Articles from March 2016
What are Gold Hallmarks?
Article Last Updated: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Hallmarking is a necessary part of the production process for Precious metals as they are rarely used in their purest form. Instead, they are alloyed with other metals, either to reduce the costs, add durability or even to change the appearance. Rose Gold for example, has a higher Copper content and...
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Gold coins or bars – Which is better to invest in?
Article Last Updated: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Here at UK Bullion we stock a wide range of Gold Coins and Bars. The range of products that we stock often leads to the question; Gold coins or bars – Which is better to invest in? Investors naturally want to maximise their investment and get the most for their money. Both coins and bars have their...
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Cydonia – The Ancient City of Crete
Article Last Updated: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Greece is an ancient country, with lots of rich history to explore. During its Minoan period, the island of Crete had five great cities. Although Cydonia was the most powerful city in the west of the island, producing wonderful Bronze Age pottery and Linear B writings from around 1700 to 1500 BC, it...
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The Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow
Article Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2016
Ireland has a rich tapestry of history and culture spanning thousands of years. St. Patricks Day, the 17th March, is probably one of the best known holiday celebrations in the western world due to the large numbers of people who can trace Irish ancestry. The celebration itself is named for St Patric...
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The Oldest Gold Treasure In The World
Article Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2016
Treasure, as many think of it, is defined as an unspecified quantity of precious metals, jewels or other valuable items usually found together in hoard or trove. A few years ago in the UK there was a famous discovery of Saxon treasure known as the Staffordshire Hoard. This treasure dated from around...
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The Oldest Gold Coin In The World
Article Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2016
It is frequently mentioned that gold has been used for thousands of years as a symbol of wealth, but when exactly did this begin? Well the oldest recovered gold coin, that is a coin specially shaped and used as currency, as opposed to gold’s use in jewellery, is over 2,700 years old and originates f...
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3 Ways To Test Gold Purity
Article Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2016
These test can help you determine if your gold is real, and possibly what the true purity is. Here are three of the best ways to test gold purity.
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Buying Gold In The UK
Article Last Updated: Monday, March 7, 2016
If you are based in the UK and looking to invest in some Gold or Silver Bullion there are many options available to you so it is worth doing some research before making your final decision. Firstly it is important that you have a good idea of your aims and objectives with regard to the amounts of mo...
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The Advantages Of Selling Scrap Gold
Article Last Updated: Friday, March 4, 2016
Wouldn’t it be nice to get something back from your old, damaged and unwanted items? In this article we discuss the advantages for selling scrap gold.
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Is Gold A Good Investment For the Future?
Article Last Updated: Friday, March 4, 2016
UKBullion answer is gold a good investment for the future? What factors go into making gold such an attractive investment option for so many people with widely different investment goals and risk appetites?
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