is small, easy to…
What Is the Cheapest Way to Buy Gold in the UK?
Most people looking for the cheapest way to buy gold start by checking the gold price. That is only half the story. What you…
Kangaroo 2027 Gold Coin: UK Release Date, Facts and Prices
The Kangaroo 2027 is the next annual gold bullion coin from The Perth Mint in Western Australia, and UK dealers have started taking an…
Gold Bars vs Gold Coins: Pros and Cons for UK Investors
Once you have decided to buy physical gold, the next question is gold coins vs bars. Bars look like the serious option: simple, heavy…
Why Buy Gold? 9 Reasons UK Investors Hold Physical Gold
Why buy gold when you could keep your money in a savings account, a pension fund or shares? It is a fair question. Gold…
Why Is Silver Cheaper Than Gold? The Real Reasons Behind the Price Gap
Why is silver cheaper than gold? Most people assume the answer is simple: gold is rarer. That is true, but it is only part…
Is Silver a Good Investment? Why You Should Consider Silver in the UK
Is silver a good investment for a UK saver in 2026? Many people consider silver because it costs a fraction of gold, it is…
Best Silver Coins for Investment in the UK
Silver is the cheaper entry into precious metals, and coins are the most popular way to buy it. But which silver coins should a…
How to Tell the Difference Between Real and Fake Silver
You have inherited a set of cutlery, bought a bracelet at a car boot sale, or been offered silver coins below the shop price.…