Category: Buying Gold

Implications of Coin Design and National Symbols on Collectability Across the Globe

When most folks think about purchasing coins, the first things that will probably pop into their mind are the weight, purity, and price. But for most world coin collectors, it is more than the metal—it is the design and the significance behind it. The national symbolism and aesthetic beauty in a coin significantly influence the…

What Is Gold Melt Value Risk and Why Is It Important for Precious Metal Investors?

It’s easy to focus on spot prices, premiums, and maker names when purchasing gold. There’s one more word, though, that’s equally valuable—gold melt value risk. You might never have heard of it; it does occur to many new buyers, but becoming familiar with it will make all the difference in purchasing and selling decisions. What…

U.S. Dollar versus Precious Metals: An Inverse Relationship Defined

If you’ve watched gold or silver prices for long now, chances are that you’ve noticed a familiar pattern: when the U.S. dollar falls, precious metal values rise, whereas when the U.S. dollar surges, metals fall. So why is this so? Here at AU Bullion, we believe that knowledge is just as valuable as investment. In…

Will a Recession Bounce Up Prices for Gold? What History Has to Offer

In uncertain times, gold has long had a safe-haven reputation – and with whispers of a possible recession doing the rounds for the second time, many investors are left asking the same question: Will gold skyrocket significantly during the subsequent bear market? We’ve watched this tale play out before at AU Bullion. What happens to…