Articles from October 2017
Beyond Gold Bullion: Silver, Platinum and Palladium?
Article Last Updated: Friday, October 20, 2017
When you think of precious metals, chances are you think of gold. For centuries, gold bullion has led the way as the precious metal of choice for investors. And while gold has some fantastic qualities – there are other options out there. Different investors are looking for different things from thei...
Read moreWhen Does the £1 Coin Go Out of Service?
Article Last Updated: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
On the 15th October, your old round £1 coins will cease to be legal tender. In short, that means they will go out of service and no longer be considered official British currency – at least as far as the Bank of England’s concerned anyway. And you can consider them something of an authority on the m...
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Will You be Buying Gold Coins or Gold Bars for this Year’s Diwali?
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, October 10, 2017
It may not seem quite like it yet, but the annual festival of Diwali is fast approaching. And this year it’s even sooner – kicking off on the 19th October, we’re now only a few days away. As you’re no doubt aware, buying gold is an important part of the annual Diwali festivities, so will you be maki...
Read moreGold Bullion Market Update – September 2017
Article Last Updated: Sunday, October 1, 2017
September saw sizeable fluctuations in the price of gold, rising to its highest level for a year at the beginning of the month, before dropping to a seven-week low. At the time of opening on the 1st September, the gold price was £1,019.74 per troy ounce, before it reached highs of £1,029.02 on the 4...
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